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The Turnagain Arm & Girdwood Mountain Food Run
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The Turnagain Arm & Girdwood Mountain Food Run

Alaska’s most iconic day trip food run. Hugging the sheer cliffs of Turnagain Arm with sweeping views of tidal bores and Dall sheep, this short alpine journey takes you to world-famous Cajun pepper steaks, rainforest bakeries, and craft beer.

Distance: 40 miles·Drive Time: 1 hour each way·3 Food Stops

Step-By-Step Food Route

Follow these milepost stops for the best meals, coffee, and roadhouse treats.

1
Breakfast Start

Morning Coffee & Sourdough Departure

Downtown Anchorage · South Restaurant + Coffeehouse

Start with South Anchorage espresso and warm scratch breakfast before getting on the Seward Highway.

What to Order HereCortado & House Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
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2
Lunch · MP 9045 mins from Anchorage

Rainforest Mountain Fuel at Alyeska

Girdwood (Milepost 90) · Jack Sprat

Dine among old-growth spruce at the base of Mount Alyeska with vibrant local seafood and vegan bowls.

What to Order HereCrispy Rice Bibimbap & Spruce Tip Cider
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3
Dinner 5 mins in Girdwood

The Legendary French-Cajun Feast

Crow Creek Road, Girdwood · Double Musky Inn

Voted one of the top steak and seafood houses in the United States, famous for huge portions, jalapeno cheese bread, and rich gumbo.

What to Order HereFrench Pepper Steak & Halibut with Crab Salsa
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