Guide to the Mat-Su Valley
Food scene
This is a great restaurant that is also very close to Sunset Cottage.
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Settlers Bay Lodge
5801 S Knik Goose Bay RdThis is a great restaurant that is also very close to Sunset Cottage.
KGB Pizza
2530 South Knik Goose Bay RoadThe best pizza in the valley--hands down.
Little Miller's Metro
1700 Lucille StreetThe best soft serve ice cream in the valley!
Perkup Espresso
1690 Fern StGreat hot and cold drinks on the go.
Camping & Fishing
This is a great campground with river fishing on one of the key salmon rivers for central Alaska.
Little Susitna Public Use Facility
30428 Little Susitna River Access RdThis is a great campground with river fishing on one of the key salmon rivers for central Alaska.
Fish Creek
A good, close spot to go salmon fishing.
Sightseeing
This is a beautiful drive that takes you from Wasilla/Palmer to Willow. There are several places along the way to get out and hike as well as incredible views.
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Hatcher Pass
This is a beautiful drive that takes you from Wasilla/Palmer to Willow. There are several places along the way to get out and hike as well as incredible views.
Great hiking, great views, great history.
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Independence Mine State Historical Park
23264 Gold Cord RdGreat hiking, great views, great history.
Outdoor Recreation
Big Lake South State Recreation Site
4678 S Big Lake RdA fun recreation site for the whole family!
Newcomb Park Wasilla Lake
891 E Parks HwyA fun playground and lake recreation area for the family.
City/town information
Launching point for the annual Iron Dog snowmachine race.
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Big Lake
Launching point for the annual Iron Dog snowmachine race.
Wide open spaces and gorgeous views of the surrounding Chugach Mountains and Alaska Range.
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Wasilla
Wide open spaces and gorgeous views of the surrounding Chugach Mountains and Alaska Range.
Home to the annual Alaska State Fair. Great views, great hiking and great four wheelin'.
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Palmer
Home to the annual Alaska State Fair. Great views, great hiking and great four wheelin'.