- Our list of the best things to do in Palmer, Alaska, features the top 61 nearby activities — including 34 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Palmer, AK has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Tours, Adventures, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 23 things to do within the city of Palmer, AK , followed by 38 popular activities in nearby cities, including Wasilla, Eagle River, Chickaloon, McCarthy, Anchorage, Girdwood and Chugiak
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24.4 Miles
Located within Chugach State Park, Eagle and Symphony Lakes offer most of the water-related activities for those who visit the area. Along with boating and river rafting, there is a rather easy hiking trail to get to the actual lakes.
32.2 Miles
Nancy Lakes Recreation Area is an interconnected system of lakes great for canoeing. This family friendly campground is state land with local volunteers as hosts and offers overnight rental cabins on lakes with fishing opportunities.
32.3 Miles
89%
4409 votes
8800 Heritage Center Dr, Anchorage, AK 99506
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The Alaska Native Heritage Center was founded for those wishing to learn more about the natives which lived in the area. Besides the academic programs and workshops, in here are found 5 villages which represent 5 indigenous people. Demonstrations, workshops, and exhibits are some of the things found in them.
32.7 Miles
This wooded campground is favored among Alaskan residents. Centennial Park is a great place for family BBQs, picnics, sports and tent camping in the warmer months.
33.1 Miles
64%
28 votes
1102 N Muldoon Road, Anchorage, AK 99506
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Featuring stadium seating and reserved seating, Regal Tikahtnu Stadium 16 IMAX & RPX runs showings of the latest films. The theater has Regal's RPX auditoriums; with digital projection, surround sound, and an extra large screen.
33.5 Miles
Hands-on activities and exploration are the focus of the Imaginarium Discovery Center which is part of the Anchorage Museum's expansion project. The center itself features 80 exhibits and related programs for the discovery of science on a personal level.
34.6 Miles
At Alaska Museum of Natural History, visitors can learn about the ecological and cultural history of the region through a variety of permanent and rotating exhibits. These exhibits contain dinosaur artifacts, gems, taxidermy, and more.
36.1 Miles
Both avid fishermen and families are served by Dave Fish Alaska through boy guided fishing experiences and rafting tours. Lodging options at a selection of wilderness cabins can also be arranged.
36.4 Miles
As a popular local fishing spot, Ship Creek provides visitors with the opportunity to fish for salmon and other native species. A large, wooden bridge crosses over the creek, providing scenic views of the water below.
36.5 Miles
75%
117 votes
4601 Campbell Airstrip Rd., Anchorage, AK 99507
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Encompassing 110 acres of boreal forest, the Alaska Botanical Garden provides visitors with the opportunity to see a wide array of native Alaskan trees and flowers. The garden is a research site, and is available for event rentals, as well.