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1. Reindeer Farm ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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2. Independence Mine State Historical Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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3. Bodenburg Butte

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4. Musk Ox Farm

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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5. Palmer Visitor Information Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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6. Lazy Mountain

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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7. Pioneer Falls

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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8. Arkose Brewery

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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9. Colony House Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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10. Alaska Backcountry Adventure Tours

Tours in the Area
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11. Knik Glacier Tours

Tours in the Area
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12. Noisy Goose Cafe

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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13. Turkey Red

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14. Palmer Golf Course

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • The quiet farm town of Palmer is situated in Alaska’s Mat-Su Valley, offering breathtaking views of the Chugach and Talkeetna Mountain ranges.
  • It’s the perfect combination of adventure and relaxation, housing a number of unique attractions such as Musk Ox Farm and Reindeer Farm.

Where to Stay: Hatcher Pass cabins and other unique places to stay.

More events and things to do in Palmer

Palmer, Alaska Events:
- Alaska State Fair - Palmer, Every August

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