Guidebook for Palmer
Food Scene
They are the best! From coffee to ice cream to sandwiches. There are multiple locations in the Valley
Little Miller's Cafe
6177 E Palmer-Wasilla HwyThey are the best! From coffee to ice cream to sandwiches. There are multiple locations in the Valley
Palmer City Alehouse
320 E Dahlia AveParks & Nature
Hatcher Pass is great for hiking as there are multiple hiking trails in addition to just meandering around on the mountain. Independence Mine is awesome for history and great views of the Valley.
35 locals recommend
Hatcher Pass Public Use Area
Hatcher Pass is great for hiking as there are multiple hiking trails in addition to just meandering around on the mountain. Independence Mine is awesome for history and great views of the Valley.
Finger Lake is great place to view the beautiful Alaskan scenery. There is a shallow roped off swimming area for kids and the lake is great for kayaks.
Finger Lake
Finger Lake is great place to view the beautiful Alaskan scenery. There is a shallow roped off swimming area for kids and the lake is great for kayaks.
West Butte Trail
15702-15704 Mothershead LnThis is a family friendly short hike.
Entertainment & Activities
Alaska State Fair held in August / September - always a good time:)
40 locals recommend
Alaska State Fair Inc
2075 Glenn HwyAlaska State Fair held in August / September - always a good time:)
A working reindeer farm where you can see reindeer. They have many activities throughout the summer and winter months.
101 locals recommend
Reindeer Farm
5561 Bodenburg LoopA working reindeer farm where you can see reindeer. They have many activities throughout the summer and winter months.
The Musk Ox Farm
12850 E Archie RdAlaska Museum of Transportation and Industry
3800 W Museum DrPalmer Museum of History & Art
723 S Valley WayColony House Museum
316 E Elmwood AveIditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
2100 S Knik-Goose Bay RdWasilla Museum & Visitor Center
391 Main StTalkeetna Historical Society Museum
22248 D StSightseeing
Glacier View Adventures has a zipline, it is truly beautiful to soar through the Alaskan scenery. They also offer tours on the Matanuska Glacier and ice climbing.
Glacier View Adventures
35068 Glenn HighwayGlacier View Adventures has a zipline, it is truly beautiful to soar through the Alaskan scenery. They also offer tours on the Matanuska Glacier and ice climbing.
Essentials
Fred Meyer
1501 E Parks HwyCarrs
664 W Evergreen Ave3 Bears is 2-3 minutes away with local produce, fishing/hunting items in addition to all your essentials.
12 locals recommend
Three Bears Alaska
8151 E Palmer-Wasilla Hwy3 Bears is 2-3 minutes away with local produce, fishing/hunting items in addition to all your essentials.
Shopping
Target
1801 E Parks HwyArts & Culture
In addition to great exhibits, the Museum has a great restaurant.
313 locals recommend
Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
625 C StIn addition to great exhibits, the Museum has a great restaurant.
Alaska Native Heritage Center
8800 Heritage Center Dr