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Talkeetna: Should I Go?
Talkeetna, a charming pioneer town halfway from Anchorage to Denali, offers tons of adventures and great views of Mt. McKinley (it’s closer to the mountain than the Denali Park entrance). You can:
- Overnight on your way to Denali within full view of Mt. McKinley.
- Explore Talkeetna’s one-block-long Main Street for a taste of pioneer Alaska.
- Three major glacial rivers converge here, making for great excursions.
Read more » Should you go here instead of Denali? See Talkeetna vs. Denali
Transportation: How Do I Get There?
It’s a breeze. Take the:
- Car or bus. It’s just 2 ½ hours from Anchorage and 3 hours from Denali.
- Train. 3 hours from Anchorage (easy day trip!) and 4.5 hours from Denali
Read more » See the Alaska Railroad Schedule?
Lodging: Where Should I Stay?
There are a couple places we love:
- Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge is a grand hotel on 35 acres with superb mountain views.
- Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, 45 miles north, also has great views.
Tours: What Should I Do There?
At a minimum, choose one flightseeing tour and one river tour. We recommend:
- Flightseeing:
- River Tour:
- Dog Sledding:
- Fishing:
Packages: Can I Take a Package Tour?
Yes, with some caveats:
- Escorted Tours and Small Group Escorted Tours: There are only a limited number of these.
- Self-Guided Tours are easy to do, since Talkeetna is so accessible.
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