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McCarthy Kennicott: Should I Go?
Alaska’s most famous ghost town, Kennicott is an old mining village that retains Gold Rush relics, while McCarthy is a sister village 5 miles away. Today, both are laid-back towns that offer history, scenery, and a taste of old Alaska. You’ll find:
- Massive old mining buildings look out over a glacier-carved valley.
- The 8-hour drive from Anchorage is one of Alaska’s most scenic.
- It’s the gateway to America’s largest national park, Wrangell St. Elias.
Transportation: How Do I Get There?
- By Car. It’s a gorgeous, 6-hour drive to Chitina from Anchorage. From there, it’s easiest to fly to McCarthy (rental-car companies don’t permit driving and McCarthy doesn’t permit cars). Consider overnighting en route at the Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge.
- By Air. Fly from Anchorage (2 hrs) or Glennallen (1 hr) with Wrangell Mountain Air.
Lodging: Where Should I Stay?
Options are limited, but we love Kennicott Glacier Lodge, one of Alaska’s most classic and romantic lodges.
Tours: What Should I Do There?
Fairbanks offers some of the state’s best—and most unique—tours and excursions. You can experience:
- Root Glacier Day Hike. A six-hour adventure climbing around on a glacier with crampons.
- Ghost Town Tour. Explore Kennicott’s boom-and-bust past, seeing mining relics like the 14-story mill building.
- Flightseeing. Soar above Wrangell-St. Elias’ giant peaks, glaciers, waterfalls and cliffs.
- Combo Tour. Raft through Class III rapids as you wind through a deep canyon, then go flightseeing.
- McCarthy Lodge. Drop by and talk to the locals.
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