Things to Do in Palmer, AK

  • Our list of the best things to do in Palmer, Alaska, features the top 61 nearby activities — including 34 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Palmer, AK has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Tours, Adventures, and Museums & Galleries.
  • The results below include the top 23 things to do within the city of Palmer, AK , followed by 38 popular activities in nearby cities, including Wasilla, Eagle River, Chickaloon, McCarthy, Anchorage, Girdwood and Chugiak
  • Our list of the best things to do in Palmer, Alaska, features the top 61 nearby activities — including 34 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Palmer, AK has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Tours, Adventures, and Museums & Galleries.
  • The results below include the top 23 things to do within the city of Palmer, AK , followed by 38 popular activities in nearby cities, including Wasilla, Eagle River, Chickaloon, McCarthy, Anchorage, Girdwood and Chugiak
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36.5 Miles
Alaska's Finest Tours & Cruises helps to point visitors in the right direction when setting up their excursion plans throughout Alaska, including private tours. The most popular tours include glacier and wildlife exploration, dog sledding and helicopter tours.
36.7 Miles
93% 8145 votes
Neighborhoods 411 W. 1st Ave., Anchorage, AK MoreLess Info
A popular touristic attraction in the warm season for its scenic train-trips, the Alaska Railroad Depot offers 12-hour rides, in which wildlife can be spotted, and scenery can be admired. One of the stops is at the Denali National Park.
36.7 Miles
91% 4683 votes
Hiking Trails entrance at W 2nd Ave, Anchorage, AK MoreLess Info
With a total length of 11 miles, the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail offers the hikers and the bikers a view of the ocean and of Mount McKinley. It is popular among wildlife watchers, this being the home of moose, wolves, porcupines, and many species of birds.
36.7 Miles
84% 183 votes
Flea Markets 300 C St, Anchorage, AK 99501 MoreLess Info
Encompassing over seven acres every summer weekend, Downtown Saturday Market, features over 300 vendors serving Alaskan-made goods and foods. Visitors can find freshly prepared foods, fish markets, baked goods, crafts and more while enjoying live entertainment throughout the day.
36.8 Miles
96% 250 votes
Other Events 400 D St (start), Anchorage, AK 99501 MoreLess Info
The Iditarod Sled Dog Race is a sled dog race that begins in March each year in Anchorage and ends in Nome. Other times of the year, visitors can visit the Iditarod Sled Dog Museum and learn more about the famous race.
36.8 Miles
95% 255 votes
Other Tours 515 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501 MoreLess Info
Visitors can experience a lot of variety with Salmon Berry Tours - Private Day Tours. Possibilities include glacier walks, wildlife tours, dog sledding, history tours, snow machine tours, and helicopter tours.
36.8 Miles
93% 42 votes
Other Landmarks 4000 Ambassador Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508 MoreLess Info
Serving as a local full service hospital, the Alaska Native Medical Center also has a large craft-based gift shop. The retail space consigns items from Alaska Native artists and craftspeople with all purchases providing income for the artists and for the health care services at the medical center.
36.8 Miles
89% 61 votes
History Museums 625 C Street, Anchorage, AK 99501 MoreLess Info
A natural history museum focused on Alaskan, American, and global history, the Anchorage Museum features an array of exhibits. The museum features a polar lab, a timeline of Alaskan history, and a changing slate of visiting exhibits.
36.9 Miles
92% 6863 votes
History Museums 625 C Street, Anchorage, AK 99501 MoreLess Info
The Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center is dedicated especially to Alaska's history, culture, and science. Its permanent collections have approximately 25,000 items, spread upon 15,000 square feet.
37.0 Miles
88% 100 votes
Theaters 621 West Sixth Ave, Anchorage, AK MoreLess Info
The Alaska Center for the Performing Arts is a non-profit organization that provides services for over 240,000 patrons. The center is available to rent for weddings, banquets, and informational lectures.
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