Title: Eagle River Travel Guide: Best of Eagle River, Alaska Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Eagle River](https://expedia.co.uk/Eagle-River-Hotels.d182908.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Eagle River](https://expedia.co.uk/Eagle-River-Holiday-Rentals.d182908.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Eagle River Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Eagle-River.d182908.Car-Hire-Guide)[Eagle River Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Eagle-River.d182908.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Eagle River Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Ice berg visible didn’t even see it the day before. Huge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/381/b92f3ce9-77c7-4840-a858-58a3243ff65f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ice berg visible didn’t even see it the day before. Huge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/381/b92f3ce9-77c7-4840-a858-58a3243ff65f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Jackson & Jughead are happy hiking pups! #Adventure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/381/e4ed0740-9932-425d-82a4-dbf52bff62e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ice arches, waterfalls carving their way down layers of snow pack, remote enough that all you can hear is the excitement of those you ventured here with. It feels like another world, an icy blue planet ripe for exploring. #Adventure ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/381/00e287f7-3a38-405e-8aa3-d10bcf4974de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![On the way to Seward, AK you will see lots of amazing views! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/381/35ce160e-7841-4017-a252-edc04496498d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Eagle River Things to do - Top hotels in Eagle River - Top Holiday Rentals in Eagle River ![Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eagle River/Anchorage Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/913200/913135/c4953785_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eagle River/Anchorage Area 13049 Old Glenn Hwy Eagle River AK £66 11 Feb - 12 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Eagle River. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value ... 6.8/10 (1,002 reviews) had issues with our keys not working frequently… had to go to the front desk to fix the problem. their continental breakfast was ehh. high carb items for breakfast- not good for diabetics like me. Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=913135&PinnedHotelID=913135&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182908) ![Eagle River Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104320000/104313200/104313116/c0746ffb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Eagle River Lodge 11111 Old Eagle River Rd Eagle River AK £156 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this lodge in Eagle River. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church and Eliassen ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (115 reviews) Great option in Eagle River! Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=104313116&PinnedHotelID=104313116&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182908) ![Puffin Inn of Anchorage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/50400/50350/c8487e4e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Puffin Inn of Anchorage 4400 Spenard Rd Anchorage AK Stay at this business-friendly motel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 7.4/10 Good! (3,328 reviews) Stayed inside room all redone very nice. Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=50350&PinnedHotelID=50350&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182908) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=50350&PinnedHotelID=50350&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182908) [See all 1,656 properties in Eagle River](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=182908) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Hot tub! Retreat for large or small groups. Sleeps 16! View Auoras and Denali!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82800000/82798700/82798612/0154d2c8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hot tub! Retreat for large or small groups. Sleeps 16! View Auoras and Denali! Eagle River AK Stay at this holiday home in Eagle River. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Upper Fire Lake and Lower Fire Lake are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews) It was a beautiful home with everything you ever need! Definately worth a stay!! Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Eagle-River-Hotels-Sleeps-16.h82798612.Hotel-Information) ![Great North Lodging](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117770000/117763700/117763667/39c0ffc0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Great North Lodging 3130 Lark St Anchorage AK Stay at this apartment in Anchorage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Alaska Airlines Center and David Green Park are ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews) The room was very clean and comfortable. The staff was very helpful when I requested an extra blanket and got it to me right away. Very easy access with easy to understand instructions. Thank you for a good stay. Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Anchorage-Hotels-Great-North-Lodging-Apartments.h117763667.Hotel-Information) ![Forget Me Not Home near Airport downstairs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92900000/92898000/92897956/92ed860a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Forget Me Not Home near Airport downstairs Anchorage AK Stay at this apartment in Anchorage. Enjoy laundry facilities, cable/satellite TV service and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Business Park Wetlands ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (85 reviews) The house was fully stocked with all your needs. The host provided timely responses to any issues or questions I had. My only issue was the kitchen. The fridge needed a deep clean. A filter change. There was sediment at the bottom of my glasses when I used the ice maker and I could see a thin layer ... Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Anchorage-Hotels-Forget-Me-Not-Home-Near-Airport-Downstairs.h92897956.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Eagle River](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=182908&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Eagle River hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182908&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182908&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182908&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[10 Feb - 11 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182908&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182908&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182908&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182908&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182908&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Ice berg visible didn’t even see it the day before. Huge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/381/b92f3ce9-77c7-4840-a858-58a3243ff65f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Portage Glacier Explore the great outdoors at Portage Glacier, a lovely green space in Eagle River. Discover the area's glaciers and restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portage-Glacier-Eagle-River.d6085557.Attraction) ![This spot was part of a tour S/SE of Anchorage. During the drive we also saw baluga whales, Dal sheep, eagles, bears off the hwy, moose, and caribou. Not to mention many more glaciers than the one in the background.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/381/efefbed8-6383-4758-90f9-431180141377.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Enjoy an outing to Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center during your stay in Eagle River. Discover the area's mountain views and top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alaska-Wildlife-Conservation-Center-Eagle-River.d6060495.Attraction) ![Crow Creek Mine](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6326957/01e7870b-e54f-4644-9f17-276c45e0b4a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Crow Creek Mine Try your luck at panning for gold and see beautifully maintained historic mining equipment at this family-run mine, which has been continuously operating since 1896. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Crow-Creek-Mine-Eagle-River.d6326957.Attraction) ![Eagle River Nature Center which includes forest scenes, mountains and views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6326021/c8410d52-f646-4959-9018-fca4bbf48f45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Eagle River Nature Center Explore the great outdoors at Eagle River Nature Center, a lovely green space in Eagle River. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Eagle-River-Nature-Center-Eagle-River.d6326021.Attraction) ![Byron Glacier- near Portage Glacier- Portage Alaska. A pretty trail leads from the Portage Glacier area to the Byron Glacier, where one can walk on to it.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6325968/e4c67d81-0083-4525-bd08-278be05d42c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Byron Glacier Trail You can take time to visit Byron Glacier Trail during your travels to Eagle River. Discover the area's glaciers and restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Byron-Glacier-Trail-Eagle-River.d6325968.Attraction) ![St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Chapel, Juneau](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060565/c50e2e4b-8534-4efb-98d1-ecf19ce8b59a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church You can learn about the history of Eagle River with a trip to St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Nicholas-Russian-Orthodox-Church-Anchorage.d6060565.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5083804/bdb57d8a-7c21-4f66-bdbb-eddc7038f96b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket £19 per adult **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/anchorage-museum-general-admission-ticket.a5083804.activity-details) ![Anchorage Northern Lights Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/690029/3b11b3eb-471a-4900-b8af-69f533f3a81d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Anchorage Northern Lights Tour £264 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/anchorage-northern-lights-tour.a690029.activity-details) ![Anchorage City Tour w/ Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47966184/bf300514-5ea9-4586-b9ed-71ee84b00d66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Anchorage City Tour w/ Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage £51 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/anchorage-city-tour-w-wild-smoked-salmon-reindeer-sausage.a47966184.activity-details) [See all activities in Eagle River](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Eagle-River.d182908.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Eagle River ![Anchorage which includes a sunset and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178230/b84e0104-5f51-4378-84a1-265a89aa14cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Anchorage ![Cow Creek mining camp. Girdwood, Alaska, on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula. The location is about 50 miles from Anchorage and in the same town with the Aleyska ski resort.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/54972/780ca469-b219-4d64-bf9e-27b4a00b83f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Girdwood ![Lake near Mendhenall Glacier huge landscape](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/174607/e6e02174-cf8f-4bc4-a36f-cea5908dc27c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Whittier ![One beautiful place!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/381/d1d2f034-8680-4f48-815b-98cfc1efb966.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Chugiak - Cities near Eagle River - Places of interest [Anchorage](https://expedia.co.uk/Anchorage.dx178230)[Girdwood](https://expedia.co.uk/Girdwood.dx54972)[Whittier](https://expedia.co.uk/Whittier.dx174607)[Chugiak](https://expedia.co.uk/Chugiak.dx182906)[Moose Pass](https://expedia.co.uk/Moose-Pass.dx182914) - [Crow Creek Mine ](https://expedia.co.uk/Crow-Creek-Mine-Eagle-River.d6326957.Attraction) - [St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church ](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Nicholas-Russian-Orthodox-Church-Anchorage.d6060565.Attraction) - [Alyeska Ski Resort ](https://expedia.co.uk/Alyeska-Ski-Resort-Anchorage.d6060501.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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