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Luna1 Mar 25th, 2016 04:26 PM

Alaska; one night between Seward and Talkeetna
 
Due to the tricky scheduling involved accommodations in Alaska, I have one unaccounted for day/night between Seward and Talkeetna. What between those two spots would be good to spend a day and night at? We are two middle aged adults with 4 young adults who are most interested in wildlife/adventure/nature.
Thanks for any thoughts!

tomfuller Mar 25th, 2016 05:22 PM

There are several nice places in Wasilla. The other option would be Palmer.

Gardyloo Mar 25th, 2016 06:00 PM

Just stay in Anchorage and have a good meal and a comfortable place to sleep.

traveller1959 Mar 26th, 2016 09:22 AM

Matanuska Glacier is gorgeous. You can climb the glacier's toe. So another vote for Palmer or Wasilla. You may also visit the synchretist cemetary of Eklutna with the colourful spirit houses. And certainly Anchorage is worth a day.

HappyTrvlr Mar 26th, 2016 11:41 AM

We stayed at Aleyeska Resort in Girdwood, wonderful.

jetset1 Mar 27th, 2016 06:39 AM

The Alyeska Resort would be a great choice. Lots of trails, a tram to view glaciers, very nice hotel.

gail Mar 27th, 2016 09:05 AM

There are even short day hikes one can take from Anchorage - husband and adult son spent an afternoon hiking and saw a bear. For dinner (wish I remember the name) but downtown there is a brewery/restaurant that we enjoyed.

jetset1 Mar 27th, 2016 04:56 PM

The Glacier Brewhouse.

sdpryde Mar 29th, 2016 07:28 AM

There's the Girdwood/Portage/Whittier area (my favorite family area in AK). You can easily spend 2-3 days there if kids area involved. For a list of things to do check out the post at this link:

http://goo.gl/dPvuEJ


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