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Surrounded by magnificent mountains, Valdez is a picturesque coastal town located on Prince William Sound and is accessible from the Richardson Highway.
The town has a turbulent history, starting as gateway to the gold fields for hundreds of stampeders and more recently has been the focus of the 1964 earthquake and the Exxon oil tanker accident.
Exploring Prince William Sound
The town is also one of the gateways to Prince William Sound where it is possible to join a cruise and see calving tide-water glaciers, humpback and orca whales and seabirds.
Old Valdez
Valdez was hit particularly hard by the 1964 earthquake and just beyond the new town it is possible to see the remnants of Old Valdez including a memorial to the earthquake's victims.
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Places near Valdez
- Prince William Sound 70 kilometers away
- McCarthy & Kennicott 168 kilometers away
- Anchorage 191 kilometers away
- Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve 200 kilometers away
- Cooper Landing 203 kilometers away
- Seward 204 kilometers away
- Talkeetna 239 kilometers away
- Kenai Peninsula 239 kilometers away
- Tok 301 kilometers away
- Denali Park Entrance 304 kilometers away
- Denali National Park 325 kilometers away
- Homer 331 kilometers away
- Fairbanks 419 kilometers away
Photos of Valdez
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Valdez Harbor
Accommodation choices for Valdez
We've selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Valdez. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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Totem Hotel & Suites
Valdez
Ideas for experiencing Valdez
Our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the places that could feature in your trip. These activities reflect some of the experiences they've most enjoyed while visiting Valdez, and which use the best local guides.
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Columbia Glacier Kayaking ![Eagle resting on the ice, Meares Glacier]()
Columbia Glacier Kayaking
Columbia Glacier Kayaking
Search for wildlife such as whales, sea otters and sea lions as you take the two-hour transfer to the Columbia Glacier by water taxi.
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