Things to do in Talkeetna
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K2 Aviation Flightseeing
K2 Aviation Flightseeing When in Talkeetna, it's pretty much mandatory to go flightseeing around Mt McKinley. It's not cheap, but on a clear day it's so worthwhile that it's one of the best bargains in this expensive state.
There are five local flightseeing operations, all well established, all similar with regards to safety, professionalism and price, and all recipients of fawning reviews from their customers. Most offer three different tours: a circuit of Mt McKinley, a ski-equipped landing on one of its glaciated flanks, and a wildlife tour when the peak is clouded over.
The main difference between the companies is the planes they use: some have small aircraft that sta…
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Hudson Air Service Flightseeing
When in Talkeetna, it's pretty much mandatory to go flightseeing around Mt McKinley. It's not cheap, but on a clear day it's so worthwhile that it's one of the best bargains in this expensive state.
There are five local flightseeing operations, all well established, all similar with regards to safety, professionalism and price, and all recipients of fawning reviews from their customers. Most offer three different tours: a circuit of Mt McKinley, a ski-equipped landing on one of its glaciated flanks, and a wildlife tour when the peak is clouded over.
The main difference between the companies is the planes they use: some have small aircraft that stay below 12,000ft but can …
reviewed
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Talkeetna Aero Services Flightseeing
When in Talkeetna, it's pretty much mandatory to go flightseeing around Mt McKinley. It's not cheap, but on a clear day it's so worthwhile that it's one of the best bargains in this expensive state.
There are five local flightseeing operations, all well established, all similar with regards to safety, professionalism and price, and all recipients of fawning reviews from their customers. Most offer three different tours: a circuit of Mt McKinley, a ski-equipped landing on one of its glaciated flanks, and a wildlife tour when the peak is clouded over.
The main difference between the companies is the planes they use: some have small aircraft that stay below 12,000ft but can …
reviewed
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Talkeetna Air Taxi Flightseeing
When in Talkeetna, it's pretty much mandatory to go flightseeing around Mt McKinley. It's not cheap, but on a clear day it's so worthwhile that it's one of the best bargains in this expensive state.
There are five local flightseeing operations, all well established, all similar with regards to safety, professionalism and price, and all recipients of fawning reviews from their customers. Most offer three different tours: a circuit of Mt McKinley, a ski-equipped landing on one of its glaciated flanks, and a wildlife tour when the peak is clouded over.
The main difference between the companies is the planes they use: some have small aircraft that stay below 12,000ft but can …
reviewed
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Doug Geeting Aviation Flightseeing
When in Talkeetna, it's pretty much mandatory to go flightseeing around Mt McKinley. It's not cheap, but on a clear day it's so worthwhile that it's one of the best bargains in this expensive state.
There are five local flightseeing operations, all well established, all similar with regards to safety, professionalism and price, and all recipients of fawning reviews from their customers. Most offer three different tours: a circuit of Mt McKinley, a ski-equipped landing on one of its glaciated flanks, and a wildlife tour when the peak is clouded over.
The main difference between the companies is the planes they use: some have small aircraft that stay below 12,000ft but can …
reviewed
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Fairview Inn
Closed in 2005, it would be a travesty if the Fairview Inn failed to reopen. Though not an official museum, it might as well be. Founded in 1923 to serve as the overnight stop between Seward and Fairbanks on the newly constructed Alaska Railroad, the inn is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Its old plank-floored saloon is classic Alaska: its walls are covered with racks of antlers, various furry critters (including a grizzly on the ceiling) and lots of local memorabilia. One corner holds Talkeetna's only slot machine; another is devoted to President Warren G Harding. When the railroad was finished in 1923, Harding arrived in Alaska and rode the rails to …
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Cemetery
The most solemn way to appreciate the effect of the mountain on Talkeetna is to visit the Cemetery, a restful spot set among tall trees on 2nd St, just off Talkeetna Spur Rd near the airport. Don Sheldon's grave is the most prominent, with the epitaph 'He wagered with the wind and won'. The Mt McKinley Climber's Memorial includes a stone for Ray Genet, despite the fact that his body was never removed from the slopes of Mt Everest.
The most touching sight, however, is a memorial with the names and ages of all the climbers who've died on Mt McKinley and neighboring peaks. Particularly grim was the annus horribilis of 1991, when 11 lives were lost.
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Mahay's Riverboat Service
Fishing around Talkeetna is absurdly good, with runs of every species of Pacific salmon plus grayling, rainbow trout and Dolly Varden. Mahay's Riverboat Service will equip you with fishing gear and take you where the fish are biting. A five-hour charter or an eight-hour charter.
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Denali Flightseeing - Grand Denali
1.5 - 2 hours (Departs Talkeetna, Alaska)
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Journey into one of the last great wilderness areas on earth and experience the grandeur of North America's highest peak. This tour covers more of Denali Nation…
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West Rib Pub & Grill
At the back of Nagley's Store, this is a good place to soak in Talkeetna's live-and-let-live vibe, rubbing shoulders with visitors and locals alike. It's got burgers, salmon and halibut, plenty of craft brews, and, if the sun's shining, outdoor seating.
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Mountain Light Adventures
The town walking tour led by Mountain Light Adventures offers a glimpse into the gold-rush, railroad and alpine history of this legendary little community. Meet at the 'Welcome to Beautiful Downtown Talkeetna' sign at the beginning of Main St.
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Talkeetna River Guides
To get out onto Talkeetna's many nearby waterways, sign up with Talkeetna River Guides, who'll put you in a raft for a placid two-hour float on the Talkeetna River or a four-hour float on the Chulitna River, through Denali State Park.
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Denali Flightseeing - Base Camp McKinley
1 - 2 hours (Departs Talkeetna, Alaska)
by Viator
Discover the staggering beauty of Denali National Park from the comfort of a ski equipped craft. Fly between McKinley's two sister peaks and look out for climbe…
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Talkeetna Roadhouse
This venerable, colorful establishment has the best breakfasts in town. Half-orders are adequate; fulls are mountain-sized. The restaurant also doubles as a bakery, cooking up giant cinnamon rolls in the morning.
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Denali Flightseeing - South Face McKinley
1 - 1.5 hours (Departs Talkeetna, Alaska)
by Viator
Soar high above remarkable granite peaks and cascading ice falls in the unspoiled wilderness of Denali National Park. See the world's deepest gorge, filled with…
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Mountaineering Ranger Station
The Mountaineering Ranger Station handles expeditions to Mt McKinley and has displays that will interest even those who have no desire to stand on North America's highest peak.
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Café Michele
Talkeetna's fanciest restaurant with international cuisine that takes off in Asia with dishes like coconut-curry rice, then suddenly jets down to the US South for a romping jambalaya.
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Wildflower Café
This new entrant to the Talkeetna culinary scene is doing well with yummy burgers and large wholesome mains served on a large deck that's a perfect perch for people-watching.
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Talkeetna Historical Society Museum
The four restored buildings of the Talkeetna Historical Society Museum are a block south of Main St and houses exhibits on bush pilots and McKinley climbs.
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Dancing Bear Salmon Bake
This roadside stand serves up reindeer hotdogs, buffalo bratwursts, steamy buttered fiddlehead ferns, and of course, halibut and salmon.
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Mountain High Pizza Pie
This arty, airy restaurant makes fabulous pizza that is served with a mug of one of Alaska's favorite microbrews.
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