Denali Visitor Center
The main visitor center for Denali National Park.
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Denali Visitor Center Details
The main visitor center for Denali National Park is located just 1.5 miles from the park entrance. The entrance area is also home to many of Denali's established facilities, including campgrounds, the famous dog kennels, the Morino Grill, and the rail station. Most of the park's Ranger-led programs originate at the Denali Visitor Center, which has a fully stocked and staffed information center, an exhibit hall, and a theater that shows the 20-minute interpretive film, "The Heartbeats of Denali," on the hour and half-hour throughout the day. The visitor center and theater are accessible to individuals with physical/mobility issues, with an elevator servicing all levels. Parking and restrooms are located here, as well. There are 10 handicapped parking spaces, and all restrooms are wheelchair-accessible. The Denali Visitor Center is open May 15 to mid-September. Hours are 8 a.m to 6 p.m. daily.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Denali Visitor Center
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Alaska Geographic Bookstore
Alaska Geographic, a non-profit educational organization, operates bookstores in several national parks in Alaska.
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Denali Visitor Center
The main visitor center for Denali National Park.
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McKinley Park Airport
Historic McKinley National Park Airport has a single 3,000 foot, gravel-surfaced runway.
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Morino Grill
Morino Grill is the only restaurant located in Denali National Park.
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Government Hill
Located at mile 2.5 on Denali Park Road, Government Hill has a small pullout for a scenic overlook.
