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Whittier (Anchorage), Alaska

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Introduction

Whittier is a small fishing town used as an embarkation port for cruises due to its proximity to Anchorage. Anchorage is 60 miles to the northwest.

Where You're Docked

Cruise ships dock beside the small town.

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Money and Tipping

Exchange Rates Live

When dining in restaurants, it is customary to leave 15-20% tip for good service since servers typically make minimum wage. Taxi drivers should be tipped the same rate.

Local Transportation

The main problem of getting to Whittier is that it is accessed by a long one way tunnel shared by vehicles and the railway. It also alternates direction during the day. Tunnel schedule and toll here http://tunnel.alaska.gov/

Private shuttle services are available from Anchorage to Whittier.

Transportation options from the airport here http://dot.alaska.gov/anc/travelerInfo/transportation.shtml

Anchorage People Mover bus system info here http://www.muni.org/departments/transit/peoplemover/Pages/default.aspx

Hotels

Search hotels in Anchorage here

Sights

Whittier is very small and has one store and one pub and most residents all live in a single apartment complex.

Sights in Anchorage include

Anchorage Museum of History and Art - http://www.anchoragemuseum.org/
Alaska Native Heritage Center - http://www.alaskanative.net/

Shopping & Restaurants (Anchorage)

Dimond Mall - the largest mall in the area and can be reached by bus.
Fifth Ave Mall - located downtown
Anchorage Market - By 3rd and E St on the weekends and Wednesdays at Northway Mall parking lot in the summer.