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Things to see in Whittier, Alaska (United States): 16 places and when to go
Whittier, Alaska is a town in United States, and this site lists 16 places in and around it, mainly Nature (12), Mountains (3), Hiking (2). The best known are Portage Glacier, Byron Peak and Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 18 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 16. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 60.7842, -148.6777
- Places
- 16 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (12) · Mountains (3) · Hiking (2) · With kids (1) · Wildlife (1) · Diving (1)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 3,211 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Byron Peak, at 1,399 m.
What to see in Whittier, Alaska
The places in and around Whittier, Alaska, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Portage GlacierGlacier in Alaska9.6 km
- Byron PeakMountain in United States of America12 km
- Alaska Wildlife Conservation CenterZoo in Portage, Alaska17 km
- Spencer GlacierGlacier in Alaska22 km
- Billings GlacierGlacier in Alaska, United States of America12 km
- Boggs PeakMountain in Alaska, United States of America9.3 km
- Byron GlacierGlacier in Alaska, United States11 km
- Explorer GlacierGlacier in Alaska13 km
- Maynard MountainMountain in Alaska, United States of America4.3 km
- Twentymile GlacierGlacier in Alaska18 km
- Whittier GlacierGlacier in Alaska4.6 km
- Concordia GlacierGlacier in Alaska10 km
- Trail GlacierGlacier in Alaska29 km
- LeschiSteam ferry8.0 km
- Pigot Bay CabinHiking17 km
- Spencer Bench CabinHiking20 km
When to go to Whittier, Alaska
The best time to visit Whittier, Alaska is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible6:07
- FebPossible8:40
- MarPossible11:20
- AprBest time14:18
- MayBest time17:00
- JunBest time18:43
- JulBest time17:58
- AugBest time15:28
- SepBest time12:32
- OctBest time9:39
- NovPossible6:53
- DecPossible5:16
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 16. In April, 16 of the 16 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Whittier, Alaska
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 3,211 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Anchorage, Alaska33 places82 km
- Seward, Alaska8 places85 km
- Palmer, Alaska9 places94 km
- Homer, Alaska6 places203 km
- Fairbanks, Alaska10 places454 km
- Juneau, Alaska17 places850 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Whittier, Alaska?
The best known: Portage Glacier, Byron Peak, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Spencer Glacier, Billings Glacier. In all, 16 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Whittier, Alaska?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 18 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 16.
How do you get to Whittier, Alaska?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 3,211 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Whittier, Alaska as the destination and these 16 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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