Guidebook for Grandma's Place
Hiking
Get to know this 13.6-mile out-and-back trail near Palmer on Knik River Road. Generally conisidered to be a challenging route, it takes an average of 11 hours to complete. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.
Pioneer Ridge Trail
East Knik River RoadGet to know this 13.6-mile out-and-back trail near Palmer on Knik River Road. Generally conisidered to be a challenging route, it takes an average of 11 hours to complete. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.
Reflections Lake trail is a 1.1 mile loop trail around the lake with boardwalks and an observation tower. The trail is good for all skill levels and is used primarily for walking, trail running, and nature trips.
9 locals recommend
Reflections Lake
Reflections Lake trail is a 1.1 mile loop trail around the lake with boardwalks and an observation tower. The trail is good for all skill levels and is used primarily for walking, trail running, and nature trips.
Popular 200-foot waterfall with a viewing platform via a scenic hike along a canyon.
80 locals recommend
Thunderbird Falls
25321 Old Glenn HighwayPopular 200-foot waterfall with a viewing platform via a scenic hike along a canyon.
West Butte Trailhead
Mothershead LaneA short hike with fantastic views.
Pioneer Falls Trail
Pioneer Falls TrailPlumley-Maud Trail
East Maud RoadMatanuska Lakes State Recreation Area
4376 Glenn HwyKepler Park
37.4 S Old Glenn HwyLazy Mountain Trail Head
2955 Mountain Trail CirPalmer Rail Trail
Rabbit Slough
Matanuska Lake Trailhead
Glenn HighwayTwin Peaks Trail
Twin Peaks TrailCrevasse-Moraine Trailhead
North Loma Prieta DrivePalmer- Moose Creek Trailhead
8516 Glenn HighwaySwan 'Quggesh' Lake Trails
2890 Barnyard CircleReed Lakes Trailhead
Gift Shops
Whimsy Gift Shoppe
642 S Alaska StIn-store shopping located in downtown Palmer includes Alaskana gifts.
Non Essentials
728 S Alaska StA little shop located in down town Palmer.
A great little shop in downtown Palmer easily overlooked that has many Alaskan gift.
Silvertip Design
421 S Alaska StA great little shop in downtown Palmer easily overlooked that has many Alaskan gift.
KNIK GLACIER AURORA GALLERY & GLASS STUDIO
21766 E Midnight DrCobb Street Market
550 S Alaska StPoppy Lane Mercantile, LLC.
105 S Valley WaySightseeing
Knik River Public Use Area
Knik Glacier
Eklutna Lake
Scenic Drives
Hatcher Pass is a mountain pass through the southwest part of the Talkeetna Mountains, Alaska. It is named after Robert Hatcher, a prospector and miner. The nearest cities are Palmer and Wasilla
Hatcher Pass Road
Hatcher Pass RoadHatcher Pass is a mountain pass through the southwest part of the Talkeetna Mountains, Alaska. It is named after Robert Hatcher, a prospector and miner. The nearest cities are Palmer and Wasilla
The Seward Highway will take you by the waters of Turnagain Arm, through the mountains in Turnagain Pass, and to the forests of the Kenai Peninsula.
Seward Highway
Seward HighwayThe Seward Highway will take you by the waters of Turnagain Arm, through the mountains in Turnagain Pass, and to the forests of the Kenai Peninsula.
Beluga Point Sight
Seward HighwayArctic Valley
18800 Arctic Valley RdArctic Valley Overlook
Arctic Valley RoadAdventure
Alaska Zipline Adventure Park
8801 North Wolverine RoadAlaska Zoo
4731 O'Malley RdAlaska Raceway Park
Alaska Toy Rental
1855 S Chugach StKnik River Lodge Helicopter & Glacier Dogsled Tour
29979 E Knik River RdOutbound Heli Adventures | Anchorage Alaska
3901 South Lindsey CircleTwin Peaks Trail Head
Jeep TrailEklutna Tailrace
13145 S Old Glenn HwyPalmer Municipal Airport-PAQ
901 South Airport RoadMorgan Horse Trail
2955 Mountain Trail CircleAlaska Horse Adventures, LLC
18810 Walling RdPony Wheel Ranch
16650 East Spruce StreetSunderland Ranch
10856 N Wolverine RdThings To Do
An Athabascan Indian settlement, Eklutna Village dates to 1650 and is a great place to learn about Alaska's native people.
7 locals recommend
Eklutna Village Historic Park
Eklutna Village RoadAn Athabascan Indian settlement, Eklutna Village dates to 1650 and is a great place to learn about Alaska's native people.
Information about Palmer and a self-guided walking tour.
16 locals recommend
Palmer Museum of History & Art
723 S Valley WayInformation about Palmer and a self-guided walking tour.
What is more fun than petting the reindeer! These gentle reindeer are fun to feed and pet.
101 locals recommend
Reindeer Farm
5561 Bodenburg LoopWhat is more fun than petting the reindeer! These gentle reindeer are fun to feed and pet.
The Musk Ox Farm
12850 E Archie RdRabbit Creek Shooting Park
15222 Seward HighwayAlaska Museum of Transportation and Industry
3800 W Museum DrColony House Museum
316 E Elmwood AvePalmer Visitor Information Center
723-799 S Valley Way