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Census-designated place in Alaska, United States
Photo: Frank K. from Anchorage, Alaska, USA, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Talkeetna is a small town in Southcentral Alaska around 3 hours (by car) south of Denali National Park and Preserve.
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Flightseeing of different mountains, glaciers and climbing routes of Denali, offers glacier and lake landings. Associated with Rust's Flying Service, operating since 1963..
Offers flight seeing and glacier landings..
Offers professionally guided hunting trips.
Dog sled day tours by a retired Naval Aviator and Iditarod competitor. Cash only.
If you are pondering climbing the highest peak in North America, this is your first stop. Plan your trip, talk to rangers who have been there, buy your permits, etc. There are also interpretive displays for people who prefer to just look at the mountain and not climb it.
A trip to Talkeetna is not complete without a trip into Nagleys store. Meet the mayor, if she's awake and in the mood. General merchandise, and a taste of old Alaska. Go upstairs if you dare..
Talkeetna Bakery
Casual counter service cafe with fresh whole grain breads, sweet and savory deli-style items, wood fired brick oven and organic Alaska roasted espresso.
Pizza and a fun place to meet locals.
Great place to eat with its own bakery. Atmosphere is very informal with shared family-style seating.
Serves specialty sandwiches, burgers, and specialities, paired with Denali Brewing Company's locally-brewed beers..
Make sure to try the infamous Ice Axe Ale made especially for The West Rib. Containing 11% alcohol by volume, you can only order two glasses, unless you buy a pitcher. Great burgers and Alaska salmon and halibut sandwiches served daily throughout the summer. Located behind Historic Nagleys Store, this funky little pub has a great outdoor deck as well as indoor seating. Eleven microbrews on tap, mostly from Alaskan breweries. The place is filled with historic and climber related stuff. Fun to explore and you can write your name on certain walls.
An employee-owned brewery and tasting room. Denali's mainline beers are sold throughout Alaska, but you have to go to the source for some of the specialty items available here, and it is worth the trip. Also has pizza and a vast selection of branded merchandise..
Two unique Alaskan vacation homes for your exclusive use. The mountaintop location provides unparalleled views of Denali and its neighboring peaks.
B&B with views of Denali from the upstairs common room.
Small motel with restaurant and bar a few blocks south of downtown. Rooms are clean but very small, prices reasonable.
Beautiful lodge located in the woods on a hill above Talkeetna. Observation deck with view of the complete Denali Mountain Range. Free transfer to and from the train station as well as to the town of Talkeetna.
By car
Through George Parks Highway, the main road from Anchorage to Fairbanks.
By train
The town is also a stop on the Alaska Railroad, on the Denali Star.
Talkeetna itself is very walkable and pedestrian friendly. A great place to get out of your car.
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