- TripBuzz found 47 things to do with kids in or near Wasilla, Alaska, including 30 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Palmer, Eagle River, McCarthy and Anchorage.
- From Nancy Lakes Recreation Area to North Bowl, the Wasilla area offers 41 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, History Museums, Parks and Kayaking.
- An hour outside of Anchorage, Wasilla, Alaska is a city with scenic beauty and outdoor adventures like hiking, fishing, and camping. The Dorothy G. Page Museum of the city is open year round for visitors to explore and learn about the cultural and historical heritage of Wasilla. The city is also known as the hometown of Sarah Palin, Alaskan Governor and 2008 Vice Presidential Nominee.
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Eklutna Village Historic Park is an Old Russian Orthodox village, home to the Old Russian Orthodox Church, the oldest standing building in the greater Anchorage area, the New St. Nicholas church, the colorful spirit houses, and the Three-Barred Cross. Learn about the history, culture, and customs of the Dena'in…
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Alaska State Fair Inc is a state fair that is known for growing record-setting giant vegetables and flower gardens. The fair offers year round horse shows, facility rentals, concerts, trade shows, and RV & boat storage.
10.8 Miles
The Palmer Visitor Information Center is a community-run hub for travelers and vacationers to the area to gain information about local activities and town festivals. The center also houses an art and history museum that specializes in local color.
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Knik River Rd, Mile 3.5, Palmer, AK 99645
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A steep trail running near a river, Pioneer Ridge - Austin Helmers Trail is marked by small streams and swampy areas covered by bridges. There are many views of nearby waterfalls, and wildlife includes black bears.
10.8 Miles
An active gold mine until 1951, Fern Mine at Archangel Valley is now a historic and scenic site, with all manner of mining relics in evidence. A network of hiking trails leads past the mine site.
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Musk Ox Farm is a historic 1930s-era Colony farm dedicated to the once endangered Ice Age mammal that roamed the earth alongside saber tooth tigers and woolly mammoths. View them on a walking tour or wander around the small museum and gift shop featuring hand-knit qiviut items.
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Collecting, preserving, and celebrating the history of Palmer, Alaska, The Palmer Historical Society maintains the Colony House Museum. The society hosts frequent history themed events, as well, and creates a periodic newsletter.
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Located in the restored home of one of the first arrivals in the area, the Colony House Museum celebrates the traditions and history of the local area. The museum is run by the local historical society and is open daily.
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Palmer Ice Arena offers ice skating sessions for the public. Palmer Ice Arena Ice Skating Rink was founded in 2005 and is an indoor rink that is open year round.
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Group 3 Aviation Alaska offer guided kayaking, hiking, dog sledding, and ice climbing excursions via helicopter. Fly over the Knik Glacier; a 25-mile long, 6-mile wide river of ice, view the dramatic mountain scenery of glaciers, mountains, lakes, rivers, waterfalls and wildlife, and land on a glacier.