A New Adventure
Things To Do
Taco Cancun Mexican Grill
Delicious horchata and street tacos!
The Butte Trailhead (Sandvik Family Trail)
Great hike that will give you a view of the Matanuska Glacier and the Matsu Valley that encompasses Wasilla and Palmer.
Locals Pub & Pizzeria
This was the place of our first date! Absolutely delicious pizza, salads, and drinks!
Hatcher's Pass
This is my favorite place in the valley to go. This is also the place where Bradley and I decided to become official after watching a meteor shower! It offers stunning views, and so many hikes. It is a fabulous drive - plan to spend half a day and bring a picnic.
The Musk Ox Farm
If you don't know what a musk ox is - you need to go visit this place. Of course I'm suggesting this, because we are animal junkies! These are such neat ice age critters - you'll get a kick out of their snorting and be amazed at their thick fur.
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
This is a great place to see 15 different species of wildlife. If you take a special tour you'll even get to feed an animal! There are moose, wolves, brown bears, black bears, eagle, owl, porcupine, Sitka black-tailed deer, Wood bison, lynx, fox, coyotes, musk oxen, elk, and reindeer.
Beluga Point Site
Watch for the high tides and keep your eyes peeled for the endangered Cook Inlet beluga whales! Ask Jen for more details because she works with these critters. Not to mention, driving the Seward Highway is incredibly beautiful.
Seward
Driving the Seward highway is an adventure all on its own. Enjoy the three hour drive from Wasilla to Seward. There's fun things like 5 hour wildlife viewing cruises, Alaska Sea Life Center, and hiking Exit Glacier. You can also catch the train ride down from Anchorage which is an absolutely stunning ride. Check the Alaska Railroad website for COVID restrictions.
Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
One of the best pizza joints in Anchorage! Call ahead for seating because they're always busy!
Double Musky Inn
If you find yourself in Girdwood, this is the fanciest and most delicious place to eat. It is a little spendy!
The Noisy Goose
Great little place to eat - home cooking! Don't forget to grab some famous pie!
Wild Scoops
Yummiest unique ice cream in town! Can't go wrong with their interesting and delicious homemade flavors.
Snow City Cafe
Amazing breakfast! Everything is good to eat here. If you like cinnamon rolls... they have jumbo ones!
Anchorage Museum
Great place to learn about native Alaskan culture - rotating exhibit on the top floor is usually pretty cool!
Alyeska Resort Daylodge
Take a ride up the tram! If you book ahead for dining at the top of the mountain, the tram is free.
Alaska State Fair Inc
Friday, August 20, through Monday, September 6, at the fairgrounds in Palmer. Hours will be 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily. During the 14-day run, the Fair will be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (August 24 – 25 and August 31 – September 1).
Whittier - Halibut Charter
Drive down to Whittier - go through the tunnel (tunnel fee is $11) and go on a halibut charter with Crazy Ray's or a wildlife cruise! Both are great adventures. Call ahead for reservations.
Reindeer Farm
Go on a tour, maybe get licked by a moose and see some reindeer!
Flattop Mountain
Hike up Flattop for a view over Anchorage! Pretty good climb - I'd suggest downloading All Trails app if you wanna do more hikes in Alaska! There's soooo many!
Mt. Baldy Trailhead
Great hike! Pretty good climb up the mountain - great vistas!
Winner Creek Trail Alyeska Trailhead
Beautiful hike - make sure you have bear spray! You can borrow some from Jen.
Thunderbird Falls
Beautiful hike in the woods that ends at a waterfall. Not super difficult - bring bug dope on all the trails because otherwise the mosquitoes make take off with your body.
Alaska Native Heritage Center
Great place to learn about native Alaskan culture and unique housing structures of each tribe. Really neat dances, jewelry, and history. You can walk around and view and walk in different tribes houses.
Señor Taco Mexican Grill
Bradley and I love going here... maybe too much... it's not good that it's so close to the house either.
Basil Ginger
Great sushi and thai, a little more on the spendy side, but delicious!
Hula Hands Restaurant
You can never go wrong with teriyaki chicken and pulled pork! Hawaiian's doing it right! Don't forget to grab a piece of mango cake!
Kava's Pancake House
Delicious diner! Get the stuffed french toast for a real treat!
West Berlin
Great German food place - order the schnitzel!
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
This is a place where Jen frequents... it's probably a good thing she moved to Wasilla so she doesn't go everyday... ha!
Virgin Creek Falls Trailhead
Very quick and short hike with a rewarding view of a beautiful waterfall! Parking is at the end of a cul-de-sac. Just don't block anyone in!
Kenai Peninsula
Great drive if you want to spend a day out of the big city. Kenai has incredible blue waters and good salmon fishing! A few hours south of Anchorage.