Our Visitor Centers
Learn about our history, where to go and how to explore this great valley in Alaska
Greater Copper Valley Chamber
Visitor Center
Mile 115 Richardson Hwy•
Mile 189 Glenn Hwy at the “HUB”
907-822-5555
The Chamber Visitor Center is open every day all summer long (May 15th - September 15th. It has lots of displays about things to do, animal displays, videos and a great staff. Our staff will help you find a place to eat, stay, fish, have an adventure or just give you good, general advice. We’d love to have you stop in!
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Mile 106.8 Richardson Hwy. 907-822-5234
Turn south at the junction of the Richardson and Glenn Highways and drive about 8 miles. The entrance is on the east side of the road.
This is the headquarters of the largest national park in the United States. It has several buildings including a large visitor center which is staffed by park personnel who will help you navigate your way through your visit. There are walks, trails, a movie and many displays on the site that will give you an understanding of this unique, less-developed park.
Copper Center George Ashby
1898 Gold Rush Museum
In the summer of 1898, several thousand men headed from Valdez over two glaciers and into the Copper Valley.
It was a terrible trip for most of them. First, they had to survive the glaciers, over which they dragged thousands of pounds of gear and food they thought they would need.
Then they discovered they had to make boats out of spruce, by hand, to float their gear down the raging Klutina River. Needless to say, it was an arduous journey.
To top it off, the Copper Valley had no gold.
Most returned back to Valdez that October, leaving behind many of the artifacts you’ll find in this one-of-a kind museum. It is well worth the stop.
Mile 100 Richardson Hwy in downtown Copper Center beside the beautiful Klutina River. Turn just past the bridge when heading south.
And Don’t Miss The Discover Valdez
Visitor Center
In the middle of downtown Valdez you’ll find the impressive log Discover Valdez Visitor Center which is an easy walk from most of the RV parks.
Like all visitor centers this a great place to orient yourself and make sure you don’t miss anything on your visit. The great staff will help you decide how to fit in all the opportunities Valdez offers. There are so many you may decide to spend the whole summer here!
Discover Valdez
309 Fairbanks Drive In Downtown Valdez
Telephone: (907) 835-2984
Monday - Sunday 8 am - 5 pm