Talkeetna

Climate

By plane

• Talkeetna AirportIs home to several air taxi companies that provide flight seeing trips and support for mountain climbers. Many of the air taxi companies were started to ferry climbers from Talkeetna to Denali, as Talkeetna has the easiest access to the south side of the mountain where the main base camp is located.

By car

Through George Parks Highway, the main road from Anchorage to Fairbanks.

By train

The town is also a stop on the Alaska Railroad, on the Denali Star.

Talkeetna itself is very walkable and pedestrian friendly. A great place to get out of your car.

Weather permitting, flightseeing out of Talkeetna will take you around North America's tallest peak, Denali.

• K2 Aviation

  phone: +1 907 733-2291
  address: Talkeetna Airport
  Flightseeing of different mountains, glaciers and climbing routes of Denali, offers glacier and lake landings. Associated with Rust's Flying Service, operating since 1963.

• Talkeetna Air TaxiOffers flight seeing and glacier landings.

• Talkeetna Aero Services

Rafting and kayaking trips leave daily from Talkeetna.
As the town nearest to Denali, 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 Denali, Hunter or Foraker.

• Denali Zipline Tours

• Whole Wheat RadioA webcast and house concert series playing independent music (singer-songwriters, blues, jazz, other adult genres) originating in Talkeetna.

• Denali Guides & Outfitters

  phone: +1 970 733-2566
  address: P.O. Box 93
  Offers professionally guided hunting trips.

• Wings and Paws

  phone: +1 907 733-7297
  Dog sled day tours by a retired Naval Aviator and Iditarod competitor. Cash only.

A trip to Talkeetna is not complete without a trip into Nagleys store.

• Flying Squirrel Bakery Cafe

  phone: +1 907 733-NUTS
  address: Mile 11 Talkeetna Spur Rd
  Casual counter service cafe with fresh whole grain breads, sweet and savory deli-style items, wood fired brick oven and organic Alaska roasted espresso.

• Mountain High Pizza Pie

  phone: +1 907 733-1234
  address: Main St
  Pizza and a fun place to meet locals.

• Talkeetna Roadhouse

  address: Main St
  Great place to eat with its own bakery. Atmosphere is very informal with shared family-style seating.

• My Little Dumpling

  address: Main St.
  Handmade pelmeni, spring rolls, exotic teas and other specialties.

• The West Rib cafe and Pub

  phone: +1 907-733-3354
  address: 13650 E Main St
  Make sure to try the infamous Ice Axe Ale made especially for The West Rib. Containing 11% alcohol by volume, you can only order two glasses, unless you buy a pitcher. Great burgers and Alaska salmon and halibut sandwiches served daily throughout the summer. Located behind Historic Nagleys Store, this funky little pub has a great outdoor deck as well as indoor seating. Eleven microbrews on tap, mostly from Alaskan breweries. The place is filled with historic and climber related stuff. Fun to explore and you can write your name on certain walls.

Budget

• Talkeetna Hostel International

  phone: +1 907 733-4678
  address: I St

• Traleika Mountaintop CabinsTwo unique Alaskan vacation homes for your exclusive use. The mountaintop location provides unparalleled views of Denali and its neighboring peaks.

• Talkeeta ChaletB&B with views of Denali from the upstairs common room.

• Latitude 62Small motel with restaurant and bar a few blocks south of downtown. Rooms are clean but very small, prices reasonable.

Splurge

• Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge

  phone: +1 907 733-9500
  address: Mile 12.5 Talkeetna Spur Rd
  Beautiful lodge located in the woods on a hill above Talkeetna. Observation deck with view of the complete Denali Mountain Range. Free transfer to and from the train station as well as to the town of Talkeetna.

• Fireweed Station Inn

  phone: +1 907-733-1457
  address: Sunshine Rd

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