Free & Cheap Things to Do in Eagle River, AK

  • The list below includes 62 free or cheap things to do in or near Eagle River, Alaska, including 36 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Hiking Trails, Off Road & ATV and Bowling.
  • From Eklutna Village Historic Park to Eagle & Symphony Lakes, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Eagle River and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Anchorage, Wasilla, Palmer and Girdwood.
  • The list below includes 62 free or cheap things to do in or near Eagle River, Alaska, including 36 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Hiking Trails, Off Road & ATV and Bowling.
  • From Eklutna Village Historic Park to Eagle & Symphony Lakes, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Eagle River and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Anchorage, Wasilla, Palmer and Girdwood.
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16.6 Miles
90% 316 votes
Fishing 4525 Enstrom Circle, Anchorage, AK 99502 MoreLess Info
Rust's Flying Service offers flights over Denali National Park, Mount McKinley, Prince William Sound, the Chugach Mountains, Cook Inlet Redoubt Bay, Brooks River, Katmai National Park, and Lake Clark National Park. The company also offers fly in salmon fishing trips.
16.7 Miles
89% 149 votes
Aviation Museums 4721 Aircraft Drive, Anchorage, AK 99502 MoreLess Info
Featuring amphibious planes, Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum has a wide variety of plane memorabilia to browse, from WWII planes to present day. The museum has a flight simulator where visitors can experience what it feels like to be a pilot.
16.7 Miles
57% 7 votes
History Museums Wasilla, AK MoreLess Info
The early days of the Knik community are on display at Knik Museum and Musher's Hall of Fame. Artifacts include clothing, furniture, tools and more. On the second floor, the Musher's Hall of Fame honors dogs and mushers who contributed to sled dog racing.
17.2 Miles
98% 1749 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Anchorage, AK MoreLess Info
Suited for fishing and swimming, Prince William Sound is also popular among the wildlife watchers for the diversity of animals encountered: marine mammals, birds, and land animals can all be found in here.
18.1 Miles
96% 265 votes
Kayaking Chugach State Park, Anchorage, AK MoreLess Info
Visitors to Lake Eklutna can hike, bike, ride horses, rock climb, picnic, fish, boat, ride ATVs, camp, cross-country ski, dog mush, and snowmobile depending on the season. The lake site has a 65 units for camping.
18.2 Miles
78% 257 votes
Dog Sleds Knik Road, Wasilla, AK MoreLess Info
Iditarod Headquarters is home to a sled dog race that has won worldwide acclaim and interest. Mushers and their dog teams race 1000 miles of the roughest terrain. Visit the museum, watch the move and take a dog sled ride.
18.2 Miles
55% 11 votes
Movie Theaters 3331 E Old Matanuska Road, Wasilla, AK 99654 MoreLess Info
Offering digital projection, The Valley Cinema plays the latest movie releases. They have a small arcade for games and a concession stand with meals like cheesesteak. They also offer beer and wine after 9 p.m.
18.4 Miles
87% 15 votes
Visitor Centers Mile 35.5 Parks Highway, Wasilla, AK 99654 MoreLess Info
Wasilla's Matanuska-Susitna (Mat-Su) Visitors Center offers a wide variety of information resources to visitors and tourists, or just those new to the area. The center also features some exhibits on local history and culture.
18.5 Miles
93% 244 votes
Parks 6998 Raspberry Road, Anchorage, AK 99502 MoreLess Info
Encompassing 1,400-acres of lush forests and stunning mountain views, Kincaid Park in Anchorage is an outdoor lovers paradise. Miles of trails for biking, hiking and jogging, traverse beautiful recreation areas, playgrounds, and picnic areas.
18.5 Miles
88% 17 votes
History Museums 323 N Main St, Wasilla, AK 99654 MoreLess Info
The cultural and historical heritage of Wasilla, Willow Creek, and Knik is on display at the Dorothy G. Page Museum. Numerous events are held at the museum including storytelling sessions, classes, and crafts.
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