Guidebook for Wasilla
Food Scene
Funky ambiance, local art showcase, occasional live music and jam sessions.
47 locals recommend
Vagabond Blues
642 S Alaska StFunky ambiance, local art showcase, occasional live music and jam sessions.
Good healthy Mediterranean food. Service can be slow, but worth the wait.
63 locals recommend
Turkey Red
550 S Alaska StGood healthy Mediterranean food. Service can be slow, but worth the wait.
The Valley's only wine bar. Good food, good service, good wine, a bit on the pricey side. Its really small, so you may want a reservation.
33 locals recommend
The Grape Tap
322 N Boundary StThe Valley's only wine bar. Good food, good service, good wine, a bit on the pricey side. Its really small, so you may want a reservation.
Drinks & Nightlife
49 beers on tap? What's not to like! Family friendly, free Saturday evening outside concerts in the summer (dress for it!) Can be loud, usually very busy after work.
79 locals recommend
Palmer City Alehouse
320 E Dahlia Ave49 beers on tap? What's not to like! Family friendly, free Saturday evening outside concerts in the summer (dress for it!) Can be loud, usually very busy after work.
Dance lessons, Karaoke, Live Music...its the local watering hole, always has something going on, check their Facebook page for events. It can be loud, you can order in food.
Four Corners Lounge
8000 E Palmer-Wasilla HwyDance lessons, Karaoke, Live Music...its the local watering hole, always has something going on, check their Facebook page for events. It can be loud, you can order in food.
Parks & Nature
Hatcher Pass Public Use Area
Good hikes start here.
Fantastic view from the top...its a lot of stairs, but worth the effort for a overview of the Matanuska Valley. Borough parking fee. Well maintained trail.
27 locals recommend
The Butte Trailhead
Fantastic view from the top...its a lot of stairs, but worth the effort for a overview of the Matanuska Valley. Borough parking fee. Well maintained trail.
Alaska History. Scenery is really hard to beat. The buildings and mine area are fascinating historically. State park fee.
49 locals recommend
Independence Mine State Historical Park
23264 Gold Cord RdAlaska History. Scenery is really hard to beat. The buildings and mine area are fascinating historically. State park fee.
Arts & Culture
The best in local talent, budget price for high quality locally produced live theater. Go if you have the opportunity.
Valley Performing Arts
251 W Swanson AveThe best in local talent, budget price for high quality locally produced live theater. Go if you have the opportunity.
Free. Stop in on a Friday during the Friday Fling market times. History of Palmer and more. Small area, but interesting.
16 locals recommend
Palmer Museum of History & Art
723 S Valley WayFree. Stop in on a Friday during the Friday Fling market times. History of Palmer and more. Small area, but interesting.
This is just a very cool museum, it has extensive grounds, lots of odd things to see. Well worth the time to go and see! Your entry fee supports the museum, which is volunteer operated.
14 locals recommend
Alaska Museum of Transportation and Industry
3800 W Museum DrThis is just a very cool museum, it has extensive grounds, lots of odd things to see. Well worth the time to go and see! Your entry fee supports the museum, which is volunteer operated.
Shopping
Downtown Palmer is the best kept local shopping secret. Everything from books to beanie babies...Friday Market is a fun visit, everything is easy walking distance from downtown.
48 locals recommend
Palmer
Downtown Palmer is the best kept local shopping secret. Everything from books to beanie babies...Friday Market is a fun visit, everything is easy walking distance from downtown.
Essentials
Like a mini Costco. This is where you go to stock up on essentials.
12 locals recommend
Three Bears Alaska
8151 E Palmer-Wasilla HwyLike a mini Costco. This is where you go to stock up on essentials.
Sightseeing
Visit the reindeer, moose, and whatever else. Its a Palmer "must see"
101 locals recommend
Reindeer Farm
5561 Bodenburg LoopVisit the reindeer, moose, and whatever else. Its a Palmer "must see"
Must visit...the only Musk Ox farm in the country! Open to the public for a fee, which supports the farm. This is a 'don't miss' place of interest unique to Palmer, Alaska.
74 locals recommend
The Musk Ox Farm
12850 E Archie RdMust visit...the only Musk Ox farm in the country! Open to the public for a fee, which supports the farm. This is a 'don't miss' place of interest unique to Palmer, Alaska.