Guidebook for Palmer

Pioneer Peak Cabins
Pioneer Peak Cabins
Guidebook for Palmer

Food Scene

They have a great variety of American food and fresh Alaskan seafood.
37 locals recommend
The Noisy Goose
1890 Glenn Hwy
37 locals recommend
They have a great variety of American food and fresh Alaskan seafood.
Excellent, authentic, Mexican food
14 locals recommend
La Fiesta Restaurant
132 Evergreen Ave
14 locals recommend
Excellent, authentic, Mexican food
Excellent, trendy food.
63 locals recommend
Turkey Red
550 S Alaska St
63 locals recommend
Excellent, trendy food.
Coffee shop, soups and sandwiches are fantastic!
47 locals recommend
Vagabond Blues
642 S Alaska St
47 locals recommend
Coffee shop, soups and sandwiches are fantastic!

Sightseeing

Going to see a Glacier up close is a truly Alaskan experience. You can even walk on it.
105 locals recommend
Matanuska Glacier
30820 West Glenn Highway
105 locals recommend
Going to see a Glacier up close is a truly Alaskan experience. You can even walk on it.
Awesome mountains. Fabulous hiking opportunities. Historic mining area.
146 locals recommend
Hatcher Pass
146 locals recommend
Awesome mountains. Fabulous hiking opportunities. Historic mining area.
This is a great place to learn the history of our valley. Awesome gardens as well.
12 locals recommend
Palmer Visitor Information Center
723-799 S Valley Way
12 locals recommend
This is a great place to learn the history of our valley. Awesome gardens as well.

Arts & Culture

If you visit in late August you won't want to miss our State Fair.
40 locals recommend
Alaska State Fair Inc
2075 Glenn Hwy
40 locals recommend
If you visit in late August you won't want to miss our State Fair.
Local theater productions can be seen here, come see the talented people from our area.
The Glenn Massay Theater
8295 E College Dr
Local theater productions can be seen here, come see the talented people from our area.
See major theater productions and music from popular groups and artists.
53 locals recommend
Alaska Center for the Performing Arts
621 West 6th Avenue
53 locals recommend
See major theater productions and music from popular groups and artists.
See local theatrical productions.
Valley Performing Arts
251 W Swanson Ave
See local theatrical productions.

Parks & Nature

35 locals recommend
Hatcher Pass Public Use Area
35 locals recommend
Great half day hike.
24 locals recommend
Lazy Mountain Trail Head
2955 Mountain Trail Cir
24 locals recommend
Great half day hike.
Challenging Hike, plan all day or even an overnighter.
10 locals recommend
Pioneer Peak
10 locals recommend
Challenging Hike, plan all day or even an overnighter.
Great quick hike with stunning views. Only five minutes from the cabin.
10 locals recommend
West Butte Trail
15702-15704 Mothershead Ln
10 locals recommend
Great quick hike with stunning views. Only five minutes from the cabin.

Shopping

A great shop with handmade gifts by Alaskan artists.
Shane Lamb Studios
550 S Alaska St
A great shop with handmade gifts by Alaskan artists.
See titles by Alaskan authors.
11 locals recommend
Fireside Books
720 S Alaska St
11 locals recommend
See titles by Alaskan authors.
Shop downtown Palmer for a wide array of Alaskana and gifts.
South Alaska Street
South Alaska Street
Shop downtown Palmer for a wide array of Alaskana and gifts.

Essentials

15 locals recommend
Carrs
664 W Evergreen Ave
15 locals recommend
42 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
13401 Old Glenn Hwy
42 locals recommend

Entertainment & Activities

13 locals recommend
The Valley Cinema
3331 E Old Matanuska Rd
13 locals recommend
See live reindeer and other wildlife.
101 locals recommend
Reindeer Farm
5561 Bodenburg Loop
101 locals recommend
See live reindeer and other wildlife.
Palmer Golf Course
1000 Lepak Ave