At the base of Denali, the highest mountain peak in North America
Talkeetna is about 115 miles north of Anchorage.
This historic town offers more than hunting the aurora
with its old clapboard edifices, log cabins, and inn dating back to 1917.
Located in Main Street’s heart of the city are galleries, shops, restaurants, and a brewery.
“Northern Exposure” imagined a fictional borough called Cicely based on the quirky village, a former mining town.
If you visit in December, check out the Winterfest festivals.