Family Friendly

The Fern AK
Phone
907-745-3376
Address
625 S Cobb St #100,
Palmer, Alaska 99645
Description

Located in beautiful downtown Palmer, The Fern is the place to go for handcrafted açaí bowls, fresh smoothies, and artisan coffee, teas and cacao. Enrich your wellbeing with our thoughtfully crafted menu. Treat yourself to all the healthy + delicious flavors that The Fern has to offer!

Turkey Red
Phone
(907)746-5544
Address
550 S Alaska St, Ste 100
Palmer, AK 99645
Description

Turkey Red is the leading fresh food restaurant in Palmer, Alaska. They are dedicated to serving fresh, high quality, local and organic ingredients prepared in traditional ways with care and creativity.

Vagabond Blues
Phone
(907)745-2233
Address
642 S Alaska St, Ste 103
Palmer, AK 99645
Description

Vagabond Blues is popular among locals. They serve great coffee, espresso drinks, and  healthy & tasty food with lots of locals artwork on display.

Valley Hotel Café
Phone
(907)745-3330
Address
606 S Alaska St
Palmer, AK 99645
Description

Valley Hotel Café is open 24/7, including all holidays.  Serving traditional diner fare, from biscuits and gravy to burgers and just about everything in-between, they have something for everyone.

Map provided by MSB Community Development Department
Phone
(907) 861 - 8578
Description

If you're looking for a quick, middling difficulty hike with phenomenal views of Palmer and the surrounding valley, you cannot beat the West Butte Trail.  Situated only 10 minutes outside the city, this trail traverses the 800+ foot Bodenburg Butte and is maintained by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.  It features several benches, a shaded ascent, and is topped by a view Lazy Mountain, Pioneer Peak, Matanuska Peak, the Knik Glacier, the Talkeetna Range, and more.

For additional information, contact the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Community Development Department or by clinking the website link above.