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Welcome to Cordova, Alaska!
Thousands of visitors explore Alaska each year searching for scenic
wonders. While no one is ever disappointed, the ones searching for the
unique experience find more when they discover Alaska's hidden
treasure...Cordova!
Cordova is a small, coastal
town surrounded by glacier-carved mountains, nestled at the head of
Orca Inlet in Eastern Prince William Sound. The area dazzles you with
wildlife-rich wetlands, lush forests, and countless waterways. This
blending of natural grandeur with exciting activities such as hiking,
wildlife photography, boating, sportfishing, flightseeing and more
makes Cordova an ultimate destination.
Cordova has a rich and
varied history. The descendants of the first inhabitants of the
Cordova area, the Eyak and Chugach, keep their legacy alive through
traditional arts and crafts. The ingenuity of the Copper ore era of
the early 1900's , which brought in the railroad, can still be felt as
you drive across the Million Dollar Bridge past the Child's Glacier.
Dating back to the 1800's, commercial fishing has been the mainstay of
the Cordova economy. Today, visitors can watch as modern day fishers
gear up for their seasonal salmon fishery. Cordova is truly a natural
treasure with a rich collection of all the best Alaska has to offer.
Come visit us. You will go away with many lifelong memories.
How to get Here
Part of the charm of this small community is its remoteness. However,
there is daily jet service from Anchorage, Juneau, and Seattle making
it easy to visit. There is also ferry service into Cordova that's
operated by Alaska Marine Highway. This allows you to bring your own
vehicle if you like and departs out of Valdez, Whittier, and Seward.
Airlines
ALASKA AIRLINES:
1-800-225-2752 -- Alaska Airlines makes two daily stops in Cordova;
one coming in from Anchorage and one from Seattle/Juneau. The flight
from Seattle is approximately three hours and the flight from
Anchorage is 35 minutes. You can also reach them on their website.
www.Alaska-Air.com
ERA AVIATION: 1-800-426-0333 --
Era Aviation stops in Cordova once or twice daily, depending on the
time of year. It comes from Anchorage and the flight last about 55
minutes. You can also reach them on their website.
www.EraAviation.com
Ferry Service
ALASKA MARINE FERRY:
1-800-642-0066 -- If it's always been your dream to drive to Alaska,
you can get to Cordova on the ferry from three different Alaskan
ports. The Alaska Marine Ferry stops in Cordova from Valdez (about 5
hours), Whittier (about 7 hours), and from Seward (about 12 hours).
You can also travel on the ferry as a walk on. You can contact them on
their website.
www.dot.state.ak.us/amhs/index.html
For more information on How to
Get to Cordova, visit our regional site at
www.cordovaalaska.com.
If we can be of any help in
making your plans, don't hesitate to call us. |
