Arts & Culture
Alaska Raceway Park
5599 South Race WayCool cars, awesome owners and a view that is super amazing!
Visitors welcome to the farm for a close up experience of these magnificent Paleolithic ruminants with guided tours, engaging exhibits, and a gift shop featuring hand-knit qiviut items.
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The Musk Ox Farm
12850 E Archie RdVisitors welcome to the farm for a close up experience of these magnificent Paleolithic ruminants with guided tours, engaging exhibits, and a gift shop featuring hand-knit qiviut items.
We are never, ever on temporary
greens, and have the best greens in the
state 6 years running. In fact, former
PGA tour pro Rex Caldwell said they
were the "2nd- best greens he had ever
putted "
Palmer Golf Course
1000 Lepak Ave
We are never, ever on temporary
greens, and have the best greens in the
state 6 years running. In fact, former
PGA tour pro Rex Caldwell said they
were the "2nd- best greens he had ever
putted "
Sightseeing
Sweet little hike up the Butte with more amazing views of the area. Knik Glacier and Butte's Bethel can be seen from the top--happy travels!
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Bodenburg Butte
Sweet little hike up the Butte with more amazing views of the area. Knik Glacier and Butte's Bethel can be seen from the top--happy travels!
Wonderful place. Home to reindeer plus elk and other. Horseback rides up on the Butte. Beautiful and amazing. So much fun and awesome people.
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I-Farm ye-Reindeer
5561 Bodenburg LoopWonderful place. Home to reindeer plus elk and other. Horseback rides up on the Butte. Beautiful and amazing. So much fun and awesome people.
Prominent land features of the region include the Knik Glacier, Knik River, Pioneer Peak, Jim Creek, Bodenburg Creek, Friday Creek, Metal Creek, and Hunter Creek. Tons to explore here!
Knik River
Prominent land features of the region include the Knik Glacier, Knik River, Pioneer Peak, Jim Creek, Bodenburg Creek, Friday Creek, Metal Creek, and Hunter Creek. Tons to explore here!
Alaska's largest U-pick operation. Tucked away in the shadow of the beautiful Mat-Su Valley's most prominent mountain, Pioneer Peak Farm has been run by the Pyrah family for more than three decades.
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Pyrah's Pioneer Peak Farm
4350 Bodenburg LoopAlaska's largest U-pick operation. Tucked away in the shadow of the beautiful Mat-Su Valley's most prominent mountain, Pioneer Peak Farm has been run by the Pyrah family for more than three decades.
All kinds of wildlife--tons of trails to explore. The Plumley-Maud Trail is a year round multi- use trail which runs north-south between Maud Road on the north and Plumley Road on the south.
South George Plumley Road
South George Plumley RoadAll kinds of wildlife--tons of trails to explore. The Plumley-Maud Trail is a year round multi- use trail which runs north-south between Maud Road on the north and Plumley Road on the south.
Pioneer Peak is an extemely picturesque and massive mountain. It rises up over 6000 feet from its base near the Knik River flats. It also boasts one of the easiest approaches of any mountain in Alaska
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Pioneer Peak
Pioneer Peak is an extemely picturesque and massive mountain. It rises up over 6000 feet from its base near the Knik River flats. It also boasts one of the easiest approaches of any mountain in Alaska
Lazy Mountain Recreation Area is a non-motorized attraction serving hikers, mountain runners, equestrians, picnickers, dog walkers, and Nordic skiers. If you like hiking it is close and gorgeous!
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Lazy Mountain
Lazy Mountain Recreation Area is a non-motorized attraction serving hikers, mountain runners, equestrians, picnickers, dog walkers, and Nordic skiers. If you like hiking it is close and gorgeous!
Trails--tons! Close and beautiful. Three trail heads that feature easy, moderate and difficult adventures.
Eklutna Lake Road
Eklutna Lake RoadTrails--tons! Close and beautiful. Three trail heads that feature easy, moderate and difficult adventures.
The Edge Nature Trail begins at the rest area and provides a 20-minute walk through the forest to glacier viewing platforms. Summer activities include hiking, glacier trekking and river rafting.
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Knik River Lodge
29979 E Knik River RdThe Edge Nature Trail begins at the rest area and provides a 20-minute walk through the forest to glacier viewing platforms. Summer activities include hiking, glacier trekking and river rafting.
Eklutna Lake and Thunderbird Falls are two stops only a few miles apart, 30-40 minutes from Anchorage. Glaciers feed the lake with beautiful ice blue water surrounded by snow capped peaks and spruce.
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Amathunzi kaThunderbird
25321 Old Glenn HighwayEklutna Lake and Thunderbird Falls are two stops only a few miles apart, 30-40 minutes from Anchorage. Glaciers feed the lake with beautiful ice blue water surrounded by snow capped peaks and spruce.
Hatcher Pass offers access to extraordinary mountaineering terrain, beautiful mountain scenery, gold panning, berry picking, hiking, biking and horseback riding in the summer.
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Hatcher Pass
Hatcher Pass offers access to extraordinary mountaineering terrain, beautiful mountain scenery, gold panning, berry picking, hiking, biking and horseback riding in the summer.
Very cool historical info -- house is available to tour for a small fee.
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Colony House Museum
316 E Elmwood AveVery cool historical info -- house is available to tour for a small fee.
Simply gorgeous--much to see and awesome hiking opportunities!
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Eagle River Nature Center
32750 Eagle River RdSimply gorgeous--much to see and awesome hiking opportunities!
Essentials
The Green Store
3655 S Old Glenn HwyPerfect small community get the basics store, gas station and cafe all in one stop!
Everything Else
Private place to stay with all the necessary amenities plus many places to explore.
Butte's Bethel Farm Bed & Breakfast
18175 Walling RdPrivate place to stay with all the necessary amenities plus many places to explore.
Offers many classes--if you are a yoga enthusiast you may want to check it out. Many instructors, classes and diversity--PLUS a gorgeous studio!
Midnight Sun Yoga Center
125 Evergreen AveOffers many classes--if you are a yoga enthusiast you may want to check it out. Many instructors, classes and diversity--PLUS a gorgeous studio!
Entertainment & Activities
Welcome to the Alaska State Fair, home of record-setting giant vegetables and beautiful flower gardens. Nestled in the heart of the Chugach Mountains, in the fertile Matanuska-Susitna Valley.
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Alaska State Fair Inc
2075 Glenn HwyWelcome to the Alaska State Fair, home of record-setting giant vegetables and beautiful flower gardens. Nestled in the heart of the Chugach Mountains, in the fertile Matanuska-Susitna Valley.
Shopping
Explore the area on an ATV. 907-746-7732
Paydirt Rentals aim to please--lots of trails out here to explore on a wheeler. Our favorite trip is to the Knik Glacier--a good day's ride but beautiful!
Paydirt Rentals
3895 South Old Glenn HighwayExplore the area on an ATV. 907-746-7732
Paydirt Rentals aim to please--lots of trails out here to explore on a wheeler. Our favorite trip is to the Knik Glacier--a good day's ride but beautiful!
Amazing fun kitchen 'things' + they have some pretty good coffee and things to go with it! Nice folks!
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Non Essentials
728 S Alaska StAmazing fun kitchen 'things' + they have some pretty good coffee and things to go with it! Nice folks!
Drinks & Nightlife
Heard from a friend they have some fabulous beer!--Made right here in Palmer, Alaska!
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Arkose Brewery
650 E Steel LoopHeard from a friend they have some fabulous beer!--Made right here in Palmer, Alaska!