Woodpecker Cabin Guidebook
Food scene
Oh, what isn't there to love about "the Squirrel?" Between wood-fired breads and pizzas and their sweets, it is hard to pick. For breakfast head in for Chaga Chai, Mexican Mochas, local teas, or artisan espresso with a Sourdough Ham and Gruyere Croissant. Lunch? Great sandwiches and home-made rhubarb ade. Dinner? Wood-fired pizza! It is within walking distance, fresh, local, and even sell produce from a local farm. What a total gem. Must Try their Olive-Herb Fougasse (don't ask, just try), black brownies (another don't ask, just try), and their rugelach.
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Flying Squirrel Bakery Cafe
Oh, what isn't there to love about "the Squirrel?" Between wood-fired breads and pizzas and their sweets, it is hard to pick. For breakfast head in for Chaga Chai, Mexican Mochas, local teas, or artisan espresso with a Sourdough Ham and Gruyere Croissant. Lunch? Great sandwiches and home-made rhubarb ade. Dinner? Wood-fired pizza! It is within walking distance, fresh, local, and even sell produce from a local farm. What a total gem. Must Try their Olive-Herb Fougasse (don't ask, just try), black brownies (another don't ask, just try), and their rugelach.
This little purple pizzeria is a great spot to stop in and have pizza after visiting the river. A local favorite for hummus platters, delicious greek salads, and home-run pizza every time. There is often live music playing out on the patio, and lots of great people watching along main street. Great beer selection! Take your picture in front of the pizza "wings" and enjoy the scene.
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Mountain High Pizza Pie
22165 C StThis little purple pizzeria is a great spot to stop in and have pizza after visiting the river. A local favorite for hummus platters, delicious greek salads, and home-run pizza every time. There is often live music playing out on the patio, and lots of great people watching along main street. Great beer selection! Take your picture in front of the pizza "wings" and enjoy the scene.
Looking for dinner with a view? Visit the lodge for some absolutely epic views of Denali and some darn good food. Or, grab a cocktail on their porch before heading off to another destination. Also, check out their HUGE stuffed grizzly bear. Definitely a good photo op.
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Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
23601 Talkeetna Spur RdLooking for dinner with a view? Visit the lodge for some absolutely epic views of Denali and some darn good food. Or, grab a cocktail on their porch before heading off to another destination. Also, check out their HUGE stuffed grizzly bear. Definitely a good photo op.
Beer enthusiasts? The brewery at Mile 3 is a gem on the outskirts of Talkeetna. Drive on down to the tasting room, serving a rotation of flavorful, creative, and seasonal brews. Now serving pizza from the wood-fired oven, salads, and specials. They also offer brewery tours.
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Denali Brewing Company
37083 Talkeetna Spur RdBeer enthusiasts? The brewery at Mile 3 is a gem on the outskirts of Talkeetna. Drive on down to the tasting room, serving a rotation of flavorful, creative, and seasonal brews. Now serving pizza from the wood-fired oven, salads, and specials. They also offer brewery tours.
A quirky airstream serving up delicious, flavorful, and fresh food. Known for their "spinach bread" across the state, but serving up on-point specials every day. Their lime-ade is a home run, as are their breakfast burritos.
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Talkeetna Inn Lounge
22328 B StA quirky airstream serving up delicious, flavorful, and fresh food. Known for their "spinach bread" across the state, but serving up on-point specials every day. Their lime-ade is a home run, as are their breakfast burritos.
Sustainable Farming-- Alaska Style! The Grove is a friendly spot to check out what framing in Alaska looks like. Check out their fields, animals-- and the "Sistine Chapel" of Alaska.
Also, The Grove now offers reindeer tours! I highly recommend heading over to check out their property and meet the critters.
The Grove
15528 South Birch Creek BoulevardSustainable Farming-- Alaska Style! The Grove is a friendly spot to check out what framing in Alaska looks like. Check out their fields, animals-- and the "Sistine Chapel" of Alaska.
Also, The Grove now offers reindeer tours! I highly recommend heading over to check out their property and meet the critters.
Our quirky town coffee shop serving up de-lish espresso drinks and the best breakfast sandwiches you have ever bitten into. Get them with "everything." Oh, and don't forget delicious crepes and milkshakes.
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Conscious Coffee
13521 N Main StOur quirky town coffee shop serving up de-lish espresso drinks and the best breakfast sandwiches you have ever bitten into. Get them with "everything." Oh, and don't forget delicious crepes and milkshakes.
"The Latitude" is a local institution. Serving up above-average greasy spoon food with Alaskan flare. They have a fantastic rib-eye special and endless Alaskana on the walls.
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Latitude 62
22687 Talkeetna Spur Rd"The Latitude" is a local institution. Serving up above-average greasy spoon food with Alaskan flare. They have a fantastic rib-eye special and endless Alaskana on the walls.
Did you know that in Alaska we don't have Maple Syrup but BIRCH syrup? To learn about the process of making birch syrup and taste different phases of the process, visit this Talkeetna gem. Because what goes better on pancakes than Talkeetna Birch Syrup? Take some home to enjoy as a souvenir from your trip. Even better? Get some of their Birch Caramels. Divine.
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Alaska Birch Syrup & Wild Harvest Products : Kahiltna Birchworks Shop
38139 Talkeetna Spur RoadDid you know that in Alaska we don't have Maple Syrup but BIRCH syrup? To learn about the process of making birch syrup and taste different phases of the process, visit this Talkeetna gem. Because what goes better on pancakes than Talkeetna Birch Syrup? Take some home to enjoy as a souvenir from your trip. Even better? Get some of their Birch Caramels. Divine.
A great place to grab a burger and locally brewed beer right in downtown Talkeetna. For some reason, getting their veggie burgers with bacon on top is one of my favorite things.
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Denali Brewpub
13605 E Main StA great place to grab a burger and locally brewed beer right in downtown Talkeetna. For some reason, getting their veggie burgers with bacon on top is one of my favorite things.
Sightseeing
"TAT," as it is locally known, is a year-round employer of world class bush pilots. Hop into one of their iconic deHavilland Otters on skis, and take a tour through the Alaska Range that will make you see just how big Alaska can be. You can even and on the Ruth Glacier and see where mountaineers begin their Denali climb. Bonus points? Meet their airport cat "Beaver," and hear stories from the local pilots. A trip into the Alaska Range with TAT should not be missed.
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Denali National Park and Talkeetna Air Taxi
14212 E 2nd St"TAT," as it is locally known, is a year-round employer of world class bush pilots. Hop into one of their iconic deHavilland Otters on skis, and take a tour through the Alaska Range that will make you see just how big Alaska can be. You can even and on the Ruth Glacier and see where mountaineers begin their Denali climb. Bonus points? Meet their airport cat "Beaver," and hear stories from the local pilots. A trip into the Alaska Range with TAT should not be missed.
Talkeetna means "Place where three rivers meet." No-one is more qualified to take you out to experience these places, than the captains at Mahay's River Guides. Any trip you take with these folks will be a winner. I love the Devil's Canyon trip-- Class V whitewater in a jet boat? Amazing. Do Not Miss. And, you never know what kind of wildlife you will get to see on the river.
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Mahay's Jet Boat Adventures
22333 Talkeetna Spur RdTalkeetna means "Place where three rivers meet." No-one is more qualified to take you out to experience these places, than the captains at Mahay's River Guides. Any trip you take with these folks will be a winner. I love the Devil's Canyon trip-- Class V whitewater in a jet boat? Amazing. Do Not Miss. And, you never know what kind of wildlife you will get to see on the river.
If you are looking to experience the rivers at raft-speed, "TRG" is your stop. Scenic trips, skilled guides, epic views, and silty glacier fed rivers.
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Talkeetna River Guides & Rafters, Inc.
13529 E Main StIf you are looking to experience the rivers at raft-speed, "TRG" is your stop. Scenic trips, skilled guides, epic views, and silty glacier fed rivers.
Genuine Alaska living with dogs. For those wanting to learn about mushing, living off grid, and building a homestead, this is a great place to check out. Iris is a knowledgeable guide teaching you about her unique lifestyle!
the Flower Kennel and Homestead LLC - Talkeetna Alaska
miles south ofGenuine Alaska living with dogs. For those wanting to learn about mushing, living off grid, and building a homestead, this is a great place to check out. Iris is a knowledgeable guide teaching you about her unique lifestyle!
This local gem is within walking distance of the cabin. Head to the Whigmi trailhead with your bike, running or hiking shoes, or skis to enjoy miles of trail through the boreal forest. Pick berries, take in views of the lakes, and work up an appetite in this treasure of a park. Groomed for classic and skate skiing in winter and a perfect spot to go for a stroll in summer. A number of lakes in this park are great for SUP'ing, paddling, or swimming in.
Whigmi Road Trailhead
26038 S Tigger Lake RdThis local gem is within walking distance of the cabin. Head to the Whigmi trailhead with your bike, running or hiking shoes, or skis to enjoy miles of trail through the boreal forest. Pick berries, take in views of the lakes, and work up an appetite in this treasure of a park. Groomed for classic and skate skiing in winter and a perfect spot to go for a stroll in summer. A number of lakes in this park are great for SUP'ing, paddling, or swimming in.
While not as well-known as Denali National Park, Denali State Park offers epic views and fantastic hiking closer to Talkeetna. Visit for the day, or go on a few day backpacking trip along Kesugi Trail!
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Denali State Park
While not as well-known as Denali National Park, Denali State Park offers epic views and fantastic hiking closer to Talkeetna. Visit for the day, or go on a few day backpacking trip along Kesugi Trail!
This mountaineering school offers great outdoor gear AND courses to get you safely out into the Alaska Range.
Alaska Mountaineering School
13765 East 3rd StreetThis mountaineering school offers great outdoor gear AND courses to get you safely out into the Alaska Range.
This quaint small-town museum tells the story of Talkeetna, our little village of 800 people on the Susitna River. Vibrant history, quirky characters, all set against the backdrop of Denali. Take a visit. You will be sure to enjoy.
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Talkeetna Historical Society Museum
22248 D StThis quaint small-town museum tells the story of Talkeetna, our little village of 800 people on the Susitna River. Vibrant history, quirky characters, all set against the backdrop of Denali. Take a visit. You will be sure to enjoy.
Did you know that we have a Denali National Park Ranger Station in Talkeetna? Head downtown to learn more about the park, and to ask why the climbers walking around are carrying around buckets.
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Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station
22241 B StreetDid you know that we have a Denali National Park Ranger Station in Talkeetna? Head downtown to learn more about the park, and to ask why the climbers walking around are carrying around buckets.
Shopping
For beautiful local goods and in a stunning building, head to the Dancing Leaf. From pottery, paintings, jewelry, and culinary treats, don't leave town without buying yourself or friends a prize from this locally owned business.
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The Dancing Leaf Gallery
13618 E Main StFor beautiful local goods and in a stunning building, head to the Dancing Leaf. From pottery, paintings, jewelry, and culinary treats, don't leave town without buying yourself or friends a prize from this locally owned business.
Want to take advantage of the local trails? This spot has bikes, skis, snowshoes, and ice skates in addition to a fun assortment of local goods and consignment outdoor gear.
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North Shore Cyclery
14008 E 2nd StWant to take advantage of the local trails? This spot has bikes, skis, snowshoes, and ice skates in addition to a fun assortment of local goods and consignment outdoor gear.
Bar
The Fairview Inn is one of the historic bars of Alaska. Take a look at the portraits of Talkeetna residents, climbing and flying mementos, and taxidermy on the wall. Often times there is live music. A necessary Talkeetna stop
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Denali Fairview Inn
101 N Main StThe Fairview Inn is one of the historic bars of Alaska. Take a look at the portraits of Talkeetna residents, climbing and flying mementos, and taxidermy on the wall. Often times there is live music. A necessary Talkeetna stop