Little Otter Chalet

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Little Otter Chalet

Local Business

Come by the local fishing store for all your fishing, tackle, and outdoor needs. A great place for visitors and families.
3 Rivers Fly & Tackle
390 E Railroad Ave
Call or come to the. bike shop for up-to-date trail reports, riding gear, and local knowledge.
6 locals recommend
Backcountry Bike and Ski
132 W Arctic Ave
6 locals recommend
Call or come to the. bike shop for up-to-date trail reports, riding gear, and local knowledge.
A great local gift shop with locally made products for your family and friends at home. This shop features local artists, oils and vinegars, and other Alaska ingredients.
13 locals recommend
Non Essentials
728 S Alaska St
13 locals recommend
A great local gift shop with locally made products for your family and friends at home. This shop features local artists, oils and vinegars, and other Alaska ingredients.
A great local gift shop with locally made products for your family and friends at home. This shop features local artists, clothing, jewelry, signs, and much more.
14 locals recommend
Poppy Lane Mercantile, LLC.
105 S Valley Way
14 locals recommend
A great local gift shop with locally made products for your family and friends at home. This shop features local artists, clothing, jewelry, signs, and much more.
A local book shop for all your reading needs featuring bestsellers, Alaska writers, puzzles, journals, and a great kids book area. Family friendly.
11 locals recommend
Fireside Books
720 S Alaska St
11 locals recommend
A local book shop for all your reading needs featuring bestsellers, Alaska writers, puzzles, journals, and a great kids book area. Family friendly.

City/town information

Palmer is a wonderful small town in the heart of Southcentral Alaska. Located 45 minutes from Anchorage, it s a perfect spot for recreation, dining, local events, and shopping. Our town values local business and has lots of hot spots you can walk and bike to with a wonderful central downtown area.
48 locals recommend
Palmer
48 locals recommend
Palmer is a wonderful small town in the heart of Southcentral Alaska. Located 45 minutes from Anchorage, it s a perfect spot for recreation, dining, local events, and shopping. Our town values local business and has lots of hot spots you can walk and bike to with a wonderful central downtown area.

Food scene

Fine dining and features local produce.
63 locals recommend
Turkey Red
550 S Alaska St
63 locals recommend
Fine dining and features local produce.
Ale house with over 30 beers on tap, pizza, burgers, and American dining. A great place to dine outside and enjoy great views and live music. Family friendly.
79 locals recommend
Palmer City Alehouse
320 E Dahlia Ave
79 locals recommend
Ale house with over 30 beers on tap, pizza, burgers, and American dining. A great place to dine outside and enjoy great views and live music. Family friendly.
Local homemade ice cream always introducing new flavors with a local touch. Family Friendly.
8 locals recommend
Big Dipper Homemade Ice Cream
101 West Arctic Avenue
8 locals recommend
Local homemade ice cream always introducing new flavors with a local touch. Family Friendly.
Great local brewery to enjoy beer, light snacks, and a great environment.
17 locals recommend
Bleeding Heart Brewery
562 S Denali St
17 locals recommend
Great local brewery to enjoy beer, light snacks, and a great environment.
Great local brewery to enjoy beer, pizza, salads, outdoor seating, and great view. Family friendly.
15 locals recommend
Bearpaw River Brewing Company
4605 E Palmer-Wasilla Hwy
15 locals recommend
Great local brewery to enjoy beer, pizza, salads, outdoor seating, and great view. Family friendly.
Great local brewery to enjoy beer, tacos, hamburger, outdoor seating and great views.
19 locals recommend
Matanuska Brewing
513 S Valley Way
19 locals recommend
Great local brewery to enjoy beer, tacos, hamburger, outdoor seating and great views.
Veteran-owned burger joint in the Butte.
The Butte Burger Place
4376 S Old Glenn Hwy
Veteran-owned burger joint in the Butte.
Local bar with great burgers, pool, and darts. Family friendly until after dinner.
9 locals recommend
Palmer Bar
828 S Colony Way
9 locals recommend
Local bar with great burgers, pool, and darts. Family friendly until after dinner.
Great local diner with a large menu and serves breakfast all day. Family friendly.
37 locals recommend
The Noisy Goose
1890 Glenn Hwy
37 locals recommend
Great local diner with a large menu and serves breakfast all day. Family friendly.
Amazing coffee and food stand with three locations.
Brew HaHa
210 East Arctic Avenue
Amazing coffee and food stand with three locations.
A local bar and grill with a diverse menu. This local spot is family friend until the evenings and hosts live music.
11 locals recommend
Klondike Mike's Saloon & Road House BBQ
820 S Colony Way
11 locals recommend
A local bar and grill with a diverse menu. This local spot is family friend until the evenings and hosts live music.
Locally owned pizzeria serving Italian and Green cuisine. Family friendly restaurant.
17 locals recommend
Pizza Ria Delphi
101 E Arctic Ave
17 locals recommend
Locally owned pizzeria serving Italian and Green cuisine. Family friendly restaurant.
Local coffee shop with pastries, free wi fi, and art work.
47 locals recommend
Vagabond Blues
642 S Alaska St
47 locals recommend
Local coffee shop with pastries, free wi fi, and art work.
Featuring full menu with diner food
16 locals recommend
Valley Hotel Open Café
606 S Alaska St
16 locals recommend
Featuring full menu with diner food
9 locals recommend
Chepo's Mexican Restaurant
11535 Market St
9 locals recommend
Local pastries, coffee, and goods.
14 locals recommend
Crema Coffee House & Pastries
South Rogers Circle
14 locals recommend
Local pastries, coffee, and goods.
Locally and family owned business serving unique warm and cold sandwiches.
7 locals recommend
HeBrews Christian Café
490 S Knik-Goose Bay Rd
7 locals recommend
Locally and family owned business serving unique warm and cold sandwiches.
Italian cuisine and homemade pizzas.
30 locals recommend
Evangelo's Restaurant
2530 E Parks Hwy
30 locals recommend
Italian cuisine and homemade pizzas.
A diverse menu for all preferences. Several beers on tap, a full bar, pizza, sandwiches, burgers, and appetizers. Family friendly.
8 locals recommend
Locals Pub and Pizzeria
3100 E Parks Hwy
8 locals recommend
A diverse menu for all preferences. Several beers on tap, a full bar, pizza, sandwiches, burgers, and appetizers. Family friendly.
Fine dining in Wasilla. Features a wide range of wines and tappas, outdoor seating, and a warm experience.
33 locals recommend
The Grape Tap
322 N Boundary St
33 locals recommend
Fine dining in Wasilla. Features a wide range of wines and tappas, outdoor seating, and a warm experience.
Locally owned. A wide range of burgers and appetizers. Family friendly.
Smashburger
1451 E Parks Hwy
Locally owned. A wide range of burgers and appetizers. Family friendly.

Recreation & Events

-Independence Mine Museum -Gold Cord Lake Trail -Summit Peak -April Bowl Trail -Overpass (open July annually) -Archangel Trail -Reed Lakes Trail -Gold Mint Trail
146 locals recommend
Hatcher Pass
146 locals recommend
-Independence Mine Museum -Gold Cord Lake Trail -Summit Peak -April Bowl Trail -Overpass (open July annually) -Archangel Trail -Reed Lakes Trail -Gold Mint Trail
Local park on the Parks Highway on the way to Wasilla. A great recreational spot for swimming, beach and water activities, and parks.
11 locals recommend
Wasilla Lake
11 locals recommend
Local park on the Parks Highway on the way to Wasilla. A great recreational spot for swimming, beach and water activities, and parks.
Local spot for winter sports, biking, hiking, and outdoor fun.
23 locals recommend
Government Peak Recreation Area
North Mountain Trails Drive
23 locals recommend
Local spot for winter sports, biking, hiking, and outdoor fun.
7 locals recommend
Knik River Public Use Area
7 locals recommend
Land, Motor Vehicle & ATV Tours
Alaska Toy Rental
1855 S Chugach St
Land, Motor Vehicle & ATV Tours
Finger Lake State Recreation Site
7287 E Bogard Rd
105 locals recommend
Matanuska Glacier
30820 West Glenn Highway
105 locals recommend
Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area
4376 Glenn Hwy
9 locals recommend
Reflections Lake
9 locals recommend
6 locals recommend
Kepler Park
37.4 S Old Glenn Hwy
6 locals recommend

Family Friendly Activities

101 locals recommend
Reindeer Farm
5561 Bodenburg Loop
101 locals recommend
74 locals recommend
The Musk Ox Farm
12850 E Archie Rd
74 locals recommend
Palmer Public Library
655 S Valley Way
Wasilla Public Library - City of Wasilla
500 N Crusey St
13 locals recommend
The Valley Cinema
3331 E Old Matanuska Rd
13 locals recommend
Town center that is located in heart of downtown. Festivals, events, and music are often hosted here.
Palmer Community Center (Depot)
610 S Valley Way
Town center that is located in heart of downtown. Festivals, events, and music are often hosted here.
The State Fair is held in August annually. Local events and music are hosted here at the other times of the year.
40 locals recommend
Alaska State Fair Inc
2075 Glenn Hwy
40 locals recommend
The State Fair is held in August annually. Local events and music are hosted here at the other times of the year.
21 locals recommend
Extreme Fun Center - Wasilla
3501 E Old Matanuska Rd
21 locals recommend
Fun family projects at The Art Cafe AK! DIY art, art classes, delicious espresso, and coffee hand scoop ice cream & gourmet confections.
The Art Cafe
131 E Blueberry Ave
Fun family projects at The Art Cafe AK! DIY art, art classes, delicious espresso, and coffee hand scoop ice cream & gourmet confections.

City advice

Don't miss

Local Farm Stands

Bushes Bunches Sun Circle Farms Pyrah's U Pick Farm
Customs and culture

For more information visit the following websites:

www.visitpalmer.com www.matsugov.us www.alaskavisit.com www.alaskastatefair.org www.palmerchamber.org/ www.nps.gov/locations/alaska/index.htm www.wasillachamber.org/