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Where should we drive around for a day?

Sheridan, Wyoming
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Where should we drive around for a day?

DH and I started our AK vacation in Anchorage on Monday. We biked the coastal trail and then drove to Alyeska Resort for some spa time. I don't have any activities booked for today and DH said he'd like to do some scenic driving. Where all would you recommend, given the following criteria?

We have a rental car, so no unimproved roads. We prepaid for a tank of gas, so not worried about that.

Willing to drive most of the day with stops to eat and/or maybe take a quick hike.

We need to end up in Seward around dinner time.

We will be spending two days in Seward before heading back to Anchorage to catch a train to Whittier to join a cruise.

Thinking of driving to Talkeetna or Glacier View, but want to see what suggestions you all might have.

Thank you!

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South Dakota
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1. Re: Where should we drive around for a day?

One of my favorite drives is to the Matanuska glacier….maybe have lunch at Sheep mountain lodge…beautiful drive! :)

Sheridan, Wyoming
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2. Re: Where should we drive around for a day?

Thanks! That's what we're going to do.

Anchorage, Alaska
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3. Re: Where should we drive around for a day?

Here's a day's worth of driving that has great views and stops for scenery and or walks/hikes that would easily have you using 12 hours of time:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/B1UtbpJgcT5HgqD16

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