Downtown Palmer is gorgeous in the summer, with a fabulous view of Pioneer Peak Mountain! There is a Friday festival, lots of shopping, dining, and beautiful walks/drives.
Hatcher Pass is an easily accessible way to experience the mountains of Alaska. Tour the old gold mining town, stop for food at the mountain top diner, and drive to glacier lakes!
Evangelos is our favorite restaurant (besides Taco Bell) and has delicious Italian food. Auston took Lily here to distract her while her proposal was being set up in her backyard ;)
The best soft serve ice cream in the valley! Our recommendation: Blue Goo Flavor Burst