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Located downtown Valdez, the Visitor Information Center has a friendly, trained staff to answer any questions you may have about Valdez.
Valdez Museum
Visitors to Valdez will not want to miss the best small museum in the state. Share our past by viewing the exhibits and artifacts from our Gold Rush days to the present. Relics from Old Town Valdez, including the former Pinzon Bar, are on display in the museum.
Valdez Museum Annex
While in Valdez visit the historic Old Town Model. It showcases a 1:20 scale replica of Valdez as it appeared just before the 1964 earthquake. The Model includes 60 city blocks and 400 buildings, and is also topographically detailed. There are eleven individual pods for easy viewing. Details include sheds, swing sets, church spires, signage and gardens.
Ruth Pond
Just below the Civic Center Hill, across the street from the City Dock is Ruth Pond. This wonderful mini-park is perfect for relaxing in the sun and watching the rays sparkle in the water. Freshwater fishermen will want to test out their latest flies on the Rainbow trout in this area. Remember to bring your baseball and mitt. The grass surrounding the pond is excellent for a pick-up game of catch!
Crooked Creek Salmon Spawning Area
Crooked Creek is a natural spawning area teeming with so many Pink and Silver Salmon in July and August there is hardly room for the fish to swim. In addition to Salmon viewing, a nearby U.S. Forest Service cabin at the creek offers a friendly and informative staff to educate visitors about the surrounding habitat, flora and fauna.
1964 Earthquake Film
“Though the Earth Be Moved” is a 40-minute documentary about the 1964 earthquake. It is shown at The Totem Inn, the Museum Annex and Valdez Tours. Ask a Visitor Center Assistant for directions.
Salt Water Salmon Fishing
Pink Salmon make the migration to Valdez during July. August brings the return of the Silvers. Those wishing to fish need to have a current Alaska fishing license. The best shore fishing in town is on the waterfront at the Valdez City Dock.
Valdez Bike Path
This trail parallels the Richardson highway along the Valdez Duck Flats and passes right by the Crooked Creek Salmon Spawning Area and National Forest Service Cabin. Accessible from downtown, this seven-mile trail is a great way for walkers, joggers, or cyclists to get their daily exercise. Birders should bring their “life lists,” as fantastic opportunities exist for bird and waterfowl viewing. In addition, this trail is paved and provides excellent access for visitors with wheelchairs.
Dock Point Trail
The Dock Point Trail is a one-mile loop located on a secluded hill close to downtown Valdez. Parts of the trail are wheelchair accessible. The loop features excellent south-facing views of Port Valdez, easy walking on gravel trails and boardwalks; and a more difficult section connecting two timber overlook platforms. Future development plans include restrooms and wildlife interpretive signs.
