Year-Round Adventure
Discover Unlimited Beauty
Welcome to Palmer, the only place in Alaska where you can do your “Alaska Bucket list” in one go. With beautiful mountain vistas and riverine valleys, Palmer is known for its natural beauty and small town charm. As a year-round adventureland, Palmer is one of the places you’ll come back to again and again. From snowy peaks, to expansive valleys you’ll find just what you’re looking for in our little community. What makes this place so incredibly unique is the endless community events, gatherings, and outdoor activities that will keep you and your family entertained during your stay. Below you’ll find even more things to do and places to explore.
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Palmer Historic Walking Tour
Palmer’s downtown area is filled with charm and history. Join a local guide from Revel Treks & Tours for a walking tour of the downtown area with behind-the-scenes stops into some of the town’s historic buildings. This trip starts with a review of what glaciers left behind thousands of years ago and how they’ve been integral to the area’s agricultural story. We’ll discuss the peoples who have called the area home for thousands of years – the Ahtna and Dena’ina. We’ll fast forward to downtown Palmer today, rooted in the Matanuska Colony Project of 1935. Many of the buildings in the downtown Palmer area were constructed during the project. The original trading post, school, teacher’s dorm, and superintendent’s home are all in downtown Palmer.
ADVENTURES FOR EVERY SEASON
Nestled between two mountain ranges, Palmer provides easy access to the backcountry in Alaska. From winter back country skiing, to ATV adventures, from single track mountain biking to hiking, from world-class fishing to birding, Palmer truly is a mecca for the outdoor enthusiast. Whether are looking for alpine adventures or river rafting, you are bound to find the outdoor adventure to fit your skill and interest throughout the year.
