The road to Denali is in excellent condition. Mainly 2 lanes once outside of ANC, but wide lanes and shoulders. Down to Seward it gets a little more cramped, and you should count on getting slowed by boat trailers in addition to campers, etc...

As for ANC, went there for my third time July 4th holiday. A must do is dinner at Club Paris. This is a truly unique place if you like funky. No 'creative' cuisine here just excellent local seafood and great steaks. Take your own wine. Dinner for 2 even with wine will be under $100.00. Sorry I am such a cheerleader for them, but I usually have at least two meals there. Typical of AK, you can dress up or down as much as you want.

Finally, if you are in ANC on the weekend, take in the Saturday market with vendors selling crafts, food, and kitsch (sp?) from all over Alaska. Marvel at the friendliness and small town atmosphere. I am in love with it, and will return in September, and already have my July 4th, 2003 tkt on NW (one of the few airlines that will book that far in advance).