Palmer (Alaska) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Alaska, USA
About Palmer (Alaska)
Palmer sits in theMatanuska-Susitna Valley(Mat-Su Valley) on the north shore of the Matanuska River, not far above tidewater, in a wide valley between the Talkeetna Mountains to the north and the Chugach Mountains to the south and east. The Mat-Su Valley, and Palmer in particular, are known as the farming center of Alaska. Vegetables adapted to cool temperatures thrive, the glacial soils provide organic matter to keep nutrients in the root zone, many insect pests, diseases, and weeds that are common in the lower 48 are not common in Alaska, and there is plenty of sunlight in the summer to help plants grow. In June, Palmer gets 19 hours of daylight every day, so crops can keep growing until midnight. The sunlight also makes crops sweeter. Species in the Brassica family grow very well in Pal
Top Attractions in Palmer (Alaska)
Explore the best things to see and do in Palmer (Alaska):
- ★Alaska State Fair
- ★Hatcher Pass
- ★Independence Mine
- ★Musk ox Farm
- ★Palmer Museum of History and Art and Visitor Information Center
- ★The Butte
- ★The Church of a Thousand Trees
- ★The Kepler-Bradley Lakes State Recreation Area
Where to Eat in Palmer (Alaska)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Turkey Red
- 🍴Vagabond Blues Inc
Where to Stay in Palmer (Alaska)
- 🏨Alaska's Harvest Bed and Breakfast
- 🏨Eagle Hotel
- 🏨Peak Inn
Palmer (Alaska) Travel Guide Sections
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