Restaurants
There are several dining options in Talkeetna but they can be quite busy during the peak season. Many places don't take reservations. You may consider take-out or plan to wait.
Also, many of the cooks change from season to season so what's great one year may not be as fabulous the next. I've included a few of the places that seem to have the most consistent food.
The Roadhouse, Denali Brewpub and Conscious Coffee are open year round but check their hours in the winter.
Twister Creek/Denali Brewpub is a great place for a local beer. Generally the food is decent pub fare.
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Denali Brewpub
13605 E Main StTwister Creek/Denali Brewpub is a great place for a local beer. Generally the food is decent pub fare.
If you want a view that isn't quite as good as from the house but with a place that serves food, this is your best option. This is a hotel restaurant/bar and will be filled with tourists not locals.
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Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
23601 Talkeetna Spur RdIf you want a view that isn't quite as good as from the house but with a place that serves food, this is your best option. This is a hotel restaurant/bar and will be filled with tourists not locals.
Fun little place just down the road that incorporates many locally sourced ingredients. Wood-fired pizza on Thursday-Saturday nights. Yummy baked goods and desserts. This isn't a place to go if you're in a hurry, they even say it themselves: good food takes time.
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Flying Squirrel Bakery Cafe
26205 Talkeetna Spur RoadFun little place just down the road that incorporates many locally sourced ingredients. Wood-fired pizza on Thursday-Saturday nights. Yummy baked goods and desserts. This isn't a place to go if you're in a hurry, they even say it themselves: good food takes time.
Conscious Coffee
13521 N Main StYummy coffee and breakfast sandwiches.
Places to Visit
Here are a few places that are worth stopping in
Here's where all the Denali climbers check-in. Small area with exhibits. It's fun to see the stats for the Denali climbing season. Free.
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Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station
22241 B StreetHere's where all the Denali climbers check-in. Small area with exhibits. It's fun to see the stats for the Denali climbing season. Free.
Recommended flightseeing operator. On a clear day, a flightseeing tour into the mountains is priceless. It's worth the extra money to do the glacier landing because it really helps you get a sense of the scale.
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K2 Aviation
14052 E 2nd StRecommended flightseeing operator. On a clear day, a flightseeing tour into the mountains is priceless. It's worth the extra money to do the glacier landing because it really helps you get a sense of the scale.
Recommended flightseeing operator. On a clear day, a flightseeing tour into the mountains is priceless. It's worth the extra money to do the glacier landing because it really helps you get a sense of the scale.
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Denali National Park and Talkeetna Air Taxi
14212 E 2nd StRecommended flightseeing operator. On a clear day, a flightseeing tour into the mountains is priceless. It's worth the extra money to do the glacier landing because it really helps you get a sense of the scale.
Talkeetna River
Walk down to the end of Main Street and see the view from the river.
Great area with many trail options. Good for hiking, running or biking. Fee area for parking.
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Talkeetna Lakes Trailhead
25225 Comsat RdGreat area with many trail options. Good for hiking, running or biking. Fee area for parking.
The Dancing Leaf Gallery
13618 E Main StA gallery that focuses on local artists.
Talkeetna has a thriving birch syrup industry. The tour is interesting and they have yummy locally made products as well as ice cream.
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Alaska Birch Syrup & Wild Harvest Products : Kahiltna Birchworks Shop
38139 Talkeetna Spur RoadTalkeetna has a thriving birch syrup industry. The tour is interesting and they have yummy locally made products as well as ice cream.
They made a nice addition (same owners as Twister Creek). Housemade cocktails, beer, salads and pizza. Check into their tour.
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Denali Brewing Company
37083 Talkeetna Spur RdThey made a nice addition (same owners as Twister Creek). Housemade cocktails, beer, salads and pizza. Check into their tour.