Destinations / The best places to visit in Alaska, USA / Talkeetna

 

  Talkeetna town has its own flavor, a very scenic place, surrounded by pitoresque landscapes. It is situated near the confluence of Susitna river with Chulitna and Talkeetna, in the Southcentral part of Alaska, about 80 miles North of the city Anchorage. The entire area of its downtown is listed in the Register of Historic Places. It has a wilderness location, made by the Mount McKinley and the confluences of the three wild rivers that transform it into a perfect center for outdoor enthusiasts, for climbers and for those who love the adventures. Once you arrive here a myriad of recreational activities will surprise you. The city represents the headquarters for climbing expeditions on the Mount McKinley, which with its 6,194 metres, is the tallest mountain in all North America. The spectacular mountains, glaciers, the rivers, meadows create a dramatic panorama especially by air. The amazing mountain on clear days  overwhelms the horizon, creating a fantastic overview.

 

 

  Talkeetna  is a quirky town, eccentric, pitoresque which features authentic pioneer feel and modern tours with lodging facilities. Here you will get to find gorgeous flightseeing, world-class fishing, and wonderful hiking trails. Take a deep breath in the past of the state and delight your self with a good drink at the historic water hole , the Fairview Inn. The city closes and opens depending on the rhythms of the Alaska railway which bring to Talkeetna thousands of tourists each summer. Despite its small size, it is big in character, and feature everything that one could wish to have in a Alaska’s vacation: fishing, river rafting, jet boat trips, hiking, history, Iditarod mushers and famous artists. Many business activities have been opened in Talkeetna since 2009. That includes the Salmon Berry Boutique, inaugurated by Mandy Harley, that provides the guests with handmade pottery. Moose Juice and Nuggets provide with cold and fresh drinks and roasted nuts. The Flying Squirrel Bakery Cafe, which is located outside of the town is offering incredible discount for those who arrive by foot, pedal, that means that are not requiring gasoline. One more popular addition to the town is the new Twister Creek Restaurant and Denali Brewing Company, where the owners and brewers have created unique, original and delicious beer incorporating flavors, for example the local blueberries.

 

  A great opportunity to see the astonished natural surroundings is to raft on the Talkeetna and Susitna rivers. Many companies in the city offer packages for splendid tours and for whitewater rafting. One excellent masterpiece that you shoud definitely visit is the Talkeetna Heritage Museum, where the guests can explore the wanders and the remarkable events of the city’s history. The museum represent a five- building that hosts artifacts, from the early settlers and Native tribes, to the first groups that enjoyed lovely moments on the Mount McKinley. The museum has even the precious largest topographical map of Denali which is entirely built to scale. Each year in Talkeetna are celebrating the national holidays with parades, fireworks and excelent jovial spirits. The tourists and international climbers, great fisherman and famous artists, bush piots and river raft guides create the exciting atmosphere in Talkeetna in summer season. All the year round the residents sing, paint, sculpt, or play the guitar in the local hangouts. The ambiance is really majestic, the people are very hospitable and friendly, here the tourists are welcomed any time. They live in a perfect hormony with the wild nature, living behind with treasured animals and pitoresque landscapes. Admiring the extraordinary mountain and enjoy the time climbing or hiking will be quite excellent experiences.

 

  Is very funny to go shopping in Talkeetna because is a perfect touristic destination with enchanting coffee shops, trendy souvenir shops, incredible art galleries, situated in the main street. The float trips down a glacier river and fishing are the best choices. All the outdoor experiences are combining with the exploration of the Talkeetna Canyon, Devils Canyon, Chulitna River and the immense Tokositna River. There you will see the nestling bald eagles, beaver activity, moose and black bear enjoying in a jetboat safari. You will live here the best moments of your life, that will leave on you great impressions, charming you, and making you to want to come back.

 

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