Detailed description of Whittier and Anchorage
Whittier
Whittier (273 h.) is a city at the head of the Passage Canal in the U.S. state of Alaska, about 58 miles southeast of Anchorage. Whittier was built during World War II as a military base, and many of the original buildings remain today. The town is also home to the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, the longest combined vehicle-railroad tunnel in North America.
Boat tours
A Glacier Cruise takes you from the quaint seaside town of Whittier to glacier-filled Blackstone Bay.
Anchorage
Anchorage is the largest city in the U.S.
state of Alaska (300 000 h.), located on the Cook Inlet in Southcentral 60
miles (90 min) from Whittier. It is a major transportation hub and economic
center for the state, and is known for its proximity to wilderness areas and
its abundant wildlife.
It's known for its cultural sites, including the Alaska Native Heritage Center, which displays traditional crafts, stages dances, and presents replicas of dwellings from the area’s indigenous groups. The city is also a gateway to nearby wilderness areas and mountains including the Chugach, Kenai and Talkeetna.
