Local Attractions and Eats
City/town information
Palmer
Quaint Alaska town with coffee shops and restaurants.
Food scene
Great local restaurant with traditional and unique food offerings.
63 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Turkey Red
550 S Alaska StGreat local restaurant with traditional and unique food offerings.
The Butte Burger Place
4376 S Old Glenn HwyGreat quick local burgers
Valley Hotel Open Café
606 S Alaska StGreat breakfast spot and 24 hour Diner .
Fred Meyer
13401 Old Glenn HwyLocal grocery store that sells EVERYTHING!
Local brewery and restaurant. Good outside summer seating options.
19 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Matanuska Brewing
513 S Valley WayLocal brewery and restaurant. Good outside summer seating options.
Local on tap non alcoholic Kombucha. Great avacado toast! to-go growlers or cafe seating.
11 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
203 Kombucha
105 S Valley WayLocal on tap non alcoholic Kombucha. Great avacado toast! to-go growlers or cafe seating.
Brew HaHa
210 East Arctic AvenueCoffee shack plus some
Raven's Perch Restaurant at Knik River Lodge
29979 E Knik River RdNice upscale restaurant with amazing views.
Sightseeing
Interesting historic mine in break taking setting. Great hikes in the vicinity.
49 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Independence Mine State Historical Park
23264 Gold Cord RdInteresting historic mine in break taking setting. Great hikes in the vicinity.
Visit authentic Reindeer working farm. Check with the farm to see if reservations are required
101 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
I-Farm ye-Reindeer
5561 Bodenburg LoopVisit authentic Reindeer working farm. Check with the farm to see if reservations are required
Great short local hike with outstanding visits of the surrounding Chugach mountain range and Matanuska Glacier
27 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
The Butte Trailhead
Great short local hike with outstanding visits of the surrounding Chugach mountain range and Matanuska Glacier
Knik River Lodge Helicopter & Glacier Dogsled Tour
29979 E Knik River RdAmazing flyovers of the massive Knik glacier
Local ski and single track bike trails and access to Government Peak .
23 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Government Peak Recreation Area
North Mountain Trails DriveLocal ski and single track bike trails and access to Government Peak .
Matanuska Glacier
30820 West Glenn HighwayWalk on a glacier!
Trail head to Pioneer Peak a few miles from the yurts
10 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Pioneer Peak
Trail head to Pioneer Peak a few miles from the yurts
Lazy Mountain Trail Head
2955 Mountain Trail CirGreat local hike with established trail.
Nice accessible lake with lake loop . Good view of the mudflats
9 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Reflections Lake
Nice accessible lake with lake loop . Good view of the mudflats
Scenic reservoir surrounded by amazing peaks and end of trail glacier access.
Kayak and Bike rentals lakeside.
75 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Eklutna Lake
Scenic reservoir surrounded by amazing peaks and end of trail glacier access.
Kayak and Bike rentals lakeside.
Quick Local Showers, Groceries and Gas
The Butte Wash Tub
16490 Marilyn DriveOffers showers not fair from the yurts
The Green Store Gas Station
Grab and go gas and limited groceries 3 miles from the yurts.
Carrs-Safeway
Full service groceries.