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Our Favorite Hikes
This trailhead is literally 180 steps from the front door. It is steep but short and the views are 360 from the top!
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The Butte Trailhead
This trailhead is literally 180 steps from the front door. It is steep but short and the views are 360 from the top!
This is a longer hike and steep but the view from the top is worth it!
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Lazy Mountain Trail Head
2955 Mountain Trail CirThis is a longer hike and steep but the view from the top is worth it!
In the winter, this is where everyone goes for a ski, a hike or a fat tire bike. In the summer the biking and hiking are hard to beat!
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Government Peak Recreation Area
North Mountain Trails DriveIn the winter, this is where everyone goes for a ski, a hike or a fat tire bike. In the summer the biking and hiking are hard to beat!
This is a great place to picnic, swim, kayak (rentals at the lake), hike or bike. The photo ops are incredible! It gets busy in the summer and be prepared to pay parking fees.
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Eklutna Lake
This is a great place to picnic, swim, kayak (rentals at the lake), hike or bike. The photo ops are incredible! It gets busy in the summer and be prepared to pay parking fees.
Sightseeing
This popular tourist attraction is a short 1/2 mile stroll from the front door. There is an entrance fee but you get to feed the reindeer and pet a moose!
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馴鹿農場
5561 Bodenburg LoopThis popular tourist attraction is a short 1/2 mile stroll from the front door. There is an entrance fee but you get to feed the reindeer and pet a moose!
The drive is beautiful and the glacier tours are amazing!
Knik River Lodge Helicopter & Glacier Dogsled Tour
29979 E Knik River RdThe drive is beautiful and the glacier tours are amazing!
The Musk Ox Farm
12850 E Archie RdYou will learn things about musk ox that you never knew. They are so cute!
This is by far one of the most favorite places in the entire MatSu Valley, both summer and winter. Easy access, incredible views, something for everyone. Grab a bite to eat at Hatcher Pass Lodge after an active day.
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Independence Mine State Historical Park
23264 Gold Cord RdThis is by far one of the most favorite places in the entire MatSu Valley, both summer and winter. Easy access, incredible views, something for everyone. Grab a bite to eat at Hatcher Pass Lodge after an active day.
The entrance to the glacier is on private property, however, if you pay the admission fee, you can drive to the foot of the glacier. This is very worth doing. Please note, you must hire a guide to walk on the glacier!
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Matanuska Glacier
30820 West Glenn HighwayThe entrance to the glacier is on private property, however, if you pay the admission fee, you can drive to the foot of the glacier. This is very worth doing. Please note, you must hire a guide to walk on the glacier!
You will love this Iditarod tour, even if youre not a dog person! Martin Buser and his team give you a very hands on experience about what it's like to be a dog musher on the Iditarod trail.
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Happy Trails Kennel
19391 W Lakes BlvdYou will love this Iditarod tour, even if youre not a dog person! Martin Buser and his team give you a very hands on experience about what it's like to be a dog musher on the Iditarod trail.
Local Farms
This is a great place to get fresh U-pick fruits and vegetables. You can easily ride a bike there from the apartment.
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Pyrah's Pioneer Peak Farm
4350 Bodenburg LoopThis is a great place to get fresh U-pick fruits and vegetables. You can easily ride a bike there from the apartment.
Rempel Family Farm
17909 E Plumley RdTheir carrots are the best!
Fishing, Fun & Unusual Things To Do
Alaska Raceway Park
If speed is your need, this is the place to go and it is super close!
Jim Creek Recreational Campground
Jim Creek is the local fishing and ATV hang out.
This state fair boasts the largest cabbages and other veggies in the world! We like the food, rides and art exhibits.
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阿拉斯加州博覽會公司
2075 Glenn HwyThis state fair boasts the largest cabbages and other veggies in the world! We like the food, rides and art exhibits.
This is the place to go for swimming in the summer and ice fishing in the winter.
Matanuska Lake Trailhead
Glenn HighwayThis is the place to go for swimming in the summer and ice fishing in the winter.
With MICA guides, you can take an ATV tour, Zipline tour, or go ice climbing on the Matanuska glacier. Whatever you do with MICA, it will be a very fun experience! They even have a small cafe with great ice cream!
MICA Guides
31090 Glenn HwyWith MICA guides, you can take an ATV tour, Zipline tour, or go ice climbing on the Matanuska glacier. Whatever you do with MICA, it will be a very fun experience! They even have a small cafe with great ice cream!
Food Scene
The Butte Burger Place
4376 S Old Glenn HwyLarge, messy and tasty hamburgers. It is a fun and easy walk or bike.
The food is good and the dining experience is incredible.
Raven's Perch Restaurant at Knik River Lodge
29979 E Knik River RdThe food is good and the dining experience is incredible.
Authentic Philippine food. Right next to Bushe's Bunches farm stand in the red food truck.
Momma Rav’s
3361 West Machen RoadAuthentic Philippine food. Right next to Bushe's Bunches farm stand in the red food truck.
This place is unique with amazing views. The food is not 5 star but works to fill you up after an active day.
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Hatcher Pass Lodge
Gold Cord RoadThis place is unique with amazing views. The food is not 5 star but works to fill you up after an active day.
We like how Turkey Red uses as much local & organic products as possible. If we aren't hungry for a meal (which are very good), we also like to go here for tea and baked goods.
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Turkey Red
550 S Alaska StWe like how Turkey Red uses as much local & organic products as possible. If we aren't hungry for a meal (which are very good), we also like to go here for tea and baked goods.
Matanuska Brewing
513 S Valley WayThis has quickly become a local hot spot!
If you want a hopping ale house, this is the place to go! They offer gluten free burger options, which is nice. Their salads are good as well. I really appreciate the historic building that hosts the Alehouse.
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Palmer City Alehouse
320 E Dahlia AveIf you want a hopping ale house, this is the place to go! They offer gluten free burger options, which is nice. Their salads are good as well. I really appreciate the historic building that hosts the Alehouse.
This is more of an upscale restaurant located on Wasilla Lake. It is a very nice atmosphere with exceptional food. The filet mignon melts in your mouth!
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Everett's
1850 E Bogard RdThis is more of an upscale restaurant located on Wasilla Lake. It is a very nice atmosphere with exceptional food. The filet mignon melts in your mouth!