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It is a handsome place with wonderful exhibits, an ongoing program of
relevant films, some shorter videos in and around the displays,

dioramas of the countryside, detailing history, culture, environment,

and wildlife. There was even a special photographic history of the

Iditarod Race, with information and photos of former winners and

multi-time participants in the iconic race. We spent about 3 hours
absorbing as much as we could from this remarkable venue.

There was no eatery in the center, so we struck out on the snow & ice-

covered sidewalks to find some lunch—a few blocks away we entered

the El Dorado Mexican restaurant and enjoyed an enormous taco
salad—one could have been shared among the three of us. The kind

waiter ordered a cab to take us back to the Best Western where we had

to pick up our luggage and head for the airport.