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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. Alaska Backcountry Adventure Tours
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5.0 based on 632 reviews
We offer an exciting way to experience Alaska year-round with our half-day, full day, and multi-day tours. With fully guided ATV and side-by-side tours in the summer and fully guided snowmobile tours in the winter, we specialize in experiencing glaciers. Let us be your guide to the backcountry of Alaska!
2. Alaska Horse Adventures
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5.0 based on 632 reviews
We provide exciting horse related adventures for Alaskans, and Alaska guests! Trail rides, sleigh rides, packing in the mountains, you name it! Do you want an exciting, fast paced ride...? Or perhaps a calm, leisurely ride? Let us know your needs and wants, and we will try to accommodate you the best we can!
Reviewed By deborahwaisanen59 - Wasilla, United States
What a wonderful old fashion Christmas memory we created for our grandchildren that they will remember more than any toy they will receive under the tree. For years to come we will remember the special sleigh ride we took with the snowy mountains and trees in the background. Very friendly workers and we would highly recomment the sleigh ride in the winter and horse back riding in the summer.
3. Government Peak Recreation Area
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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!
4. Alaska Lakes Guide Service LLC
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5.0 based on 58 reviews
Alaska Lakes Guide Service provides year round guided fishing and ice fishing in the Anchorage and Mat-Su Valley region of Alaska. No matter what month you decide to visit Alaska, we will be fishing! We are a full service fishing guide company that will take you 'catching' for Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Northern Pike, Burbot, Grayling, King Salmon, Red Salmon, Silver Salmon, Chum and Pink Salmon. Whether it is by one of our two boats, 12ft angler kayaks, shore walk in, or snowmobiles, we will take you to the fish. I look forward to fishing with you. It will be a great time!
5. Sunderland Ranch
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5.0 based on 30 reviews
Horse Adventure Trail Rides through mountain trails, over creeks and across fields. Ride through 400 acres of private farmland in the Chugiak Mountains. Wagon tours across our farm to feed elk and cattle. Farm tours includes hydroponic growing house. We also have a Bed and Breakfast and Legacy Mountain Lodge. Stay & Play! Horse arena, trail rides, wagon tours, kids camps and farm tours! Our summer kids day-camp programs incorporate horse skills, trail rides and other ranching activities. Get out here and enjoy a true Alaskan adventure!
Reviewed By AAVIATRIXX - Fort Lauderdale, United States
Last week I enjoyed one of THE MOST beautiful and satisfying trail rides with the Sunderland Ranch. I called Katie Sunderland explained what I was looking for and she set me up with her husband Sloan Sunderland on a private trail ride that beat all. Let me say this - whenever I travel somewhere new it is my "thing" to go on a trail ride- some get suvineers - I try and find the best place to ride- I have ridden in Ireland, Spain, Equator, Peru, Costa Rica, Turkes and Caicos, Mexico,Georgia, Tennessee, Florida -the list goes on, but this ride beat all. Their farm is sprawling, top notch and has a great family vibe. The horses are HIGH quality well cared for well trained family members - not "nose to tail worn out nags" you find on many "canned excursion" rides. I had RYDER and fell in love- this horse had serious heart and knew the lay of the land and kept me engaged yet very safe. Sloan was a fantastic wrangler guide. As a 3rd or maybe even 4th generation owner of that family farm (can't remember) He knew everything about the mountain we went up and the area we rode- to say the least there was not a dull moment between the well paced trail ride, INCREDIBLE VIEWS, and area history I got to take in. I am already planning on going back next summer with a large group of people to do a multi day ride and lodge on their magnificent yet authentic Log cabin with all the modern amenities one could need- including a steam room and sauna!! on my trip to Alaska i was able to take a helicopter to the knick glacier, ride four wheelers on a 40 mile trail, go dog sledding in the mountain snow, and hiking- BY FAR THIS WAS THE MOST EXCITING AND AUTHENTIC WAY FOR ANY EQUESTRIAN OR ANIMAL LOVER TO SEE ALASKA. No questions asked... book it.
6. Alaska Glacier Experience
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5.0 based on 26 reviews
We want to give you the experience of a lifetime! This is so much more than a typical tourist ATV/UTV tour. For one thing, we cover 20-50 miles depending on the tour. That means you'll enjoy a huge diversity of terrain, vegetation, wildlife, and absolutely incredible scenery. You'll ride across rivers, climb dunes, go deep into the forest and have some high-speed runs on the open riverbed. No matter where in the valley we are, you'll see amazing views of glaciers, rugged mountains, rivers and so much more. This is one of the most amazing and unique areas of Alaska. Add in new industry-leading machines, a knowledgeable guide who will make sure to keep you safe, and you've got a recipe for great fun! Drive an ATV or UTV. UTVs are available in 2 or 4 seats and ATVs also fit 2. No experience needed and gear provided. Tours available from 4 to 8 hours. The 8-hr Glacier Tour comes with lunch on the moraine. Shuttle service available form Anchorage. Explore Alaska like an Alaskan!
7. Independence Mine State Historical Park
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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. :-)
8. 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
9. Knik Glacier Tours
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5.0 based on 237 reviews
10. Knik River Lodge
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5.0 based on 44 reviews
