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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. Laundry, convenience store, pay phone, ATM machine and Art Gallery.

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Hotels

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 Lodge at 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.

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Camping

Talkeeetna Camper Park mile 13.7 Talkeetna Spur Road, 907-733-2693. A full service RV park, laundry, private baths, close to downtown. They book local tours. Reservations recommended.

Christiansen Lake. Boat launching, float plane facility. Outdoor toilets, picnic tables, firepits, fishing, swimming and in winter, great ice fishing. Turn at mile 12 Talkeetna Spur Road, follow signs.

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Dining

Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge a full service dining room. Fine dining in an elegant atmosphere with a spectacular view.

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Shopping
Nagley's Store A good old general store with everything you might want from groceries to camping supplies, ice, gifts and a liquor store.

Village Arts and Crafts. Alaskan crafts and gifts, including furs,  make this shop worth browsing in. Downtown Talkeetna.

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Things to Do

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.

Mahay's Jet Boat Adventures The safari offers 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 include all equipment needed. Packages available that include accommodations, meals and all the extras. 1-800-736-2210. Operates daily from May 15 to September 20. 2 hour tours.

Talkeetna Air Taxi Enter the ice age world of the Alaska Range with Talkeetna Air Taxi. Mt. McKinley Scenic Flights, Glacier Landings and Mountaineering Support since 1947. Tours offer unparalleled close-up views of Denali National Park and start at $150 per person - 1-800-533-2219

Talkeetna River Guides 907-733-2677 Our 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.

A museum in The Little Red Schoolhouse, built in 1917. Local art, old books,  and historical items are on display. Near Main Street. They house a scale  model of Mt. McKinley.

There is good fishing in the area, and several riverboat services offer raft and riverboat trips as well as drop-off camps for fishing and hunting.

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.

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