Mccarthy Travel Guide
Alaska, United States
McCarthy is a very small community in Alaska, with a population of 28. It is served by Mc Carthy Airport (MXY), the local airport for travellers arriving by air.
There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of McCarthy, so beach visits are not a feature of staying here. The area has cold winters and milder summers typical of Alaska, with summer generally the more practical season for travel.
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Pays in USD
Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 911
Dial code +1
Tipping: Tipping is customary in the United States for various service industries. It's a significant part of service workers' income.
Best time to visit Mccarthy
Jan
-9°14Feb
-8°9Mar
-2°6Apr
4°9May
10°11Jun
17°10Jul
19°12Aug
17°15Sep
11°18Oct
2°14Nov
-6°11Dec
-12°11Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Mccarthy
Kennecott Mines
monument
3.1 km
Mccarthy General Store
monument
4.2 km
McCarthy Power Plant
historic site
4.3 km
Wrangell-St Elias National Park
national park
3 km
Kennecott Mine, Alaska
historic site
3 km
Kennecott National Historic Landmark
historic site
3 km
Wrangell-St. Elias Mountains
park
4.3 km
Getting there
Mc Carthy Airport · 0 km
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