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

Contents 1 Get in 2 See 3 Do 4 Buy 5 Eat 6 Drink 7 Sleep 7.1 Budget 8 Get out

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.

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.

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)

Buy

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/

Drink

Sleep

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).

Get out

• Denali National Park. Home of North America's tallest mountain, Denali is a scenic and wildlife paradise.

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