Talkeetna

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Talkeetna is a small town in Central Alaska around 3 hours (by car) south of Denali National Park and Preserve.

1 Get in
2 See
3 Do
4 Buy
5 Eat
6 Drink
7 Sleep
- 7.1 Budget
8 Get out
9 External links

Get in

Talkeetna can be reached by car or by small plane, and those who visit may never want to leave. The town is also a stop on the Alaskan railroad, on the Denali Star.

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See

Weather permitting, flightseeing out of Talkeetna will take you around North America's tallest peak. Mount McKinley (or Denali to Alaskans) is a short flight from this small Alaskan town.

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Do

Visit Whole Wheat Radio http://www.wholewheatradio.org - a webcast and house concert series playing independent music (singer-songwriters, blues, jazz, other adult genres) originating in Talkeetna.

Rafting and kayaking trips leave daily from Talkeetna.

As the town nearest to McKinley, it is a jump-off point for climbing enthusiasts. If you are up for the climb, air taxi service is available from Talkeetna for the sure-footed, intrepid adventurers that are going to climb McKinley, Hunter or Foraker. (Talkeetna Air)

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Buy

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Eat

Talkeetna Roadhouse, Main St. Great place to eat with its own bakery. Atmosphere is very informal with shared family-style seating. http://www.talkeetnaroadhouse.com/

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Drink

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Sleep

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Budget

Talkeetna Hostel International, I Street (off of mile 99 of the Parks Highway), Ph: (907) 733-4678, Fax: (907) 733-4679, info@talkeetnahostel.com, [1]. Rates $27 - $75 per night (Bunk bed, shared room: $27 - linens $3 extra, Private double: $60/night, Private single: $75/night).

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