Location: Palmer
Top Things to do in Palmer
What to do and see in Palmer, Alaska (AK): The Best Nature & Parks
Palmer is a city in and the borough seat of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. It is part of the Anchorage Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the population of the city is 5,937.
Restaurants in Palmer
1. Government Peak Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By AlaskanTravelBuddies
We had our wedding at the Chalet and it was absolutely beautiful! Sierra was so helpful and kind in making our day a wonderful experience!
2. Independence Mine State Historical Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 427 reviews
Park dedicated to the history of the gold rush.
Reviewed By StefanieH443 - Lincoln, United States
I honestly expected that we would visit this historical part for about 30 minutes on our way from Talkeetna to Anchorage, but we ended up staying for two hours! We had a beautiful day, so we hiked some trails, explored the historical buildings, and let our kids do some gold panning. Parking is $5, and I'm guessing that they get a lot of visitors when the tourist season is normal, because the parking lot is big, and there are signs posted about traffic congestion. However, during COVID, we obviously did not have the same experience and were lucky that we could see everything without crowds. The park is being managed by a tourism company right now, so they do offer tours of the closed buildings for a fee. If you self-tour, you can see the manager's house, the assay office, and an exhibit of artifacts in the gift shop building. The miners expected to come back, so everything is very good condition inside the buildings. Gold panning is $5 for a pan, sieve, and shovel, and there is a small creek you can pan from. They also give you a vial if you find anything. :-)
3. Bodenburg Butte
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4.5 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By shirleyhQ458QY - Issaquah, United States
August 20, 2020: I can scratch walking the trail to the summit of Bodenburg Butte off my list as of today! Yay me! Yes, I'm very proud of me as I'm not a hiker or walk long distances regularly i.e., healthy for 72 1/2 years young but, not "physically fit" by any standard. Bottom line? The 360 degree view at the summit was worth every breath I took during the climb! I highly recommend it! Shirley Hall Palmer, AK
4. Lazy Mountain
5. Pioneer Falls
6. Crevasse Moraine Trail System
7. Reflections Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By A-Eland - Anchorage, United States
This lake is right next to the highway. I drive by this lake hundreds of times a year. I finally decided to stop here with my family one weekend to see this lake. I was surprised to find a beautiful and quiet walking trail around the lake. There is also an observation tower that cannot be seen from the highway. Don't pass up this easy to access lake and it's beautiful scenery.
8. Skeetawk
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