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“Into Alaska On The McKinley Explorer” TravelLady
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 28 attractions in Fairbanks
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Traveler Description: A scenic railroad spanning 356 miles, from Fairbanks to Anchorage.
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Attraction type: Scenic railroad
Activities: Viewing wildlife

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“Terrific way to see the landscape”
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5 of 5 stars
evilipoo   30 contributions
ca
Sep 19, 2009

We rode the McKinley Explorer as part of a Holland Americe Cruisetour from Fairbanks to Denali and then (on another day) from Denali to Anchorage. Both legs were well narrated, though we found the second leg to be more scenic. The glass domed cars make for terriffic viewing of wildlife and the narrators will interrupt dialogue to point it out.... more

“What a way to travel!”
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5 of 5 stars
travel lovin' family   23 contributions
Boise, Idaho
Jul 6, 2009

The McKinley Explorer train from Anchorage to Fairbanks is wonderful. The seats were comfortable with lots of leg room and the view from the domed windows incredible. The "gift shop" was really tiny but I did manage to buy a couple of things. Meals - had one of each on while traveling. Breakfast and lunch were good but dinner was... more

“alaskan adventures”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Feb 24, 2002
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I would just like to put out a word of advice as an Alaskan to all those who may enjoy the summer here and wonder what exactly to do next...We have no big cities, really, and no main attractions the beauty lies a bit more subtly in everything. So here is my advice to anyone wanting to take an alaskan... more

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