Guidebook for Denali National Park and Preserve

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Guidebook for Denali National Park and Preserve

Food Scene

The Artisan Cafe at Tonglen Lake is a wonderful place for delicious coffee, home-made chai, and home-made baked goods. Locals frequent Tonglen Lake, so you might get some local color as well! Gorgeous views of the Lake and the surrounding mountains. Sometimes there's live music and events so check out their website: http://tonglenlake.com/events. Locally owned and operated.
Tonglen Lake Lodge
The Artisan Cafe at Tonglen Lake is a wonderful place for delicious coffee, home-made chai, and home-made baked goods. Locals frequent Tonglen Lake, so you might get some local color as well! Gorgeous views of the Lake and the surrounding mountains. Sometimes there's live music and events so check out their website: http://tonglenlake.com/events. Locally owned and operated.
In the heart of "Glitter Gulch" where many of the restaurants and hotels are just outside of Denali National Park is Black Bear Cafe. It's a little local gem in the midst of corporate hotels. They have great desserts, coffee, breakfast, and lunch items. Their outdoor deck is nice for relaxing and people watching. Locally owned and operated.
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The Black Bear
Parks Highway
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In the heart of "Glitter Gulch" where many of the restaurants and hotels are just outside of Denali National Park is Black Bear Cafe. It's a little local gem in the midst of corporate hotels. They have great desserts, coffee, breakfast, and lunch items. Their outdoor deck is nice for relaxing and people watching. Locally owned and operated.
Prospectors Pizza has great pizza and beer! It's open 11 am - midnight and can be rather lively and fun. Locally owned and operated.
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Prospectors Pizzeria and Alehouse
238.9 Parks Hwy
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Prospectors Pizza has great pizza and beer! It's open 11 am - midnight and can be rather lively and fun. Locally owned and operated.
There are 2 Food Trucks in the Grizzly Bear Resort parking lot - Denali Thai and the Mariachi Moose. Something quick, easy, and delicious!
Denali Grizzly Bear Resort
231.1 Parks Highway
There are 2 Food Trucks in the Grizzly Bear Resort parking lot - Denali Thai and the Mariachi Moose. Something quick, easy, and delicious!
Delicious Eastern European food that is served with a smile. Many of the seasonal hotel workers in the Denali area are from Eastern Europe and one of them decided to open up a fun restaurant! Locally owned and operated.
Moose-AKa's
238.9 Parks Hwy
Delicious Eastern European food that is served with a smile. Many of the seasonal hotel workers in the Denali area are from Eastern Europe and one of them decided to open up a fun restaurant! Locally owned and operated.
49th State Brewing Co. is the only brew pub in the Denali area. Great beer and good food with outdoor dining combine to make this a fun place to eat and drink. Sometimes they have music outside! It's located north of Denali Hideaway in the small town of Healy - across from the 3 Bears Grocery Store.
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49th State Brewing Co
248 Parks Hwy
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49th State Brewing Co. is the only brew pub in the Denali area. Great beer and good food with outdoor dining combine to make this a fun place to eat and drink. Sometimes they have music outside! It's located north of Denali Hideaway in the small town of Healy - across from the 3 Bears Grocery Store.
Panorama Pizza is locally owned, has great pizza and beer, and has a wonderful deck to enjoy the gorgeous views.
Panorama Pizza Pub
224 Parks Highway
Panorama Pizza is locally owned, has great pizza and beer, and has a wonderful deck to enjoy the gorgeous views.
Newly renovated, the McKinley Creekside Restaurant and Bakery is a local favorite. They offer Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. The food is down home and delicious. It's at Mile 224 Parks Highway.
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McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe
224 Parks Hwy
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Newly renovated, the McKinley Creekside Restaurant and Bakery is a local favorite. They offer Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. The food is down home and delicious. It's at Mile 224 Parks Highway.

Drinks & Nightlife

This is the place for live music in the Denali area. It's open 11 am - 3 am and is often frequented by local seasonal workers. Locally owned and operated.
Denali Park Salmon Bake
Mile 238.5 Parks Hwy
This is the place for live music in the Denali area. It's open 11 am - 3 am and is often frequented by local seasonal workers. Locally owned and operated.

Parks & Nature

The Denali Visitors Center is open from 8 am - 6 pm and is a wonderful place to gain knowledge about the ecosystem of Denali National Park. The movie "Heartbeats of Denali" is shown every hour on the top of the hour. It's also THE PLACE to go for any information about Denali.
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Denali Visitor Center
Park Road
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The Denali Visitors Center is open from 8 am - 6 pm and is a wonderful place to gain knowledge about the ecosystem of Denali National Park. The movie "Heartbeats of Denali" is shown every hour on the top of the hour. It's also THE PLACE to go for any information about Denali.
Triple Lakes Trailhead (the south end) is very close to Denali Hideaway!! It's the longest trail in Denali National Park at 9 miles one way. The north end starts at the Denali Visitor Center. You might see beaver in one of the lakes!
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Triple Lakes Trailhead
Parks Highway
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Triple Lakes Trailhead (the south end) is very close to Denali Hideaway!! It's the longest trail in Denali National Park at 9 miles one way. The north end starts at the Denali Visitor Center. You might see beaver in one of the lakes!
The hiking trails at the entrance of Denali National Park are all good and there's a trail for everyone - from easy to strenuous. My favorite trail is the Healy Overlook Trail as it gets your heart pumping! It's a 1700' elevation gain with spectacular views. You can go past the end of the maintained trail to get up even higher and really feel like you're in the wilderness.
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Denali National Park & Preserve
Parks Hwy
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The hiking trails at the entrance of Denali National Park are all good and there's a trail for everyone - from easy to strenuous. My favorite trail is the Healy Overlook Trail as it gets your heart pumping! It's a 1700' elevation gain with spectacular views. You can go past the end of the maintained trail to get up even higher and really feel like you're in the wilderness.
The Mountain Vista Rest Area (Mile 13 Denali Park Rd.) and the Savage River area (Mile 15 Denali Park Rd.) are both wonderful areas for hiking, having a picnic, and enjoying the sights. You can drive your personal vehicle to Mile 15 Park Rd. and after that you have to be on a bus. The Park Rd. to Mile 15 is open 24/7 so get out and enjoy the gorgeous scenery no matter what the time.
Mountain Vista Picnic Area
The Mountain Vista Rest Area (Mile 13 Denali Park Rd.) and the Savage River area (Mile 15 Denali Park Rd.) are both wonderful areas for hiking, having a picnic, and enjoying the sights. You can drive your personal vehicle to Mile 15 Park Rd. and after that you have to be on a bus. The Park Rd. to Mile 15 is open 24/7 so get out and enjoy the gorgeous scenery no matter what the time.

Entertainment & Activities

Going to the Denali "Doggie Demo" is a highlight of many visitors to Denali National Park. A Park Ranger gives an interpretive talk about the sled dogs of Denali. You also get a chance to pet the wonderful, friendly sled dogs if you'd like. It's free and no reservations are needed. The Doggie Demos are at 10 am, 2 pm, and 4 pm seven days a week. There is a free courtesy bus that departs the Denali Visitor Center 40 mins. before each show to take you there. The show lasts about 40 mins.
Denali Sled Dog Kennels
Alaska 3
Going to the Denali "Doggie Demo" is a highlight of many visitors to Denali National Park. A Park Ranger gives an interpretive talk about the sled dogs of Denali. You also get a chance to pet the wonderful, friendly sled dogs if you'd like. It's free and no reservations are needed. The Doggie Demos are at 10 am, 2 pm, and 4 pm seven days a week. There is a free courtesy bus that departs the Denali Visitor Center 40 mins. before each show to take you there. The show lasts about 40 mins.
Rafting down the Nenana River is an unforgettable experience that is a highlight for many. Denali Raft Adventures is run by locals who will take care of you. They have a variety of rafting trips to choose from.
Denali Raft Adventures Inc
Mile 238 Parks Highway
Rafting down the Nenana River is an unforgettable experience that is a highlight for many. Denali Raft Adventures is run by locals who will take care of you. They have a variety of rafting trips to choose from.
Can you guess what they sell at the Denali Cannabis Cache? Cannabis is legal in Alaska and this small shop is filled with anything that you need to feel good - along with CBD products. The very knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff will help you with any questions about their inventory. Bring a driver's license or photo I.D. as you have to be over 21 years old to enter.
Denali's Cannabis Cache
Can you guess what they sell at the Denali Cannabis Cache? Cannabis is legal in Alaska and this small shop is filled with anything that you need to feel good - along with CBD products. The very knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff will help you with any questions about their inventory. Bring a driver's license or photo I.D. as you have to be over 21 years old to enter.

Essentials

Grizzly Bear Resort and Campground has a small grocery and liquor store.
Denali Grizzly Bear Resort
231.1 Parks Highway
Grizzly Bear Resort and Campground has a small grocery and liquor store.
Three Bears Grocery Store in Healy is the closest grocery store to Denali Hideaway. It's a good size grocery store with anything you'd need. The prices are a little bit higher than in Fairbanks or Anchorage. They even have a growler bar!!!!
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Three Bears Healy
248.5 Parks Hwy
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Three Bears Grocery Store in Healy is the closest grocery store to Denali Hideaway. It's a good size grocery store with anything you'd need. The prices are a little bit higher than in Fairbanks or Anchorage. They even have a growler bar!!!!

Arts & Culture

Here is what Denali Education Center is: "Since 1989 Denali Education Center has been a non-profit educational partner of Denali National Park and Preserve. Through our partnership with NPS and the support of the local community, we have been able to give visitors and Alaska residents of all ages the chance to form lasting connections to Denali and their natural world." Please check out their website for day programs and community events: https://www.denali.org/. They sometimes have art openings, music, farmers markets, interesting speakers and so much more!
Denali Education Center
Here is what Denali Education Center is: "Since 1989 Denali Education Center has been a non-profit educational partner of Denali National Park and Preserve. Through our partnership with NPS and the support of the local community, we have been able to give visitors and Alaska residents of all ages the chance to form lasting connections to Denali and their natural world." Please check out their website for day programs and community events: https://www.denali.org/. They sometimes have art openings, music, farmers markets, interesting speakers and so much more!
Denali Arts & Glass Studio is the premium local art gallery in Denali Park, Alaska. They are a privately and locally owned gallery in the heart of Denali, one mile north of Denali National Park entrance. They feature functional, useable, and wearable artwork made by about 50 local Alaskan artists, with a handful of artists from the lower 48. They have a unique array of artwork that is fun and affordable, and a very welcoming space to shop in. When visiting their studio you will often see one of their artists at work creating in their workshop. Their inventory includes: stained glass, fused glass, mosaics, jewelry, antler art, fabric art, yarns, knitted & crocheted items, paintings, ornaments, notecards, and so much more.
Denali Glass Studio
Mile 238.5 Parks Hwy
Denali Arts & Glass Studio is the premium local art gallery in Denali Park, Alaska. They are a privately and locally owned gallery in the heart of Denali, one mile north of Denali National Park entrance. They feature functional, useable, and wearable artwork made by about 50 local Alaskan artists, with a handful of artists from the lower 48. They have a unique array of artwork that is fun and affordable, and a very welcoming space to shop in. When visiting their studio you will often see one of their artists at work creating in their workshop. Their inventory includes: stained glass, fused glass, mosaics, jewelry, antler art, fabric art, yarns, knitted & crocheted items, paintings, ornaments, notecards, and so much more.