They call Alaska “The Last Frontier” for good reason. Though the bigger Alaskan towns get most of the travel hype, there are ways to go off-the-beaten-path in Alaska. Remote and intimate, the town of Talkeetna has a population of less than a thousand people. However, that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to do in this tiny town. The best way to experience Talkeetna is to take a Celebrity Cruisetour, where you can experience this frontier town for yourself in a land and sea package on the way to other Alaskan destinations like Seward or Anchorage. A Cruisetour can be arranged before or after a seven-night cruise on Alaska’s stunning coast and gives you a chance to head inland for unforgettable experiences. With Cruisetours, you have the unique chance to tailor your vacation to your interests, whether you’re a nature lover or an adrenaline seeker. 

Talkeetna is home to incredible nature, including whitewater rafting and kayaking along the Chulitna River or a syrup-tasting at Kahiltna Birchworks, which produces the area’s birch syrup. River guides, fishing, rock climbing, and wilderness hikes are par for the course during your time in Alaska, but Talkeetna also has plenty to offer in the way of cute family-owned businesses, a quaint microbrewery, and a very walkable downtown. 

Of course, the main draw for visitors during an Alaska Cruisetour are the panoramic views of Denali—you might know it by its old name, Mount McKinley—and Alaska’s stretch of breathtaking mountain ranges, which Talkeetna residents boast is even better than if you were catching a glimpse from within Denali National Park itself.

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