Guidebook for Palmer
Food Scene
A restaurant with creative and locally sourced food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Her moussaka is incredible. Sun Salad will rock your world if it is in season. And you can't go wrong with a chocolate covered macaroon to end it all.
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Turkey Red
550 S Alaska StA restaurant with creative and locally sourced food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Her moussaka is incredible. Sun Salad will rock your world if it is in season. And you can't go wrong with a chocolate covered macaroon to end it all.
Might be the best burger in Alaska. A hole in the wall that churns out tasty burgers on tasty buns. His fries are great too. No regrets. *You can also order Chinese here- which is untested in our home but a nice option to have.
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Burger Jim
8301 E Palmer-Wasilla HwyMight be the best burger in Alaska. A hole in the wall that churns out tasty burgers on tasty buns. His fries are great too. No regrets. *You can also order Chinese here- which is untested in our home but a nice option to have.
I like their central location and Vanilla Rooibos tea.
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Vagabond Blues
642 S Alaska StI like their central location and Vanilla Rooibos tea.
Parks & Nature
Come one, come all! Trails are here for runners, hikers, fatbikers, strollers, xc skiers, sledders, and those who just want to park in the lot and enjoy the amazing view of Pioneer Peak and surrounding mountains. Lifetime Adventures is now offering fat bike and xc ski rentals out of the chalet.
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Government Peak Recreation Area
North Mountain Trails DriveCome one, come all! Trails are here for runners, hikers, fatbikers, strollers, xc skiers, sledders, and those who just want to park in the lot and enjoy the amazing view of Pioneer Peak and surrounding mountains. Lifetime Adventures is now offering fat bike and xc ski rentals out of the chalet.
Whether you want a shorter hike along the creek or want to go the full 9 miles into the Gold Mint Glacier and camp overnight, this trail is a popular destination. The parking lot is open to camping (for a fee) and there are toilet facilities. In August and September, the hills west of the parking lot are good blueberry picking grounds.
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Gold Mint Trailhead
Fishhook-Willow RoadWhether you want a shorter hike along the creek or want to go the full 9 miles into the Gold Mint Glacier and camp overnight, this trail is a popular destination. The parking lot is open to camping (for a fee) and there are toilet facilities. In August and September, the hills west of the parking lot are good blueberry picking grounds.
The drive up to Independence Mine is beautiful itself and then when you get there, there is much to explore. In summer and winter you can walk trails and see placards next to old mining buildings explaining the history there. Gold Cord trail is an awesome summer hike. There are groomed trails in the winter for skiing and sledding as well as snow machining. The area is also a take off point for back country adventuring. The red A-frame Hatcher Pass Lodge offers food and drinks with views. You can continue up and over Hatcher Pass from here during the summer months- an incredible drive.
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Independence Mine State Historical Park
23264 Gold Cord RdThe drive up to Independence Mine is beautiful itself and then when you get there, there is much to explore. In summer and winter you can walk trails and see placards next to old mining buildings explaining the history there. Gold Cord trail is an awesome summer hike. There are groomed trails in the winter for skiing and sledding as well as snow machining. The area is also a take off point for back country adventuring. The red A-frame Hatcher Pass Lodge offers food and drinks with views. You can continue up and over Hatcher Pass from here during the summer months- an incredible drive.
The view from the top of the short but steep butte is amazing.
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Bodenburg Butte
The view from the top of the short but steep butte is amazing.
Sightseeing
Learn more about the iconic race at this small museum. Call ahead because they have seasonal hours.
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Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
2100 S Knik-Goose Bay RdLearn more about the iconic race at this small museum. Call ahead because they have seasonal hours.
Shopping
The Cobb Street Market is where local artisans offer unique food, art and crafts for sale. Alaska-themed gifts in an indoor bazaar setting.
North Cobb Street
North Cobb StreetThe Cobb Street Market is where local artisans offer unique food, art and crafts for sale. Alaska-themed gifts in an indoor bazaar setting.
Essentials
Fred Meyer
13401 Old Glenn HwyEntertainment & Activities
Experience the indoor museum and take a guided walking tour of the farm. It takes about an hour and is fascinating if you want to do something that you can't do anywhere else.
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The Musk Ox Farm
12850 E Archie RdExperience the indoor museum and take a guided walking tour of the farm. It takes about an hour and is fascinating if you want to do something that you can't do anywhere else.
Feed reindeer from your hand and enjoy meeting a few other Alaskan animals on his short, family-friendly tour. There is minimal walking involved- you learn about reindeer and then go walk into the field where they are grazing. They are adorable and friendly and don't have teeth so they won't bite you!
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Ferma tal-Fenek
5561 Bodenburg LoopFeed reindeer from your hand and enjoy meeting a few other Alaskan animals on his short, family-friendly tour. There is minimal walking involved- you learn about reindeer and then go walk into the field where they are grazing. They are adorable and friendly and don't have teeth so they won't bite you!
Winter sled dog tours close to Wasilla with good people. Start your day with a sled dog tour, enjoy lunch at The Krazy Moose Subs and then go explore the Iditarod Museum with a mocha from Crema Bakery in hand.
www.DoubleEKennels.com
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7450 N King Cove DrWinter sled dog tours close to Wasilla with good people. Start your day with a sled dog tour, enjoy lunch at The Krazy Moose Subs and then go explore the Iditarod Museum with a mocha from Crema Bakery in hand.
www.DoubleEKennels.com
On Facebook:
Double E Kennel (no "s" at the end)