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Things to know!
The wedding is located 2.5 hours from Anchorage. Flying into Soldotna is an option for those who want to decrease their time in the car, but the couple highly suggests the drive because it's both beautiful and had plenty to see and do along the way!
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Recommended Airlines
Alaska Airlines Delta Airlines American Airlines United Airlines If you want to fly directly to Soldotna, consider Grant Aviation at https://flygrant.tflite.com/Public/GRT/FlightInfo/FlightStatus
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Rental Car Notes
Those flying into Anchorage will require a rental car to get to the venue, we recommend grouping up with other travelers if possible! Alternatively, you can book with the charter bus service directly from the Anchorage Airport to Soldotna at https://www.alaskabuscompany.com/anchorage-soldotna-bus Uber, local taxi, or a rental car in Soldotna will be needed once you get off the bus though Those flying into Soldotna can utilize Uber and local cab services in the area, and rental car options will be more limited in Soldotna due to the smaller airport & city
Hotel
Alaska Angler's Inn
We have established a room block with this location at $120.00 per night. Any travelers who wish to book a room should call the hotel directly and mention you are apart of the wedding room block!
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Lodging Rental
If you are traveling with a large group (Adair Family or Sloan family), we highly recommend looking into local vacation rental options like Vrbo or Airbnb to decrease costs compared to the hotel stay! This is also an amazing option for our other travelers too as you can rent small cabins on the river for nearly the same price as the room block Booking well in advanced is highly encouraged! Recommended rentals (by the wedding venue owner) - Arctic Wolf Lodge - Jay Furney(719) 240-2185 - just 2 doors downstream, they can sleep up to 20+ people - Orca Lodge contact Mark Wackler (907) 394-8378 (small private cabins) - New Duplex that can handle 7-8 people in each unit. Super nice and brand-new complex RIGHT DOWN THE ROAD (non-river side of road). On VRBO-Rental Numbers: 1.) 3166822 2.) 3166821 - Keystone Retreat, Sandi Larson 907-242-0697 - Keystone Kozy - VRBO: Rental Number: 1217605 - New Englander On The Kenai (907) 262-5487 - Aspen Hotel Soldotna (907) 260-7736 (in Soldotna of Sterling Hwy). They allow pets and have breakfast. - Kenai River Lodge (907) 262-4292 Address: 393 Riverside Drive, Soldotna - Riverside house rental on same street near Swiftwater Campground down the street, 4 bedrooms, up to 12 guests, 9 beds - Kim MacDonald +1 (907) 398-3680 - Alaska Kozy Cabins (907) 252-0447 Kim’s cottages for a cheaper but high quality place (not on river but close to town). Studio (2 people), 1 bedroom (up to 4), 2 bedroom (up to 5 people) prices between $100-$200 per night. Call Kim at +1 (907) 398-3680.
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Things to do - Local to the wedding
Outside of the wedding, things to experience in the Soldotna/Kenai area - Fishing (of course) both directly on the rive as well as plenty of guided boat options - Plenty of hikes and trail systems - Go to the beach! (remember its Alaska) - Local food options - Bear watching tours - Kenai National Wildlife Refuge - Jumpin Junction (for the kids)
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Things to do - Extended Stay
For those wanting to explore Cities we recommed to visit: - Seward or Homer (Kenai Peninsula) Austin and Rylee love fishing in Seward on the ocean & Austin knows a place you can rent everything you need - Anchorage is beautiful with plenty to do if you want more of the city but still be able to fish and explore the beauty of Alaska - Wasilla/Palmer This is where Rylee and Austin call home, about an hour north of Anchorage. You get the small town feel with beautiful mountain views and can explore the Cook inlet, Hatchers Pass (mountains), and have plenty of lakes to fish within minutes of each other, PLUS the Alaska State Fair will be taking place in Palmer during your visit!
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Soldotna Taxi/Cab Information
Zuriel w/ TNT Taxi Service (907) 513-9407 Alaska Cab (907) 262-1555 Inlet taxi cab (907) 262-4770