Talkeetna - an easy going, charming town!
Food scene
Known as "DBC," it's got a big patio, good service, good food but small portions. The ice cream with whiskey is a sleeper hit.
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Denali Brewpub
13605 E Main StKnown as "DBC," it's got a big patio, good service, good food but small portions. The ice cream with whiskey is a sleeper hit.
Known as "Mile 2," because of its location on the Talkeetna spur road, they make great pizza and it's a good stop for merch.
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Denali Brewing Company
37083 Talkeetna Spur RdKnown as "Mile 2," because of its location on the Talkeetna spur road, they make great pizza and it's a good stop for merch.
The Enchanted Bowl
13680 East Main StreetNot cheap, but when you want some raw tuna, they make great bowls.
As with most places in Talkeetna, the food is good and the beer flows cold. This is the place for pizza in town, and often live music on Sundays.
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Mountain High Pizza Pie
22165 C StAs with most places in Talkeetna, the food is good and the beer flows cold. This is the place for pizza in town, and often live music on Sundays.
The Squirrel has shockingly good pastry, OK bread, and pretty good food that is expensive. A decent deal is the plain jane wood fired pizza on weekend nights. But the pastry is really worth the stop. They also have a small but well thought out selection of beer, and have rotating local art on the walls.
This is one of the few businesses to consistently offer vegan, GF options.
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Flying Squirrel Bakery Cafe
The Squirrel has shockingly good pastry, OK bread, and pretty good food that is expensive. A decent deal is the plain jane wood fired pizza on weekend nights. But the pastry is really worth the stop. They also have a small but well thought out selection of beer, and have rotating local art on the walls.
This is one of the few businesses to consistently offer vegan, GF options.
Shopping
This gallery has an incredible selection of local art for many budgets.
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The Dancing Leaf Gallery
13618 E Main StThis gallery has an incredible selection of local art for many budgets.
Nagley's is old and famous, and probably has the barest essentials at high prices. It is a good place to buy local eggs, liquor, and $7 bags of Doritos.
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Nagley's Store
13650 E Main StNagley's is old and famous, and probably has the barest essentials at high prices. It is a good place to buy local eggs, liquor, and $7 bags of Doritos.
Check out the homemade knives and birch bark baskets for beautiful and functional craftsmanship, made by this husband and wife duo. She made the large baskets in the house, and he made the small skinny hatchet. Try the roasted almonds to see how they got started, or eat at their daughters connected food cart.
Mexican Moose
13388 S A StCheck out the homemade knives and birch bark baskets for beautiful and functional craftsmanship, made by this husband and wife duo. She made the large baskets in the house, and he made the small skinny hatchet. Try the roasted almonds to see how they got started, or eat at their daughters connected food cart.
Wal-mikes is featured in the Alaskan museum, and Mike has been running it for over 60 years. Notable features are the pickled hand in a jar, hand written cheeky advice, furs, and random things you might need. Mike's main gig is propane, but he also sells some of the best local eggs. A definite stop.
Wal Mikes
114.8 Mile West Parks HwyWal-mikes is featured in the Alaskan museum, and Mike has been running it for over 60 years. Notable features are the pickled hand in a jar, hand written cheeky advice, furs, and random things you might need. Mike's main gig is propane, but he also sells some of the best local eggs. A definite stop.
Coffee
The charm is never-ending here. Think outdoor Alaskan hippie porch, with an incredible selection of literature to pick up.
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Conscious Coffee
13521 N Main StThe charm is never-ending here. Think outdoor Alaskan hippie porch, with an incredible selection of literature to pick up.
Bars
A local watering hole with an active music scene on Friday and saturday nights. This is the spot.
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Denali Fairview Inn
101 N Main StA local watering hole with an active music scene on Friday and saturday nights. This is the spot.
Known as "the Teepee," it's a true dive bar with Talkeetna flavor. This is a great spot to get late-night microwaved food and play billiards. (Food is microwaved yourself.)
Talkeetna Inn Lounge
22328 B StreetKnown as "the Teepee," it's a true dive bar with Talkeetna flavor. This is a great spot to get late-night microwaved food and play billiards. (Food is microwaved yourself.)
This hotel is an old classic bar, with an outdoorsy, hunting vibe. Think fireplace with ram's head, bear skin, and rifles. This is an old timer classic hangout, and the food is ok.
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Latitude 62
22687 Talkeetna Spur RdThis hotel is an old classic bar, with an outdoorsy, hunting vibe. Think fireplace with ram's head, bear skin, and rifles. This is an old timer classic hangout, and the food is ok.
Dispensary
High Expedition
13465 E Main StIt's got a cool climber theme, but it's expensive. Convenient but expensive.
Consejos para la ciudad
Antes de que te vayas
Denali flightseeing
Talkeetna Air Taxi for some of the most professional bush pilots around. You will not regret booking this trip.
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River jet boat adventure
There's no better way to know this place than by its world famous rivers, and Mahay's has been running the rivers for generations.
No te pierdas
Live music on Fridays at the Talkeetna bandstand
Check it out all summer.
Qué debes empacar
Bug protection in the summer!
Deet is useful in mosquito season.
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Hire a Fishing Guide!
The access to wildlife and harvesting fish and game is world famous in Alaska, and Talkeetna has many opportunities to fish. Alaska airlines will ship a box on ice with your ticket, or you can freeze and ship in the mail. It's a great way to support the local economy, harvest world-class fish, and remember your trip at home for a long time to come.