Glenn Highway
Places to Visit
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Alaska Native Heritage Center (AK)
This center brings to life the rich history, culture, music and art of major Native American peoples of Alaska.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: 4 miles from Anchorage on Alaska Highway 1.
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Anchorage is the largest city on the byway with several attractions.
Location: Anchorage County
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This Native community is nestled above the confluence of Moose Creek and the Matanuska River.
Location: Located in south central Alaska in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough
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The Chugach National Forest is a land of glacial diamonds set on a ring of fire.
Location: The North Sterling Highway travels through the Chugach National Forest from milepost 37.0 (northern extent of the Sterling) to milepost 55.0 where the National Forest abuts the National Refuge.
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Chugach State Park is an accessible wilderness in the backyard of Anchorage.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: 10 miles along the route, Alaska Highway 1
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This community provides access to the Old Glenn Highway and Chugach State Park.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: 10 miles along Alaska Highway 1
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Eklutna Flats and Palmer Hay Flats (AK)
The Flats are an important wetlands area at the confluence of the Knik and Matanuska Rivers.
Location: Located in south-central Alaska in the Anchorage Borough
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The Athabascan Village of Eklutna features a combination of Russian and Native culture.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: 25 miles along Alaska Highway 1 from Anchorage
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Eureka Summit climbs to over 3000 feet and is the highest point along the Glenn Highway.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: 128 miles along Alaska Highway 1 from Anchorage
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The Glacier View Community provides several up close views of the Matanuska Glacier.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: 102 miles along Alaska Highway 1 from Anchorage
