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Road trip from Anchorage to Tacoma

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ITINERARY

51h 6m2,396 miles8 stops
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Girdwood Brewing Company
2700 Alyeska Highway, Girdwood, Anchorage, AK 99587
Enjoy local brews and epic views of the Chugach mountains at Girdwood Brewing Company. We have a beautiful timber framed taproom adorned with local art and ski relics. For those who prefer the outdoors, there’s an awesome beer garden with fire pits and plenty of seating. We offer up four core beers and a series of rotating taps. Root beer, cold brew coffee, and kombucha are available for those looking for an alcohol free beverage. Tasters and 12 ounce pours are available to drink in the taproom. If you are looking for beer to go, we fill growlers, sell 5 gallon kegs, and have 4-packs of 16 ounce cans with labels designed by Alaskan artists (for sale in the taproom only). Food trucks are on-site every day, and we have cool merchandise for you to take home. Girdwood Brewing Company is truly rooted in our community. We donate to a number of nonprofits and outdoor adventure organizations. Our brewery also provides year round employment to over a dozen locals.
2
Flattop Mountain Trail
13229 Glen Alps Rd, Anchorage, AK 99516-6967
3
Indian Valley Mine, National Historic Site
Mile 104 Seward Highway, Indian, Anchorage, AK 99540
The main cabin, which contains the gift shop, and the assay building at Indian Valley Mine has some of the oldest structures built on the Turnagain Arm, and are listed as a National Historic Site. Indian Valley Mine offers visitors the opportunity to learn gold panning and browse through two historic cabins built in the early 1900's a small museum and gift shop, or simply sit back on one of our benches and take in the panoramic view of the Turnagain Arm.
4
Planet Walk
5th & G Street Kincaid Park, Anchorage, AK
5
Four Seasons Trans Group
1020 W 12th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501-4577
We provide shuttle services within Anchorage, Seward, Talkeetna, Whittier, Palmer, Wasilla, and Girdwood.
6
Teapot Hill Trail
Cultus Lake, British Columbia Canada
7
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98103-9122
From industrial sludge to family fun: this urban park features an industrial plant-turned kiddie play area as well as a beautiful lake and picnic area.
8
Saint James Cathedral
804 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104-1296
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OVERVIEW

Anchorage to Tacoma
1
Start:Girdwood Brewing Company
Girdwood, Anchorage, Alaska·
4.5
(97) review
Enjoy local brews and epic views of the Chugach mountains at Girdwood Brewing Company. We have a beautiful timber framed taproom adorned with local art and ski relics. For those who prefer the outdoors, there’s an awesome beer garden with fire pits and plenty of seating. We offer up four core beers and a series of rotating taps. Root beer, cold brew coffee, and kombucha are available for those looking for an alcohol free beverage. Tasters and 12 ounce pours are available to drink in the taproom. If you are looking for beer to go, we fill growlers, sell 5 gallon kegs, and have 4-packs of 16 ounce cans with labels designed by Alaskan artists (for sale in the taproom only). Food trucks are on-site every day, and we have cool merchandise for you to take home. Girdwood Brewing Company is truly rooted in our community. We donate to a number of nonprofits and outdoor adventure organizations. Our brewery also provides year round employment to over a dozen locals.
2700 Alyeska Highway, Girdwood, Anchorage, AK 99587
2
Flattop Mountain Trail
Anchorage, Alaska·
4.5
(949) review
13229 Glen Alps Rd, Anchorage, AK 99516-6967
3
Indian Valley Mine, National Historic Site
Indian, Anchorage, Alaska·
4.5
(95) review
The main cabin, which contains the gift shop, and the assay building at Indian Valley Mine has some of the oldest structures built on the Turnagain Arm, and are listed as a National Historic Site. Indian Valley Mine offers visitors the opportunity to learn gold panning and browse through two historic cabins built in the early 1900's a small museum and gift shop, or simply sit back on one of our benches and take in the panoramic view of the Turnagain Arm.
Mile 104 Seward Highway, Indian, Anchorage, AK 99540
4
Planet Walk
Anchorage, Alaska·
3.5
(8) review
5th & G Street Kincaid Park, Anchorage, AK
5
Four Seasons Trans Group
Anchorage, Alaska·
5.0
(98) review
We provide shuttle services within Anchorage, Seward, Talkeetna, Whittier, Palmer, Wasilla, and Girdwood.
1020 W 12th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501-4577
6
Teapot Hill Trail
Cultus Lake, British Columbia·
4.5
(11) review
Cultus Lake, British Columbia Canada
7
Gas Works Park
Seattle, Washington·
4.5
(995) review
From industrial sludge to family fun: this urban park features an industrial plant-turned kiddie play area as well as a beautiful lake and picnic area.
2101 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98103-9122
8
Saint James Cathedral
Seattle, Washington·
4.5
(99) review
804 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104-1296

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What's the driving distance between Anchorage and Tacoma?
The distance is 2,396 miles
What's the travel time between Anchorage and Tacoma?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 51h 6m mins in normal traffic
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