- TripBuzz found 17 things to do with kids in or near Talkeetna, Alaska, including 1 fun activity for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Willow.
- From Phantom Salmon Charters to Byers Lake, the Talkeetna area offers 14 different types of family activities, including: Fishing, Off Road & ATV, Kayaking and Dog Sleds.
- Talkeetna is a small town located in Alaska, home to just over 800 residents. The town is primarily a tourist destination for those traveling to Mt. McKinley. Outdoor recreation including salmon fishing, hiking and white water rafting, are among the most popular draws. Local shops in the area feature art and products from local artisans.
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10.4 Miles
94%
34 votes
34996 South Hopper Drive, Talkeetna, AK 99676
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Denali Southside River Guides offers kayaking and canoeing on Byers Lake in Denali State Park. The trip can include a full-service lunch at historic Mary Cary's McKinely View Lodge, and both offer views of Mt. McKinley.
10.1 Miles
90%
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15614 East Coffee Lane, Talkeetna, AK 99676
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Delani View Raft Adventures offers rafting trips on the Talkeetna River and the Big Su Rivers. These trips can be combined with a ride on one of the few remaining flag stop railroads.
5.8 Miles
Visitors to Huskytown Tours can visit with a man who competed in the 2006 and 2007 Iditarod, the Klondike 300, Knik 200, and Cantwell 200. In addition, visitors can view Alaskan Huskies and see where the dogs live.
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Besides the dog sledding trips, Talkeetna Sundog Kennel also has on its site kayaks and cabins for rental. Fishing and kayaking trips are also available.
18.0 Miles
Black Bear ATV Adventure offers guided ATV Tours into the Alaska Wilderness. Patrons can experience the backwoods of Alaska while looking out for wildlife which may include grizzly bears, black bears and moose.
2.8 Miles
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57 votes
22267 S Hancock Street, Talkeetna, AK
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Visitors can spot a variety of plants and wildlife on the nature hike provided by Alaska Nature Guides- Day Tours. Among the wildlife that can be seen are beavers, birds, and moose. There are also wild berries on the trail that can be picked.
16.6 Miles
Learn all about raising and training Iditarod and Yukon Quest sled dogs from Vern Halter, 14 times Iditarod racer, at the Dream a Dream Iditarod Kennel. Ride and drive a dog team and choose two and three hour programs or all day group and family tours.
46.4 Miles
Independence Mine State Historical Park is dedicated to the history of the gold rush. A self-guided interpretive tour through the mine camp will teach you what it was like to live and work in one of Alaska's largest gold mining camps.
47.0 Miles
Nancy Lakes Recreation Area is an interconnected system of lakes great for canoeing. This family friendly campground is state land with local volunteers as hosts and offers overnight rental cabins on lakes with fishing opportunities.