Talkeetna Alaska's main street is a glance into the past. The friendly citizens
of this northern community mean it when they say "Welcome to beautiful downtown Talkeetna". There is a picnic area at the end of Main Street where you will often find the locals relaxing.
Talkeetna is also the base for many of the climbing expeditions that challenge Mt. McKinley in the summer, so it is not unusual to find a number of international visitors walking these quiet streets.
History Talkeetna was established as a mining town and trading post before either Wasilla or Anchorage existed. Several of its old log buildings are
historical landmarks. The Talkeetna and Chulitna Rivers join the Susitna River at Talkeetna and the town reportedly takes its name from an Indian word meaning "where the rivers join".
Information/Emergency
Talkeetna/Denali Visitor Center at
the Parks Highway and the Spur Road. www.talkeetnachamber.org
Information Kiosk on the overlook with brochures and maps of town and mountains.
Talkeetna Historical Society at the Little Red School House Museum one block off Main Street.
National Parks Service 907-733-2521 and Mt. McKinley Information Center, at the end of Main Street.
Emergency only 911: State Troopers 733-2556.
Propane/Water/Dump Three Rivers Tesoro, downtown Talkeetna. Gas, propane and water. 733-2621.
Chinook Wind Cabins on Second Street. 907-733-1899 or toll free 1-800-643-1899.
6 cabins with private baths can sleep up to 7 in large cabins. Dish
TV, kitchenettes. 3 room B&B with shared bath. Continental breakfast.
Families welcome. No pets. Open year-round.
Susitna River Lodging on the banks of the Susitna River in the historic village of Talkeetna. The cabins and suites havesu kitchenettes, private baths and scenic views. Open year round operated by friendly knowledgeable local residents. Summer or winter there is adventure waiting for you to enjoy. 907-733-0505 1-866-733-1505
Talkeetna Alaskan Lodgeat mile 12.5 Talkeetna Spur Road; toll free 1-877-258-6877.
Beautiful location with spectacular views of Mt. McKinley. The ultimate
Alaskan lodge with nature trails, flightseeing, riverboat
excursions, float trips, and more. 212 spacious rooms, of which
72 have a mountainside view. A full service dining room and
bar, meeting & convention space, and a gift and convenience
store on site.
Talkeetna Motel 907-733-2323 Enjoy
true Alaskan hospitality year-round. All rooms have TV & coffee
makers. Restaurant & lounge on site.
The Talkeetna Roadhouse. Private rooms, hostel-style bunks and two private cabins with bathrooms “down the hall” in typical roadhouse fashion. Wi-Fi, satellite TV, coin-op laundry, extensive library and bakery famous for cinnamon rolls and a hearty breakfast. Open year round on Main Street. 907-733-1351
Talkeeetna Camper Park mile 13.7 Talkeetna
Spur Road, 907-733-2693. A full service RV park, laundry, private
baths, close to downtown. Reservations recommended.
Alaska
Railroad - Anchorage - Talkeetna - Anchorage, Gold-panning, wildlife, folklore and a panoramic view of Mt. McKinley in the Alaska Range combine to make this an unforgettable adventure. The Alaska Railroad has daily service to Talkeetna and continuing on to Denali National Park and Fairbanks. Board the train at the Anchorage Depot for a beautiful three-hour trip north to Talkeetna. Opt to ride in our luxury dome cars with GoldStar service for the best rail experience.
Mahay's Jet Boat Adventures Unique opportunities to view nesting bald eagles, beavers, moose and black bear in their natural habitat. Fish clear water streams for salmon and trout. Charters and packages can include accommodations and meals. 907-733-2223, 1-800-736-2210
Talkeetna Air TaxiEnter the ice age world of the Alaska Range with Talkeetna Air Taxi. Mt. McKinley Scenic Flights, Glacier Landings and Mountaineering Support since 1947. Voted "Best Flying Service in Alaska" by Alaska Magazine Readers. 1-800-533-2219
Talkeetna Historical Society is at the Little Red School House Museum Main Street. National Parks Service & Mt. McKinley Information Center, B St.
Talkeetna's inns and lodges are open year-round for the winter dog sled races,
cross-country skiing on maintained trails, and the annual Talkeetna Cross Country Ski Race which draws contestants and spectators from Anchorage and other areas of the state.
On the 2nd weekend of July, the Historical Society sponsors the Annual Moose Dropping Festival, a fun time with games, food booths, parade, barbecue and a moose dropping throwing contest.
Talkeetna River Guides 907-733-2677
Rafting trips will take you through the remote wilderness of
Talkeetna, Alaska and Denali State Park, just a stone’s throw
away from Denali National Park’s wild south side, with breathtaking
views of glacial moraines, Mt. McKinley, granite canyons and an
abundance of wildlife such as eagle, bear, beaver, and salmon.
