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Traveler's Guide to Cordova, Alaska
Cordova Alaska
Maps of Cordova and the region
Historic Cordova once acted much the same as Valdez does today. Time was 1910 and the mineral was not oil, but Copper. The Kennicott Copper mine built a railroad along the Copper river to transport the ore to a marine terminal in Cordova. Much like today's Alyeska Trans-Alaska Oil pipeline, it was very expensive and used the latest technology.
Nowadays, Cordova is a quaint little fishing town in Prince William Sound that provides visitors a glimpse at the rustic and adventurous side of Alaska. It's known for the Shorebird Festival and Iceworm festival, which started in 1961!
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Festivals and Events in Cordova, Alaska
The best way to see a place, anyone will tell you, is during a celebration. The townspeople are out and in the mood for fun. The air is light and happy, which make it easy for visitors to join in on the fun.
- Prince William Sound Science Center (PWSSC) - CRN 2006
- Copper River Nouveau - a fundraising celebration of science, wild Alaska salmon and Cordova
- http://www.copperriverwild.org/index.htm
- Join us for a jam packed weekend full of fun and festivity at the Copper River Wild! salmon festival in Cordova, Alaska. Experience the energy and enthusiasm of our rustic fishing community on the Prince William Sound (home to world famous wild Copper River salmon) through a wide variety of art, music, road races and educational events. The Copper River Wild! Festival aims to celebrate salmon and promote the health and sustainability of local salmon runs.
- Cordova Iceworm Festival
- The first full weekend of every February, Cordova rolls out the royal red carpet and welcomes guests from all over the world to the annual Iceworm Festival. In 1961, a few Cordovans created the Iceworm Festival as a way to break the winter blues. Since then, it has turned into one of the most successful festivals in Alaska. Three days of fun-filled events showcase Cordova’s talents, hospitality and sense of humor.
- The Copper River Delta Shorebird Festival
- Greetings bird lovers! This is the official home page for the annual Copper River Delta Shorebird Festival, held each year in beautiful Cordova, Alaska. This year's festival will take place May 9 - 11, 2003. In early May, the tidal flats of the Copper River Delta shimmer with the activity of hundreds of thousands of shorebirds. As many as 5 million shorebirds rest and feed here during spring migration. The Copper River Delta Shorebird Festival provides the ideal opportunity for bird watchers to be part of this epic migration.
Travel Details
Transportation
Fly in!: The World famous Alaskan Airways are a perfect way to make an entrance to Cordova. You can fly Alaska Air, Era Aviation, or try the local flavor of a small operator like Jim's. Costs on Era from Anchorage to Cordova is around $130-$150 one way for a 45 min flight.
Alaska State Ferry: The AMHS (Alaska Marine Highway System) docks in the downtown of Cordova. This is the best way to access the town and provides a beautiful trip from Valdez or Whititer through Prince William Sound. The State ferry allows you to take a car or camper AND you can get a little sightseeing done on the deck! The ferry from Whittier, walking on is approximately $60 and takes alittle over 3 hours
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- Alaska Airlines / Horizon Air
- Era Aviation
- Fly Jim Air
- Alaska Airlines / Horizon Air
- Professional Alaska air charter service providing flight services througout Alaska.
- Alaska Marine Highway Ferry System Official Site
- This is the only Official Site of the Alaska Marine Highway Ferry System, a Division of the Alaska State Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. The Alaska Marine Highway provides passenger and vehicle transportation with ten ships visiting 32 ports along the coasts of Washington state, Canada, and Alaska
- Cruise West: Up-Close, Casual and Personal
- Cruise West specializes in small ship cruising to Alaska, Columbia River, British Columbia, Mexico, Costa Rica, Intracoastal Waterway, Antebellum South, Caribbean, Snake River, Denali
- Prince William Sound Glacier & Wildlife Tours: Stan Stephens Cruises
- Stan Stephens Cruises offers day cruises of Prince William Sound. Our tours feature visits to tidewater glaciers and Alaska's abundant marine wildlife. Alaska owned and operated.
Accommodation
There are a number of Bed and Breakfasts in Cordova, as well as a few hotels and fishing lodges.
- Alaska Adventure Lodge - Deep Sea and Fly Fishing, Wildlife and Glacier Tours
- Prince William Motel -- CORDOVA
- Lauras Liquor Shoppe
- Alaska Vacations ~ Cordova Rose Alaskan Lodge
- Prince William Motel -- CORDOVA
- Unique Alaska Vacations and accommodations, a bed and breakfast in Cordova, Alaska. It is a barge with its very own lighthouse.
- Bayside B&B - Cordova, Alaska
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- Bears Den Cabins
- Alaska Lodging
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- Alaska Lodging - Since 1995, Alaska River Expeditions has offered exciting one-day and multi-day alaska vacation packages.
- Alaska Vacations ~ Cordova Rose Alaskan Lodge
- Unique Alaska Vacations and accommodations, a bed and breakfast in Cordova, Alaska. It is a barge with its very own lighthouse.
- Eyak River Hideaway
- Bed and Breakfast in Cordova Alaska
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- The King's Chamber
- The King's Chamber Bed & Breakfast/Lodging is located within walking distance of Downtown Cordova, Alaska and is perfect for small groups traveling together.
- Home - Cordova Lupine Inn
- Northern Nights Inn - Cordova, Alaska
- Dating back to 1910, the Northern Nights Inn occupies one of Cordova's finest original homes. The rooms are clean, bright and spacious, with period antiques throughout. The house sits on the shoulders of Mt. Eyak and has a lovely view of Orca Inlet. Conveniently located at the corner of Third and Council Streets, you are within walking distance of all Cordova has to offer and within minutes of wildlife viewing, hiking, fishing, flying, and all the spectacular scenery of Prince William Sound and the Copper River Delta. Come visit one of the most historic and beautiful wilderness areas in Alaska while enjoying the ambience of the Northern Nights Inn.
- Home Page - Wildberry Bed and Breakfast
Fishing Charters, Outfitters, and Glacier Tours
Fishing from Cordova is excellent. You can fish for Salmon, Halibut, lingcod, and rock fish with one of the professional fishing charter boats. It's proximity to the deep halibut holes at the entrance to Prince William Sound and the Salmon runs in the Copper River Delta make Cordova THE fishing destination in Prince William Sound.
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- http://www.ptialaska.net/~cars/
- Copper River Air Taxi;
- Air taxi passenger and cargo service covering the Prince William Sound and the Northern Gulf of Alaska
- Alaskan Wilderness Outfitting Company ~ Alaska Fishing and Wilderness Adventures
- Alaska fishing from our fully guided deluxe sport fishing lodge, Tsiu River Lodge, or unguided wilderness adventures from our pristine cabins offer you both freshwater and salterwater fishing along with extordinary sightseeing opportunities.
- Prince William Sound Glacier & Wildlife Tours: Stan Stephens Cruises
- Stan Stephens Cruises offers day cruises of Prince William Sound. Our tours feature visits to tidewater glaciers and Alaska's abundant marine wildlife. Alaska owned and operated.
- Cordova Coastal Outfitters
- Welcome to Cordova Coastal Outfitters! We offer rentals, tours and transportation. You can access Prince William Sound and the Copper River Delta from here. Paddle across Orca Inlet... canoe down Alaganic Slough... mountain bike the Chugach terrain... sport fish on the Copper River Delta.
- Alaska, Prince William Sound, Boat Charters Cordova Scientific Research Adventure Cruises
- Prince William Sound Alaska - the perfect place for Alaskan vacations, adventure cruises, scientific research, birdwatching, and sightseeing with Auklet Charter Services - Whittier, Valdez, Cordova, Alaska.
- Alaska Adventure Lodge - Deep Sea and Fly Fishing, Wildlife and Glacier Tours
- Leisure Time Charters
- AndersenIslandLodge.com
- Leisure Time Charters
- Andersen Island Lodge Alaskan fishing vacations
- The Tsivat River Lodge, Fishing, Hunting, Guide Service, Cordova, Alaska
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