Winona’s guidebook
Food scene
Turkey Red
550 S Alaska StDelicious healthy food choices
Palmer City Alehouse
320 E Dahlia AveTasty food, local brews, sports, and lively atmosphere.
Trendy shop featuring a relaxed atmosphere and locally brewed kombucha
11 locals recommend
203 Kombucha
105 S Valley WayTrendy shop featuring a relaxed atmosphere and locally brewed kombucha
La Fiesta Restaurant
132 Evergreen AveThe Noisy Goose
1890 Glenn HwyEverett's
1850 E Bogard RdZushi
1731 East Palmer-Wasilla HighwayPho Vatsana
1051 E Bogard RdKim's Korean BBQ
431 Parks HighwaySettlers Bay Lodge
5801 S Knik Goose Bay RdSightseeing
Independence Mine State Historical Park
23264 Gold Cord RdBreathtaking beauty can be found in hatcher's pass. Hiking, mountain biking, berry picking, and exploring old mining sites.
26 locals recommend
Hatcher Pass Lodge
Gold Cord Road
Breathtaking beauty can be found in hatcher's pass. Hiking, mountain biking, berry picking, and exploring old mining sites.
Learn about the early settlers in the Mat Su Valley and our rich farming history.
12 locals recommend
Palmer Visitor Information Center
723-799 S Valley WayLearn about the early settlers in the Mat Su Valley and our rich farming history.
Visit the Musk Ox farm and learn about this majestic animal and the production of quiviut products.
74 locals recommend
The Musk Ox Farm
12850 E Archie RdVisit the Musk Ox farm and learn about this majestic animal and the production of quiviut products.
Santa's resources growing strong right here in the Mat-Su Valley! Visit the reindeer farm and take your turn at feeding a reindeer and maybe even a moose!
101 locals recommend
Reindeer Farm
5561 Bodenburg LoopSanta's resources growing strong right here in the Mat-Su Valley! Visit the reindeer farm and take your turn at feeding a reindeer and maybe even a moose!
Rent a bike and take an adventure to the Matanuska River Park, the Butte, or ride around in our lovely town of Palmer.
6 locals recommend
Backcountry Bike and Ski
132 W Arctic AveRent a bike and take an adventure to the Matanuska River Park, the Butte, or ride around in our lovely town of Palmer.
Reflection lake offers a wonderful trail through the woods paralleling the lake. Local fowl, birds, and small critters are all a charming part of this lovely hike. Easy for all levels. Access is from the Glenn Hwy as you are driving out of town towards Anchorage.
Reflection Lake
Reflection lake offers a wonderful trail through the woods paralleling the lake. Local fowl, birds, and small critters are all a charming part of this lovely hike. Easy for all levels. Access is from the Glenn Hwy as you are driving out of town towards Anchorage.
Thunderbird Falls
25321 Old Glenn HighwayLovely trail back to scenic falls. Family friendly trail.
A breathtaking drive to a glacier adventure! One of the only glaciers that you can walk out on and touch up close!
105 locals recommend
Matanuska Glacier
30820 West Glenn HighwayA breathtaking drive to a glacier adventure! One of the only glaciers that you can walk out on and touch up close!
Shopping
Non Essentials
728 S Alaska StPoppy Lane Mercantile, LLC.
105 S Valley WayFireside Books
720 S Alaska StForget Me Not Boutique
101 W Arctic AveFred Meyer
13401 Old Glenn HwyBushes Bunches Produce Stand
2355 Robin LnU-pick Apple Orchard
1303 S Brooks RdPick your own produce, learn about the garden variety vegetables available in Alaska
12 locals recommend
Pyrah's Pioneer Peak Farm
4350 Bodenburg LoopPick your own produce, learn about the garden variety vegetables available in Alaska