TALKEETNA - MUSIC HAS NO AGE LIMITS
We take a 15 mile detour from the road to Denali to visit Talkeetna. I immediately like this town. I could live here – in the summer. It’s obviously a tourist attraction and there are the expected bars, restaurants and gift shops, but there’s also a spirit that’s comfortable and makes me feel at home. The pizza place has a guitarist in their outdoor area in the afternoon. Gift shops and tour offices are all colorful and ‘happy’ looking. Locals and tourists ride bikes down the main street, and free roaming dogs and Frisbee playing represent the free spirit of this place.
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The historic Fairview Inn hosts good beer and a band at night (although it's still completely light out). The bar comes complete with dogs laying in the doorway, dancers decked out in Alaskan rubber boots, and an old fisherman jiving to the music. Locals mix with tourists from all over the world, and all of us are having a great time.
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Dusseldorfers - Prosit
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