Things To Do

Independence Mine State Historical Park Visitor Center

Independence Mine is typically open from mid-June to Labor Day. For current information and hours of operation, see the latest Conditions Report at: http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/asp/curevnts.htm. A day use parking fee of $5 applies at Independence Mine - there is no overnight camping.

Wasilla Museum & Visitor Center

A major pioneer in the city’s preservation movement, the museum also owns Wasilla’s first school, located in the Historic Town Site. The school and community hall buildings are National Historic Landmarks, reflecting the architectural and social histories of the early city of Wasilla.

Alaska Native Heritage Center

Alaskan native culture is presented through storytelling, dancing, craft-making and simulated, life-sized villages representing each of the five main indigenous groups.

Windbreak Hotel, Cafe & Lounge

The Windbreak/ Trout House hotel, cafe and bar is centrally located in Wasilla and has been in business for over 30 years. We serve breakfast all day and offer a full bar as well as cafe style dining and a hotel. The hotel rooms are small and quaint but they are kept clean and always offered at a competitive price. The central location is ideal for most travelers and the cafe and lounge on site offers that much more convenience.

Matanuska Glacier

For a great day trip, follow the Glenn Highway on your way to Palmer and the Matanuska River Valley; within an hour you'll be surrounded by dramatic scenery. There's lots to see and do on this scenic drive, including an easy hike to a 200-foot waterfall and historic village

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to conservation, research, education, and animal care. The center is located on about 200 acres at the head of Turnagain Arm and the entrance to Portage Valley, Milepost 79 of the Seward Highway, about 11 mi southeast of Girdwood. The center is in the Municipality of Anchorage on the approximant border of the Kenai Peninsula and the Kenai Mountains to the south and the Chugach Mountains to the north.

Palmer Alehouse

Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge

Brandon and I's first date was here, we also took our engagement photos here!