**Saddles up to the bar and buys everyone a beer**

Greetings everyone...hope all is well with all today.

I have a quick question for those that have been to the great State of Alaska. A group of us are planning a road trip from the DC area next summer and I'm wondering...

Which is the best destination town/city to shoot for in Alaska?

I've heard Skagway and/or Fairbanks, but would like to hear from otther riders. Give me your thoughts; good or bad!

Thanks again.

 

You've got to go to Fairbanks. Just outside of that cityoff of Richardson Highway 2 is a place called HARLEY'S DINER MC.It's on 2600 Hurst Rd in the city of NORTH POLE, AK. Good down to earth American food, great atmosphere, friendly people. It was the dream of a fellowwho was inthe restaurant business to open a "Harley"style diner. Unfortunately, last summer, after he completed his dream, he was killedat an intersection while he and his wife were riding their bikes. His wifeclipped his bike, thussending it into oncoming trafficwhereHe was killed. I was at that intersection when it happened. No helmets are required, and he wasnt wearing one, as was graphically evident. Anchorage is another beautiful, beautiful city. Skagway isn't anything to write home about.....it's ok. Only comment......take TONS of money. You cant believe how expensive it is up there, especially during Tourist/Cruise time.
It gets chilly in the morning, and is typically rainy, so have an extra pair of boots, socks, etc. cause they'll get soaked. Another great destination is Denali. What views. They actually have a Harley Dealer there, as they do in Anchorage, Skagway and Fairbanks. I visited eachdealer whenwe were there last year.

 

You might like this link..

www.balsamfir.com/motorcycle.htm

on the left hand side link to Alaska Canada's highway

 

A buddy and I rode from Anchorage down the Alaska Highway to Yellowstone, Deadwood, Sturgis and Rapid City last summer (and back to Anchorage, of course). If you're making that long of ride, and have the time, why not do Fairbanks, down the Parks Highway to Anchorage, and the Kenai Peninsula? I'd also take a pass on Skagway. A group of us did a Top of the World run around and down to Skagway, caught the ferry to Haines and wrapped back to Anchorage two years ago. Don't get me wrong, Skagway has a neat little railroad trip....but the cruise ships kind of destroy the experience :-( Just my 2 cents worth!

 

If you go, try to make it down the Kenai to the town of Homer. Riding into Homer was one of the most beautiful scenes ever. Fun town,too.
Also, take a day in Seward and do a boat ride out into Resurection Bay and the Kenai Fiords. This is a MUST.
Any questions,please email me.

 

Stationed at Elmendorf AFB in Anchorage for four years. Definitely take the ride to Denali. Nice ride south to Seward, too.
The ALCAN was a trip in itself ... ALOT to see and experience. Would recommend that ride to ANYONE who wants to see some awesome scenery.
Hook up with the House Of Harley-Davidson in Anchorage and check out their ride schedule. Two other shops I know of ... Wasilla & Soldotna.
I'm plannin' on making the trip up the ALCAN again next summer if I can afford it.