Sep 3, 20202 min read

Talkeetna AK My Secret Alaska Crush

After our time in Seward, we were on to my secret Alaskan Crush -Talkeetna. This was a 4 1/2 hour drive/238 miles.

The Alaskan town of Talkeetna lies near the southern border of Denali National Park & Preserve and is the check-in point for hikers going up Denali. It is also a popular location for cruisers to start or end their Alaskan experience.

The town of Talkeetna is very small and is possible to explore in one day. If you spend two (2) days, it is possible experience all you want on this list. There is a nice variety of things to do in Talkeetna on this list from adventurous to shopping and free to pricey.

Regardless of how long you stay, Talkeetna will be forever in your heart as a small Alaskan town.

TALKEETNA

Talkeetna is also the home of the Denali Brewing Company , the second largest brewery in Alaska. You can stop at the brewery on the way into Talkeetna or have dinner on their patio at Twister Creek in the heart of town. Talkeetna Roadhouse is the best stop for breakfast as it is the only way to start the day – don’t forget a slice of pie. Trust me on this! I had a hard time visiting Talkeetna and not stopping there. If you want an unforgettable experience, you have to check out the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. Walking into the lodge you are greeted by this impressive 46-foot rock fireplace! All of the rocks are from the nearby Matanuska River and it took five workers nine weeks to build this impressive fireplace. They built the foundation under a tent at 40-degrees below zero!!

This is where we ate for dinner & viewed the Alaskan range of Denali as we ate . I had the butternut squash with Halibut (you can say I love butt) & Shane had the caribou meatloaf.

Whether you visit Talkeetna in the summer or wait until wintertime, there is always something to do in this small town. From the Batchelor Auction (um, hello) and Wilderness Woman Contest (badass women right here!) in the winter to everything possibly imaginable in the summer.

lodging: We are stayed at the hobbit house with AIRBNB as seen on HGTV in mighty tiny houses. https://abnb.me/Ybj2ndh7s9