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Denali Visitor Center

Denali National Park and Preserve, AK
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Type: Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Traveller Description: A visit to Denali includes a stop at the visitor centers, a drive on the park road or taking a bus deep into the wilderness. A majority of... more »
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Raleigh, North Carolina
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283 reviews 283 reviews
150 attraction reviews
Reviews in 61 cities Reviews in 61 cities
117 helpful votes 117 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

There is a lot of good information here but I got a lot more from hiking and doing the shuttle bus tour. I would stop here if you have extra time.

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Pewaukee, Wisconsin
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20 reviews 20 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Great place to get trail information and head out on a hike. Beware that the mosquitoes in the area are swarming!!! We road the shuttle to see the huskies and demo then hiked back to the visitor center...a nice mostly downhill walk! They have a nice gift shop and cafe as well!

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Commack, New York
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

had to go separate from the tour but it was worth the extra effort. very informative staff. Just getting there was a little out of the way.

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Singapore, Singapore
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39 reviews 39 reviews
15 attraction reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

We parked at the Wilderness Access Centre (WAC) which was near the visitor center and bought shuttle bus tickets which departs from the WAC to Eielson Visitor Centre. The ~3 hr bus ride to Eielson was beautiful with frequent stops along the way to look at the scenery and animals. We weren't allowed to alight the bus when we spot... More

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Southcentral Pennsylvania
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63 reviews 63 reviews
30 attraction reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Very nice exhibits -- lots of thought went into what they've done here, and I especially liked the ability to walk through the tundra and see specifics of the park. A wonderful park center.

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Tampa, Florida, United States
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Most local resorts have free shuttles to here. Great little movies and exhibits. Really good book store on site ( Alaska Geographic society runs ) have a free dog sled demonstration.

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Santa Rosa, California
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383 reviews 383 reviews
67 attraction reviews
Reviews in 129 cities Reviews in 129 cities
105 helpful votes 105 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Enjoyed the center. Info available to buy re flora, birds, animals. Helps with ID when you see something not familiar

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Sierra Vista, AZ
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15 reviews 15 reviews
10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

A large, open facility near the train station/airstrip with rangers ready with info and maps. There was also a museum area with dioramas and displays of Denali and Alaska wildlife and park history.

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Apex, North Carolina
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22 reviews 22 reviews
10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

They have desk where you may ask questions and they have a museum about the history of the DENALI park, and they have some things about the native culture of Alaska and the people who first started coming to Denali.

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Greensboro, North Carolina
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26 reviews 26 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

Check out the visitors center and other centers near the park entrance. Don't miss any of the video presentations that they offer.

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