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 AveCall or come to the. bike shop for up-to-date trail reports, riding gear, and local knowledge.
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Backcountry Bike and Ski
132 W Arctic AveCall 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.
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Non Essentials
728 S Alaska StA 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.
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Poppy Lane Mercantile, LLC.
105 S Valley WayA 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.
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Fireside Books
720 S Alaska StA 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.
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Palmer
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
Turkey Red
550 S Alaska StFine 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.
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Palmer City Alehouse
320 E Dahlia AveAle 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 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Big Dipper Homemade Ice Cream
101 West Arctic AvenueLocal 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 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Bleeding Heart Brewery
562 S Denali StGreat 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.
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Bearpaw River Brewing Company
4605 E Palmer-Wasilla HwyGreat 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.
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Matanuska Brewing
513 S Valley WayGreat local brewery to enjoy beer, tacos, hamburger, outdoor seating and great views.
The Butte Burger Place
4376 S Old Glenn HwyVeteran-owned burger joint in the Butte.
Local bar with great burgers, pool, and darts. Family friendly until after dinner.
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Palmer Bar
828 S Colony WayLocal 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.
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The Noisy Goose
1890 Glenn HwyGreat local diner with a large menu and serves breakfast all day. Family friendly.
Brew HaHa
210 East Arctic AvenueAmazing 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.
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Klondike Mike's Saloon & Road House BBQ
820 S Colony WayA 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.
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Pizza Ria Delphi
101 E Arctic AveLocally owned pizzeria serving Italian and Green cuisine. Family friendly restaurant.
Local coffee shop with pastries, free wi fi, and art work.
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Vagabond Blues
642 S Alaska StLocal coffee shop with pastries, free wi fi, and art work.
Valley Hotel Open Café
606 S Alaska StFeaturing full menu with diner food
Chepo's Mexican Restaurant
11535 Market StCrema Coffee House & Pastries
South Rogers CircleLocal pastries, coffee, and goods.
Locally and family owned business serving unique warm and cold sandwiches.
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HeBrews Christian Café
490 S Knik-Goose Bay RdLocally and family owned business serving unique warm and cold sandwiches.
Evangelo's Restaurant
2530 E Parks HwyItalian cuisine and homemade pizzas.
A diverse menu for all preferences. Several beers on tap, a full bar, pizza, sandwiches, burgers, and appetizers. Family friendly.
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Locals Pub and Pizzeria
3100 E Parks HwyA 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.
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The Grape Tap
322 N Boundary StFine dining in Wasilla. Features a wide range of wines and tappas, outdoor seating, and a warm experience.
Smashburger
1451 E Parks HwyLocally 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
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Hatcher Pass
-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.
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Wasilla Lake
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.
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Government Peak Recreation Area
North Mountain Trails DriveLocal spot for winter sports, biking, hiking, and outdoor fun.
Knik River Public Use Area
Alaska Toy Rental
1855 S Chugach StLand, Motor Vehicle & ATV Tours
Finger Lake State Recreation Site
7287 E Bogard RdMatanuska Glacier
30820 West Glenn HighwayMatanuska Lakes State Recreation Area
4376 Glenn HwyReflections Lake
Kepler Park
4 S Old Glenn HwyFamily Friendly Activities
I-Farm ye-Reindeer
5561 Bodenburg LoopThe Musk Ox Farm
12850 E Archie RdPalmer Public Library
655 S Valley WayWasilla Public Library - City of Wasilla
500 N Crusey StThe Valley Cinema
3331 E Old Matanuska RdTown center that is located in heart of downtown. Festivals, events, and music are often hosted here.
Palmer Community Center (Depot)
610 S Valley WayTown 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.
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Alaska State Fair Inc
2075 Glenn HwyThe State Fair is held in August annually. Local events and music are hosted here at the other times of the year.
Extreme Fun Center - Wasilla
3501 E Old Matanuska RdFun 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 AveFun family projects at The Art Cafe AK! DIY art, art classes, delicious espresso, and coffee hand scoop ice cream & gourmet confections.
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Ungaphoswa
Local Farm Stands
Bushes Bunches
Sun Circle Farms
Pyrah's U Pick Farm
Amasiko nenkcubeko
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/