Hatcher Pass Scenic drive to great hiking that includes the Independence Mine built in the 1930s. 1 hour and 15 minutes from Anchorage. 1 Hour from Big Lake. Girdwood Beautiful ski town with very rad locals who call it home year-round. Hike up north face or take a tram up for views of the glaciers and the temperate rainforest. If feeling a self-care day check out the Alyeska Nordic Spa and a cold beer at the Girdwood Brewery. Look for the condo rooftop where Casey made the best decision yet and proposed to Bailey. Dinner @ Double Musky or Jack Sprat. 50 minutes from Anchorage. Whittier/Seward Coastal hubs providing fishing, hiking, wildlife, and glacier tours. 1.5/2.5 hour Drive from Anchorage.