5 Days in South Central Alaska
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5 Days in South Central Alaska
I know the time is too short to truly see this grand state (or even a small portion of it). My wife and I are flying into Anchorage late on 8/2, and flying out early 8/8. We have a hotel near the airport the first night. The rest is open. We would like to visit Seward and Homer, and maybe a day cruise to the fjords/glaciers. Our anniversary is 8/4..how about a great place for dinner? Any splendid B&B's to suggest? Is a trip north to Talkeetna out of the question?
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We had a week on land and spent half in Seward, half in Denali, with Anchorage on either side.
With your amount of time, I think you should decide if you want to see Kenai Peninsula (Homer/Seward) or travel to Denali, stopping in Telkeetna. Although Talkeetna was interesting, not enough so to take the trip north just to stop there - I would concentrate on Kenai Peninsula.
We took a 6-hour cruise from Seward with kenaifjords.com website showing several choices. Even though we took a regular cruise after, this small boat glacier and sea mammal viewing was great.
With your amount of time, I think you should decide if you want to see Kenai Peninsula (Homer/Seward) or travel to Denali, stopping in Telkeetna. Although Talkeetna was interesting, not enough so to take the trip north just to stop there - I would concentrate on Kenai Peninsula.
We took a 6-hour cruise from Seward with kenaifjords.com website showing several choices. Even though we took a regular cruise after, this small boat glacier and sea mammal viewing was great.
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I agree with Gail. with that short amount of time, I'd concentrate on the Kenai Peninsula and save Denali and Talkeetna for another visit.
My restaurant knowledge is a bit dated so I won't offer any advice in that regard. In Homer, there are a number of B&B's on Skyline Drive with tremoundous views of Kachemak Bay and the lower peninsula. I'd do a Google search and see what is still available.
Have a great trip. I'll be in the southeast at the same time.
My restaurant knowledge is a bit dated so I won't offer any advice in that regard. In Homer, there are a number of B&B's on Skyline Drive with tremoundous views of Kachemak Bay and the lower peninsula. I'd do a Google search and see what is still available.
Have a great trip. I'll be in the southeast at the same time.
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For breakfast in Seward there is a tiny restaurant in an old railroad car at the beginning of town - sorry, can't remember name. Worth it for breakfast - funky menu, funky waitstaff, even funkier clientele. Decent food. Wouldn't work as it is anyplace other than Alaska.
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The Homestead Restaurant <http://www.homesteadrestaurant.net/> in Homer would be perfect for your anniversary!
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Thanks to all for your help. We spent our honeymoon in the Canadian Rockies in '06, and last year went to the Swiss Alps, so the mountains hold a special attraction to us. I think I knew Mt. McKinley was a little too ambitious. Thanks Gail and dwooden, a day cruise from Seward was a definite. Thanks too to Orland_Vic and Historytraveler, the Homestead looks like a winner. Here's what I am thinking now...to Homer 8/3 for 2 days, then to Seward on 8/5 for 3 days (including one for cruise). Still could use specific help on B&B's or hotels. Anyone with feedback on Beary Patch, Kiana or Bay View Inn in Homer, or Harbor View in Seward? Any others to check?
Thanks again.
Walt
Thanks again.
Walt
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We really enjoyed Wild Rose B&B in Homer. It's a 10 minute drive to town but you're up on the mountain and the views are wonderful. The cabins at the B&B are all wonderful, too. We really felt at home there. You must stay two nights in Homer or you'll be driving your whole vacation!