- The list below includes 44 free or cheap things to do in or near Palmer, Alaska, including 33 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, History Museums, Farms & Ranches and Fishing.
- From Bodenburg Butte to Lazy Mountain, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Palmer and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Wasilla, Eagle River, Anchorage and Girdwood.
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Half Moon Creek is a family run business that specializes in glass making. The company offers sheet glass, decorative glass pieces and classes to those looking to create their own one of a kind pieces.
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Also known as Fishtale River Guides, Alaska Salmon Fishing leads a variety of different fishing expeditions, including day trips with guided fishing or boat charters as well as seasonal ice fishing expeditions.
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Collecting, preserving, and celebrating the history of Palmer, Alaska, The Palmer Historical Society maintains the Colony House Museum. The society hosts frequent history themed events, as well, and creates a periodic newsletter.
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With Alaska Kayak Academy, visitors can join a Big Ice Trip tour where they can kayak near glaciers. The academy also offers beginners workshops for sea, lake, and whitewater kayaking.
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Located in the restored home of one of the first arrivals in the area, the Colony House Museum celebrates the traditions and history of the local area. The museum is run by the local historical society and is open daily.
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Palmer Ice Arena offers ice skating sessions for the public. Palmer Ice Arena Ice Skating Rink was founded in 2005 and is an indoor rink that is open year round.
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A 32-lane bowling center, North Bowl hosts both open and league bowling as well as tournaments and private parties. The center provides an arcade room, neon bowling and a bar with flat-screen televisions, pool tables and dart boards.
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3247 E. Cottle Loop, Wasilla, AK 99654
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Sixtyone North - Alaska Photo Day Tours leads photo adventure tours all over Alaska, with an emphasis on the northern areas. Tours specialize in wilderness views and wildlife spotting, and include stays at adventure lodges.
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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.
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2201 East Palmer-Wasilla Highway, Wasilla, AK 99654
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Alaska Kayak Academy-Day Rentals offers five types of kayak rentals including pack rafts, sea, lake, whitewater and inflatable kayaks, all with paddles included. Also available for rent are drysuits, drypants, gloves, watershoes and helmets.