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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Whittier,_AlaskaWhittier, Alaska - Wikipedia

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   Whittier is a city at the head of the Passage Canal in Alaska, with a population of 272 and a wet climate. It is known for its military and petroleum history, its "town under one roof" condominium, and its access by rail, boat, plane, and tunnel.

2. unusualplaces.org › whittier-alaskaWhittier, Alaska: One Building Houses A Whole Town

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   Jan 4, 2021 · Whittier is a small town with a population of 300, where most residents live in a former army barracks called Begich Towers. Begich Towers has everything from a post office to a pool, and is connected to the school by an underground tunnel.

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4. www.alaska.org › destination › whittierWhittier, Alaska | Where to Stay & Things to Do

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   Whittier is a small town with stunning views of glaciers, mountains and wildlife. Learn how to get there, where to stay, what to do and more on ALASKA.ORG.

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     The Best Hiking Trails in Whittier, Alaska
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     Things To Do In Whittier | Our Guide To The Best Spots

5. mymodernmet.com › whittier-alaskaThe Entire Tiny Alaskan Town of Whittier Lives Under One Roof

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   May 13, 2021 · Whittier is a tiny Alaskan town where almost everyone lives in a 14-story apartment building with a school, a church, and a post office. Learn about its history, culture, and attractions from a local TikTok user.

6. www.travelalaska.com › cities-towns › whittierWhittier, AK | Things to Do, Recreation, & Travel Information

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   Whittier is a small town connected to the rest of Alaska by road, rail, and ferry. It offers access to Prince William Sound, where you can see glaciers, wildlife, and enjoy water activities.

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7. www.whittieralaska.govCity of Whittier Alaska

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   Learn about Whittier, a gateway to Prince William Sound, and its attractions, services and history. Find out how to access Whittier by road, boat or tunnel, and explore its harbor and marine highway.

8. www.alaska.org › destination › whittierThe Best Things To Do In Whittier, Alaska

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   Discover the best activities and attractions in Whittier, a scenic town near Anchorage with glaciers, wildlife, and historic sites. Choose from day cruises, kayaking, jet skiing, fishing, hiking, and more.

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   What is Whittier Alaska known for?

   • Connected to the rest of Alaska by road, rail, and the Alaska Marine Highway, Whittier attracts a large numbers of visitors during the summer looking for the wilderness of water, forests, islands, and glaciers that lie beyond its shores in Prince William Sound.

   Whittier, AK | Things to Do, Recreation, & Travel Information

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   Where is Whittier Alaska?

   • Whittier is a city at the head of the Passage Canal in the U.S. state of Alaska, about 58 miles (93 km) southeast of Anchorage. The city is within the Chugach Census Area, one of the two entities established in 2019 when the former Valdez–Cordova Census Area was dissolved. It is also a port for the Alaska Marine Highway.

   Whittier, Alaska - Wikipedia

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   Is Whittier Alaska accessible by road?

   • Formerly inaccessible by road, the town is now is accessible through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, a 2.7 mile-long road/rail tunnel that connects Whittier to the Portage area and the rest of the Alaska road system.

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   Why is Whittier Alaska a military town?

   • Whittier, Alaska once was a military port and railroad station during World War II. The Begich Towers was constructed to house military families. It is attached to a small school by a tunnel which goes between the two buildings. After 1960, the town became civilian.

   The Entire Tiny Alaskan Town of Whittier Lives Under One Roof

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   Is Whittier Alaska a good place to live?

   • If you’re the ultimate homebody—Whittier, Alaska may be your dream destination. Whittier started out in the mid-1950’s as a military outpost. In recent decades, civilians have begun to trickle into a former army barracks at the heart of the town called Begich Towers. Begich Towers is currently home to 75% of Whittier’s 300 permanent residents.

   Whittier, Alaska: One Building Houses A Whole Town

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   How did Whittier get to Anchorage?

   • When the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel opened to public access in 2000, it became the first highway to connect Whittier to Anchorage and inner Alaska—previously, the only ways to reach the town had been rail, boat and plane. After the tunnel expanded access to Whittier, it began to be visited by larger cruise lines.

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