Guidebook for Wasilla

Wayne Charles
Wayne Charles
Guidebook for Wasilla

Arts & Culture

Great place to learn about the Greatest Race!
42 residents recomanen
Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
2100 S Knik-Goose Bay Rd
42 residents recomanen
Great place to learn about the Greatest Race!
Photography studio specializing in pictures of the aurora borealis. See auroradora.com for more info.
8 residents recomanen
Aurora Dora
22229 Talkeetna Spur Rd
8 residents recomanen
Photography studio specializing in pictures of the aurora borealis. See auroradora.com for more info.
See palmermuseum.org for more info.
16 residents recomanen
Palmer Museum of History & Art
723 S Valley Way
16 residents recomanen
See palmermuseum.org for more info.
See museumofalaska.org for more info.
14 residents recomanen
Alaska Museum of Transportation and Industry
3800 W Museum Dr
14 residents recomanen
See museumofalaska.org for more info.

Everything Else

Excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Take one of the bus tours into the park. See www.nps.gov/dena/planyourvisit/visiting-denali.htm for more info.
129 residents recomanen
Denali National Park & Preserve
Parks Hwy
129 residents recomanen
Excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Take one of the bus tours into the park. See www.nps.gov/dena/planyourvisit/visiting-denali.htm for more info.
Beautiful drive, moose are often sited in the marshes near the road.
Point MacKenzie
Beautiful drive, moose are often sited in the marshes near the road.
Eclectic Alaska town, gifts and souvenirs, pretty drive, views of Denali Mountain (formerly Mt. McKinley).
130 residents recomanen
Talkeetna
130 residents recomanen
Eclectic Alaska town, gifts and souvenirs, pretty drive, views of Denali Mountain (formerly Mt. McKinley).
Big box stores, small shops and restaurants in town.
16 residents recomanen
Wasilla
16 residents recomanen
Big box stores, small shops and restaurants in town.
Palmer has much to offer. Besides the views, it has restaurants, gift shops and stores.
48 residents recomanen
Palmer
48 residents recomanen
Palmer has much to offer. Besides the views, it has restaurants, gift shops and stores.

Parks & Nature

Sightseeing, wildlife viewing. See http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/units/denali1.htm for more info.
12 residents recomanen
Denali State Park
12 residents recomanen
Sightseeing, wildlife viewing. See http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/units/denali1.htm for more info.
View the Matanuska Glacier from this vantage point.
12 residents recomanen
Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site
Glenn Highway
12 residents recomanen
View the Matanuska Glacier from this vantage point.
Salmon and trout fishing nearby. Check www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=PersonalUsebyAreaSouthcentralfishCreekSalmon.main to see if it is open for fishing.
Fish Creek
Salmon and trout fishing nearby. Check www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=PersonalUsebyAreaSouthcentralfishCreekSalmon.main to see if it is open for fishing.
Excellent trails, snow, historical mines. In the winter, a great place to see the aurora borealis. See http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/units/hatcherpass/hatcherpass.htm for more info on trails.
35 residents recomanen
Hatcher Pass Public Use Area
35 residents recomanen
Excellent trails, snow, historical mines. In the winter, a great place to see the aurora borealis. See http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/units/hatcherpass/hatcherpass.htm for more info on trails.
Relatively short trail, moderate difficulty. Stunning 360-degree views at the summit of the Knik glacier, mountains, valley, Knik and Matanuska Rivers, Cook Inlet. $5 per vehicle parking fee. See aktrailhead.com/bodenburg/bodenburg.shtml for more info.
West Butte Trailhead
Mothershead Lane
Relatively short trail, moderate difficulty. Stunning 360-degree views at the summit of the Knik glacier, mountains, valley, Knik and Matanuska Rivers, Cook Inlet. $5 per vehicle parking fee. See aktrailhead.com/bodenburg/bodenburg.shtml for more info.
The Reindeer farm is close to the West Butte trail so both can be done on the same day. See the reindeer up close! See reindeerfarm.com or call (907) 745-4000 for more info.
101 residents recomanen
Granja de Ren
5561 Bodenburg Loop
101 residents recomanen
The Reindeer farm is close to the West Butte trail so both can be done on the same day. See the reindeer up close! See reindeerfarm.com or call (907) 745-4000 for more info.
See moose, bear, musk oxen, reindeer and other Alaska wildlife. See www.alaskawildlife.org or call 907-783-2025 for more info.
185 residents recomanen
Centre de Conservació de la Vida Silvestre d'Alaska
43520 Seward Hwy
185 residents recomanen
See moose, bear, musk oxen, reindeer and other Alaska wildlife. See www.alaskawildlife.org or call 907-783-2025 for more info.
Iconic Alaska glacier. See www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/chugach/recarea/?recid=71943 for more info.
53 residents recomanen
Portage Glacier
53 residents recomanen
Iconic Alaska glacier. See www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/chugach/recarea/?recid=71943 for more info.
View and/or hike to the glacier. See www.nps.gov/kefj/planyourvisit/exit-glacier-area.htm for more info.
32 residents recomanen
Exit Glacier
32 residents recomanen
View and/or hike to the glacier. See www.nps.gov/kefj/planyourvisit/exit-glacier-area.htm for more info.
Take a day cruise in Kenai Fjords National Park. Well worth the trip! See kenaifjords.com or majormarine.com for more info on day cruises.
27 residents recomanen
Kenai Fjords National Park
27 residents recomanen
Take a day cruise in Kenai Fjords National Park. Well worth the trip! See kenaifjords.com or majormarine.com for more info on day cruises.
Great hike to the top of Lazy Mountain, which takes about 3.5 hours. Moderate to difficult. Good chance of seeing moose, and great views from the top. We recommend taking the Lazy Moose Trail, which is not as steep as the original Lazy Mountain Trail. See storify.com/eped/lazy-moose-trail-on-lazy-mountain for trail info.
6 residents recomanen
Lazy Mountain
6 residents recomanen
Great hike to the top of Lazy Mountain, which takes about 3.5 hours. Moderate to difficult. Good chance of seeing moose, and great views from the top. We recommend taking the Lazy Moose Trail, which is not as steep as the original Lazy Mountain Trail. See storify.com/eped/lazy-moose-trail-on-lazy-mountain for trail info.
Great place for fishing
Little Susitna Public Use Facility
30428 Little Susitna River Access Rd
Great place for fishing
Easy level hike around the lake. Go around the back side of the lake and get great pictures of the mountains reflected perfectly on the surface of the lake!
11 residents recomanen
Reflections Lake
11 residents recomanen
Easy level hike around the lake. Go around the back side of the lake and get great pictures of the mountains reflected perfectly on the surface of the lake!
Easy trail to view Thunderbird Falls. See dnr.alaska.gov/Assets/uploads/DNRPublic/parks/maps/thunderbirdfallsguide.pdf for more info.
Thunderbird Falls Trail
Thunderbird Falls Trail
Easy trail to view Thunderbird Falls. See dnr.alaska.gov/Assets/uploads/DNRPublic/parks/maps/thunderbirdfallsguide.pdf for more info.
Great trails of all difficulty levels and beautiful views. Access to Eklutna Lakeside Trail (easy) and Twin Peaks Trail (strenuous). See http://dnr.alaska.gov/Assets/uploads/DNRPublic/parks/interp/pdf/eklutnabrochure.pdf for more info.
75 residents recomanen
Eklutna Lake
75 residents recomanen
Great trails of all difficulty levels and beautiful views. Access to Eklutna Lakeside Trail (easy) and Twin Peaks Trail (strenuous). See http://dnr.alaska.gov/Assets/uploads/DNRPublic/parks/interp/pdf/eklutnabrochure.pdf for more info.
Great fishing
Deshka River
Great fishing
Tours of the Matanuska Glacier. See matanuskaglacier.biz or call (907) 745-2534 for more info.
13 residents recomanen
Matanuska Glacier Adventures of Alaska
66500 Glacier Park Rd
13 residents recomanen
Tours of the Matanuska Glacier. See matanuskaglacier.biz or call (907) 745-2534 for more info.
Swimming, fishing, kayaking. Access at the corner of Parks Highway and Crusey St.
11 residents recomanen
Wasilla Lake
11 residents recomanen
Swimming, fishing, kayaking. Access at the corner of Parks Highway and Crusey St.
Park here to fish salmon or trout in Montana Creek
Montana Creek Campground
Park here to fish salmon or trout in Montana Creek

Food Scene

Excellent soups, breads, sandwiches and coffee
63 residents recomanen
Turkey Red
550 S Alaska St
63 residents recomanen
Excellent soups, breads, sandwiches and coffee
Excellent sandwiches
15 residents recomanen
Krazy Moose Subs
405 E Herning Ave
15 residents recomanen
Excellent sandwiches
Best food and wine in town. A bit pricey.
33 residents recomanen
The Grape Tap
322 N Boundary St
33 residents recomanen
Best food and wine in town. A bit pricey.
Good food nearby.
32 residents recomanen
Settlers Bay Lodge
5801 S Knik Goose Bay Rd
32 residents recomanen
Good food nearby.
Great pastries
North Star Bakery
4931 E Mayflower Ln
Great pastries
Gluten Free bakery and restaurant
Bistro Red Beet
5031 E Mayflower Ln
Gluten Free bakery and restaurant
Good Local Food
37 residents recomanen
The Noisy Goose
1890 Glenn Hwy
37 residents recomanen
Good Local Food
Good Greek/Italian food
30 residents recomanen
Evangelo's Restaurant
2530 E Parks Hwy
30 residents recomanen
Good Greek/Italian food
Best pizza nearby. They deliver. Call (907) 357-9150
Pizza King
7202 West Parks Highway
Best pizza nearby. They deliver. Call (907) 357-9150
Great grill/microbrewery in Anchorage. Their garlic cilantro fries are fantastic!
315 residents recomanen
Bear Tooth Theatrepub
1230 W 27th Ave
315 residents recomanen
Great grill/microbrewery in Anchorage. Their garlic cilantro fries are fantastic!
Great pizza and microbrew in Anchorage. Can be a long wait in the evening, especially on weekends.
347 residents recomanen
Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
3300 Old Seward Hwy
347 residents recomanen
Great pizza and microbrew in Anchorage. Can be a long wait in the evening, especially on weekends.
Anchorage Microbrewery/Restaurant. Upscale atmosphere, good food (especially seafood) and microbrew.
211 residents recomanen
Glacier Brewhouse
737 W 5th Ave
211 residents recomanen
Anchorage Microbrewery/Restaurant. Upscale atmosphere, good food (especially seafood) and microbrew.
Alaska coffee shop. Best coffee in town.
8 residents recomanen
Kaladi Brothers Coffee
591 E Parks Hwy
8 residents recomanen
Alaska coffee shop. Best coffee in town.
Great coffee, baked items, sandwiches, soups, and gelato.
Palmer Downtown Deli
550 S Alaska St
Great coffee, baked items, sandwiches, soups, and gelato.
Burgers/fries/shakes/beer
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
1891 E Parks Hwy
Burgers/fries/shakes/beer
FANTASTIC baked items, good food.
51 residents recomanen
Talkeetna Inn Lounge
22328 B St
51 residents recomanen
FANTASTIC baked items, good food.
Microbrewery in Palmer. See http://arkosebrewery.com/ for tasting events and hours to fill growlers.
14 residents recomanen
Arkose Brewery
650 E Steel Loop
14 residents recomanen
Microbrewery in Palmer. See http://arkosebrewery.com/ for tasting events and hours to fill growlers.

Sightseeing

Walk on the Matanuska Glacier. Accessibly by vehicle. Cost is $20 per person. See http://www.matanuskaglacier.biz or call 907-745-2534 for more info.
105 residents recomanen
Matanuska Glacier
30820 West Glenn Highway
105 residents recomanen
Walk on the Matanuska Glacier. Accessibly by vehicle. Cost is $20 per person. See http://www.matanuskaglacier.biz or call 907-745-2534 for more info.
Beautiful drive. The road opens in the summer between Fishhook and Willow. At other times you can access much of the scenic area from the Fishhook side and see snow year-round. This is a great place to see the northern lights in the winter. See http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/units/hatcherpass/hatcherpass.htm for more info.
146 residents recomanen
Hatcher Pass
146 residents recomanen
Beautiful drive. The road opens in the summer between Fishhook and Willow. At other times you can access much of the scenic area from the Fishhook side and see snow year-round. This is a great place to see the northern lights in the winter. See http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/units/hatcherpass/hatcherpass.htm for more info.
Don't let the word "highway" fool you. This is over 100 miles of mostly gravel road through the Alaska wilderness from Cantwell to Paxon. Worth seeing, but take it slow so you don't get a flat!
Denali Highway
Denali Highway
Don't let the word "highway" fool you. This is over 100 miles of mostly gravel road through the Alaska wilderness from Cantwell to Paxon. Worth seeing, but take it slow so you don't get a flat!

Essentials

This is the closest store. Groceries as well as a good selection of fishing, hunting and camping gear. A lot of what they carry is Costco brand items. Liquor store with growler bar on left side of store.
6 residents recomanen
Three Bears Alaska
3950 S Knik Goose Bay Rd
6 residents recomanen
This is the closest store. Groceries as well as a good selection of fishing, hunting and camping gear. A lot of what they carry is Costco brand items. Liquor store with growler bar on left side of store.
They pretty well have everything. Open 24 hours. Liquor store on left side.
6 residents recomanen
Walmart Supercenter
1350 S Seward Meridian Pkwy
6 residents recomanen
They pretty well have everything. Open 24 hours. Liquor store on left side.
Carrs is the same as SafeWay, a grocery store. Good produce, groceries. Oaken Keg liquor store on left side of store.
11 residents recomanen
Carrs
595 E Parks Hwy
11 residents recomanen
Carrs is the same as SafeWay, a grocery store. Good produce, groceries. Oaken Keg liquor store on left side of store.
Nearest pharmacy
Walgreens
1721 E Parks Hwy
Nearest pharmacy
Nearest hospital and 24-hour emergency room.
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
2500 S Woodworth Loop
Nearest hospital and 24-hour emergency room.
Urgent Care Clinic Phone: (907) 352-2880 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday Closed: Christmas, New Years and Thanksgiving.
Mat-Su Regional Urgent Care
950 East Bogard Road
Urgent Care Clinic Phone: (907) 352-2880 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday Closed: Christmas, New Years and Thanksgiving.
Urgent Care Clinic. Phone: 907-373-4200 Weekday: Mon: 8am-6pm Tue: 8am-6pm Wed: 8am-6pm Thu: 8am-6pm Fri: 8am-6pm Weekends: Sat: 9am-5pm Sun: 9am- pm
Urgent Care at Lake Lucille
185 East Parks Highway
Urgent Care Clinic. Phone: 907-373-4200 Weekday: Mon: 8am-6pm Tue: 8am-6pm Wed: 8am-6pm Thu: 8am-6pm Fri: 8am-6pm Weekends: Sat: 9am-5pm Sun: 9am- pm
Medical Clinic and Urgent Care. Phone: 907-373-6055 Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday Closed
Wasilla Medical Clinic
1700 East Parks Highway
Medical Clinic and Urgent Care. Phone: 907-373-6055 Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday Closed
Convenience Store, Gas. Knik Kountry Liquor is next door.
Speedway Express
2700 S Knik-Goose Bay Rd
Convenience Store, Gas. Knik Kountry Liquor is next door.

Shopping

Standard Target items, clothing etc.
Target
1801 E Parks Hwy
Standard Target items, clothing etc.
Best place in town for hunting/fishing/camping gear.
Sportsman's Warehouse
1901 E Parks Hwy
Best place in town for hunting/fishing/camping gear.
Great place for genuine Alaska art and crafts. See shanelamb.com for more info.
Shane Lamb Studios
550 S Alaska St
Great place for genuine Alaska art and crafts. See shanelamb.com for more info.
Most complete liquor store in Wasilla. Also has a growler bar.
Brown Jug North Wasilla
509 W Parks Hwy
Most complete liquor store in Wasilla. Also has a growler bar.