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📍 Glacier Bay

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🍽️ Where to eat (3)

Glacier Bay Lodge Dining Room🍽️🍽️
Glacier Bay Lodge Dining Room
The only full-service restaurant inside the park, offering stunning views of the forest and bay. Order the fresh Alaskan salmon or halibut while enjoying the accessible, floor-to-ceiling window seating.
Annie Mae Lodge🍽️🍽️
Annie Mae Lodge
Located in nearby Gustavus, this cozy spot offers hearty, home-cooked Alaskan meals in a relaxed atmosphere. It is perfect for a quiet, sit-down dinner featuring local seafood and homemade desserts.
Puffin's Bed & Breakfast Cafe🍽️🍽️
Puffin's Bed & Breakfast Cafe
A charming, low-key spot in Gustavus known for excellent coffee and light lunches. It is a great place to enjoy a gentle pace before or after your park excursion.

👀 What to see & do (2)

Margerie Glacier👀👀
Margerie Glacier
View this massive, active tidewater glacier from the comfort and warmth of your cruise ship deck. It is the most accessible way to witness 'calving' without needing to hike or navigate uneven terrain.
Glacier Bay Visitor Center👀👀
Glacier Bay Visitor Center
Located at Bartlett Cove, the center features flat, paved access and informative exhibits on local Tlingit culture and geology. It is a peaceful spot to learn about the park's history at your own speed.

🎉 Festivals & events (3)

Humpback Whale Migration🎉🎉
Humpback Whale Migration
Peak viewing season for humpback whales as they feed in the nutrient-rich waters of the bay.
📅 June - August
Harbor Seal Pupping Season🎉🎉
Harbor Seal Pupping Season
The best time to spot harbor seals resting on floating icebergs near the glaciers.
📅 May - July
Autumn Foliage and Migratory Birds🎉🎉
Autumn Foliage and Migratory Birds
The landscape turns vibrant shades of gold and red, and many migratory bird species pass through the bay.
📅 September
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