Talkeetna was established in 1919 and is located at the confluence of the Susitna, Chulitna and Talkeetna Rivers. Flightseeing, rafting, mountain biking, hiking, camping, and fishing are popular activities in Talkeetna, which is about 3 hours from Anchorage by train, or 2.5 by car. The core downtown area is classified as a National Historic Site, with buildings dating from the early 1900s including Nagley's General Store, the Talkeetna Roadhouse, and the Fairview Inn – the last of which hosted President Warren Harding during his 1923 trip to see the completion of the Alaska Railroad.
On a clear day, Talkeetna offers incredible views of Denali, making it a popular destination for tourists each summer. The many made-in-Alaska products from local artists, musicians and craftspeople add to the town’s charm. During the summer, it's common to see the main street in downtown Talkeetna bustling with locals and visitors alike.
Talkeetna is a year-round destination for the Alaska Railroad: in addition to twice-daily summer service by the Denali Star Train, Talkeetna is also home to the Hurricane Turn Train, a round-trip flagstop service that departs Talkeetna in the summertime every Thursday through Monday. In the winter, Talkeetna is a stop for both the winter Hurricane Turn as well as the Aurora Winter Train.
Served by: Denali Star Train, Hurricane Turn Train, Aurora Winter Train
Our reservations agents are happy to assist you in booking any of the below hotels. Call Alaska Railroad reservations at 800.544.0552.
Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
Address: 23601 Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna, AK 99676
Phone: 877.777.4067
At the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, it's all about the view. Built atop a high bluff, the lodge overlooks the Susitna River Valley and surveys the entire Alaska Range with Denali right in the middle. On a clear day, all of the common rooms (and 72 of the guest rooms) offer this same fabulous panorama of river valley and rugged peaks.
Amenities:
- TV
- Bed Type: 2 Queens or 1 King (on request)
- Hair Dyer
- Coffee Maker
- Cribs
- Rollaway Beds
- Restaurant
- Business Center
- Fitness Center
- Courtesy Van Wheelchair
- Laundry Facility
- Baggage Storage
Hotel Information
- Transfers to/from Depot: Yes
- Transfers to/from Airport: No
- Distance to Depot: 2 Miles
Talkeetna Cabins & House
Address: 22137 C Street, Talkeetna, AK 99676
Phone: 907.733.2227
This property is featured in the book "Best Places in Alaska" and that statement sums up the quality of your stay at the Talkeetna Cabins. With spacious cabins, fully furnished, and located in the heart of downtown Talkeetna, you're off to a great beginning to your vacation. It's also located within walking distance to restaurants, the Susitna River, and the train depot.
Amenities:
- Dish TV
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Living Room with Sleeper Sofa
- Queen Size Bed and (1) Twin Bed
- Private Bath
- Hair Dryer
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Gas Barbeque
- Baggage Storage
- Cribs
- Rollaway Beds
- Activities Desk
- Coin Operated Laundry Room
- Transfer Service from Depot
Add any of the below excursions to your rail itinerary by calling Alaska Railroad reservations at 800.544.0552.
Take a two-hour jetboat adventure; watch for views of Denali. Visit an authentic trapper’s cabin and Alaska Native encampment.
This five-hour, 130-mile round-trip river excursion through Denali State Park and into the Wild River Park of “Devil’s Gorge” offers a safe, dry and comfortable way to experience whitewater.
Endless views of the rugged mountains of the Alaska Range, winding rivers of ice and the majestic Denali. Ask about glacier landings.
Explore Talkeetna’s best trail with a knowledgeable naturalist guide. A whole new scene of beauty unfolds around every turn on this three-mile moderate hike.
Learn about the natural environment of Alaska’s boreal forest from an exhilarating vantage point as you zipline amid the treetops on this three-hour canopy tour.
Curry Jetboat Adventure by Rail
Ride the Hurricane Turn Train to Curry and board a jetboat for a ride on the scenic Susitna River, watching for views of wildlife and Denali.
Offering round-trip service from Talkeetna to Hurricane, experience one of the last true flagstop trains in North America: the Hurricane Turn. Backcountry Alaska comes alive along this remote stretch of wilderness you can only access by rail.
