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FAIRBANKS: Billie’s
DK Choice Backpackers Hostel $
KETCHIKAN: Silverking Campground/Hostels Map E2
Lodge $$$ 2895 Mack Blvd, 99709
Wilderness Lodge Map F5 Tel 907-479-2034
Grant Island, 20 miles NW of ∑ alaskahostel.com
Ketchikan, 99901 Good for aurora viewing: stay in
Tel 800-813-4363 a dorm, private room, gazebo, or
∑ silverkingalaska.com tent. Free linens, storage, bike use,
A family-run lodge situated on a Wi-Fi, phone, coffee/tea, showers.
private island with a boardwalk
built over the water. After fishing FAIRBANKS: Aurora Borealis
excursions that are included in Chalet & Lodge $$
the price, visitors are welcomed Modern Map E2
with a comfortable room, a hot 1906 Ridge Run Rd, 99707
shower, a home-cooked meal, Tel 907-389-2812
and a lounge with an open fire. ∑ auroracabin.com
Twenty miles north of Fairbanks,
Cabin-style accommodation at Mount in an ideal spot for aurora viewing
SITKA: Aurora Lodge (the two-bedroom chalet has a
Sitka International Hostel $ viewing platform). Spacious rooms.
Hostel Map E5 SKAGWAY: Chilkoot Trail
109 Jeff Davis St, 99835 Outpost $$ FAIRBANKS: Aurora Express
Tel 907-747-8661 B&B Map E4 Bed & Breakfast $$
∑ alaskahostelassociation.org In Dyea beside National B&B Map E2
Housed in the historic Tillie Paul Park campgrounds 1550 Chena Ridge Rd, 99708
Manor, this quiet and clean hostel is Tel 907-983-3799 Tel 907-474-0949
near the sea and just blocks away ∑ chilkoottrailoutpost.com ∑ fairbanksalaskabedand
from downtown. Guests enjoy an Get away from it all in individual, breakfast.com
entertainment room, a library, well-equipped log cabins, one Fabulously quirky accommodations
laundry services and a kitchen. off site. There’s a campfire pit, a in authentic railroad cars refitted
nearby waterfall, and a retreat Victorian-style, on tracks over-
SITKA: Alaska Ocean center. Breakfast included. looking the Tanana Valley. Break-
View Bed & Breakfast $$ fast is served in the dining car.
B&B Map E5
1101 Edgecumbe Dr, 99835 FAIRBANKS: Mount Aurora
Tel 907-747-8310 Western Interior Lodge $$
∑ sitka-alaska-lodging.com Modern Map E2
Three rooms with lovely down DENALI HIGHWAY: 2320 Fairbank Creek Rd, 99712
comforters on the beds. Free MacLaren Lodge $$ Tel 907-389-2000
organic breakfast, outdoor Wilderness Lodge Map E3 ∑ mountauroralodge.com
barbecue, hot tub, and croquet. Mile 42 Denali Hwy A former gold miner bunkhouse
Tel 907-269-4370 and mess hall remade as cabin-
DK Choice ∑ maclarenlodge.com style rooms. Spacious lounge, full
breakfast. Near skiing and town.
This secluded lodge at the McLaren
SITKA: Talon Lodge & Spa $$$ River offers rooms, cabins, bunks,
Wilderness Lodge Map E5 a remote glacier camp, and a very
Private island, Sitka, 99835 Alaskan roadhouse café. Wilder- DK Choice
Tel 1-800-536-1864 ness canoe trips are available. FAIRBANKS: Chena Hot
∑ talonlodge.com Springs Resort $$
A short boat trip from Sitka, with DENALI VILLAGE: Crow’s Nest $$ Wilderness Lodge Map E2
unspoiled views of the Inside Wilderness Lodge Map E3 Mile 56.5 Chena Hot Springs Rd
Passage and the ocean. Private Mile 238.5 Parks Hwy Tel 451-8104
and multi-room lodging is Tel 907-683-2723 ∑ chenahotsprings.com
offered. Gourmet meals are pre- ∑ denalicrowsnest.com This charming, environmentally
pared each night. Package prices The cabins of this rustic lodge sound resort is the best place
also include local transport, climb the hillside above Denali for comfortable rooms, along
guides, boats, and equipment. Village. There is an atmospheric with the best hot springs soaks
bar and dining room, all with and aurora-viewing in Alaska.
panoramic views. Free shuttle to Camping and budget yurts are
SITKA: Wild Denali National Park headquarters. also available.
Strawberry Lodge $$$
Wilderness Lodge Map E5 FAIRBANKS: Ah, Rose Marie
724 Siginaka Way, 99835 Downtown Bed & Breakfast $ TALKEETNA: Denali Fireside
Tel 907-747-3232 B&B Map E2 Cabins & Suites $$
∑ wildstrawberrylodge.com 302 Cowles St, 99701 Modern Map E3
Everything is about fish here, Tel 907-456-2040 22647 Talkeetna Spur Rd, 99676
and packages include salmon ∑ ahrosemarie.com Tel 907-733-2600
and halibut charters, fishing gear, Two quaint 1930s historic homes ∑ denalifireside.com
and fish-cleaning with chefs who an easy walk to downtown. Suites and cabins in rustic Alaskan
prepare the catch. Accommo- Accommodating hosts offer rooms style, have gas fireplaces, private
dations include suites, cabins, furnished with antiques with baths and kitchenettes, and
and a three-bedroom house. private baths and full breakfasts. private decks with scenic views.
Key to Price Guide see p242
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