Guidebook for Sutton-Alpine
Food Scene
Our favorite place to splurge and enjoy surf and turf, (Rib eye and snow crab), and the corn fritters with honey butter are to die for. they offer daily specials, and a fresh selection of seafood and steaks, They also offer brunch on Sundays and are kid friendly. There is also a beautiful, a private dining room is also available for parties and weddings in the heart of Palmer.
Address: 325 E Elmwood Ave, Palmer, AK 99645
Phone: (907) 745-3330
Colony Inn
325 E Elmwood AveOur favorite place to splurge and enjoy surf and turf, (Rib eye and snow crab), and the corn fritters with honey butter are to die for. they offer daily specials, and a fresh selection of seafood and steaks, They also offer brunch on Sundays and are kid friendly. There is also a beautiful, a private dining room is also available for parties and weddings in the heart of Palmer.
Address: 325 E Elmwood Ave, Palmer, AK 99645
Phone: (907) 745-3330
Parks & Nature
this place is well worth the visit, there is a partially preserved gold mine with many historical buildings and panoramic views that will take your breath away. the access road follows the Little Susitna River up to the mine, along the way you can try your hand at panning for gold! there are also endless trail to hike and in winter you can enjoy the freshly groomed trails. soon we will have a ski lift in place, this wonderland is only 25 min drive from the cabin, or aprox. 5 air miles west along the Talkeetna Mountain range.
see the brochure below for more detailed information.
http://dnr.alaska.gov/Assets/uploads/DNRPublic/parks/brochures/hatcherpassbrochure.pdf
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Independence Mine State Historical Park
23264 Gold Cord Rdthis place is well worth the visit, there is a partially preserved gold mine with many historical buildings and panoramic views that will take your breath away. the access road follows the Little Susitna River up to the mine, along the way you can try your hand at panning for gold! there are also endless trail to hike and in winter you can enjoy the freshly groomed trails. soon we will have a ski lift in place, this wonderland is only 25 min drive from the cabin, or aprox. 5 air miles west along the Talkeetna Mountain range.
see the brochure below for more detailed information.
http://dnr.alaska.gov/Assets/uploads/DNRPublic/parks/brochures/hatcherpassbrochure.pdf
Sightseeing
At 27 miles long by 4 miles wide, the Matanuska Glacier is the largest glacier accessible by car in the United States. after paying an access fee you can take a maintained road to a parking lot at the edge, hike out on an easily negotiable mass of ancient ice leading to an awe-inspiring wall of aqua. one could venture further onto the mass, though this is where the crampons would be recommended. there are guided tours in the area that provide heavier repelling gear for the very adventurous. you can also use ATV's to access the glacier along the Matanuska river and avoid the fee, and get a bit more out of your adventure!
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Matanuska Glacier
30820 West Glenn Highway At 27 miles long by 4 miles wide, the Matanuska Glacier is the largest glacier accessible by car in the United States. after paying an access fee you can take a maintained road to a parking lot at the edge, hike out on an easily negotiable mass of ancient ice leading to an awe-inspiring wall of aqua. one could venture further onto the mass, though this is where the crampons would be recommended. there are guided tours in the area that provide heavier repelling gear for the very adventurous. you can also use ATV's to access the glacier along the Matanuska river and avoid the fee, and get a bit more out of your adventure!
Arts & Culture
The Palmer Museum of History and Art, through the generosity of members of the community (past and present), maintains an extensive historical artifact and photograph collection comprised of objects predominantly from the late 19th century through the early 21st century. Items within the collection pertain to the exploration, settlement, trade, mining, and agricultural history of the region, as well as the Palmer Colony Project (which occurred during the Great Depression era) which set the foundation for the town of Palmer. They also have other great ideas for what to do while in town
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Palmer Museum of History & Art
723 S Valley WayThe Palmer Museum of History and Art, through the generosity of members of the community (past and present), maintains an extensive historical artifact and photograph collection comprised of objects predominantly from the late 19th century through the early 21st century. Items within the collection pertain to the exploration, settlement, trade, mining, and agricultural history of the region, as well as the Palmer Colony Project (which occurred during the Great Depression era) which set the foundation for the town of Palmer. They also have other great ideas for what to do while in town
Essentials
we prefer Fred Meyer over Carr's, not just because of value, our new store now has a Murray's cheese Experience! (can you tell I love cheese?) with over 175 verities and the masters to guide your taste buds. for a small town that's pretty impressive, boars head café, Starbucks and many souvenirs. Fishing gear, bait, and they currently sell firearms in case you lost your musket.
pretty much everything you would expect a chain grocer / retailer to have.
Hours: 7AM- 12AM
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Fred Meyer
13401 Old Glenn Hwywe prefer Fred Meyer over Carr's, not just because of value, our new store now has a Murray's cheese Experience! (can you tell I love cheese?) with over 175 verities and the masters to guide your taste buds. for a small town that's pretty impressive, boars head café, Starbucks and many souvenirs. Fishing gear, bait, and they currently sell firearms in case you lost your musket.
pretty much everything you would expect a chain grocer / retailer to have.
Hours: 7AM- 12AM
Entertainment & Activities
I recall our first visit to the largest captive herd of musk oxen in the world, I was simply blown away by the size of these gentle giants from the ice age. The farm offers seasonal- guided, and engaging up close experiences with the arctic ungulates. There are also exhibits, and a gift shop featuring some of the world's only gently hand-combed qiviut fiber, qiviut yarn, and qiviut garments. So, if your visit is during the summer, don't miss a 45 min. experience you'll never forget with “Oomingmak”, which means “The Bearded One” to the Alaskan Natives. there prices are fair at $11. for adults, $5 for children. best of all, its only miles down the road! link below
https://www.muskoxfarm.org/
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The Musk Ox Farm
12850 E Archie RdI recall our first visit to the largest captive herd of musk oxen in the world, I was simply blown away by the size of these gentle giants from the ice age. The farm offers seasonal- guided, and engaging up close experiences with the arctic ungulates. There are also exhibits, and a gift shop featuring some of the world's only gently hand-combed qiviut fiber, qiviut yarn, and qiviut garments. So, if your visit is during the summer, don't miss a 45 min. experience you'll never forget with “Oomingmak”, which means “The Bearded One” to the Alaskan Natives. there prices are fair at $11. for adults, $5 for children. best of all, its only miles down the road! link below
https://www.muskoxfarm.org/
Want the kids to see the reindeer without having to go to the south pole? better yet, how about feeding and petting them? We took our Daughter there last year and she even got to bottle feed a rescued baby moose. This family has done a great service to the local community and offer visitors an unforgettable experience with a tour of their farm, enter the pen to pet and feed the many reindeer. and view Dolly the Bison, Rocky the Moose and the small herd of Elk. Food for the animals is included on the tour.
May 1, 2018-Sept 3, 2018
Admission is $11 Adults
$9 Children, Military, Seniors and Alaska Residence
Ages 2 and under are Free
https://www.reindeerfarm.com/
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Rensdyrfarm
5561 Bodenburg LoopWant the kids to see the reindeer without having to go to the south pole? better yet, how about feeding and petting them? We took our Daughter there last year and she even got to bottle feed a rescued baby moose. This family has done a great service to the local community and offer visitors an unforgettable experience with a tour of their farm, enter the pen to pet and feed the many reindeer. and view Dolly the Bison, Rocky the Moose and the small herd of Elk. Food for the animals is included on the tour.
May 1, 2018-Sept 3, 2018
Admission is $11 Adults
$9 Children, Military, Seniors and Alaska Residence
Ages 2 and under are Free
https://www.reindeerfarm.com/
Shopping
from local honey to dozens of crafted olive oils, Non-Essentials has become essential in most locals stops through town. they create tasty homemade goods; chocolate zucchini bread is our favorite. fresh eggs, unique spices, teas and all sorts of yummy addition for your next meal, gift or souvenir.
http://www.nonessentialsalaska.com/
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Non Essentials
728 S Alaska Stfrom local honey to dozens of crafted olive oils, Non-Essentials has become essential in most locals stops through town. they create tasty homemade goods; chocolate zucchini bread is our favorite. fresh eggs, unique spices, teas and all sorts of yummy addition for your next meal, gift or souvenir.
http://www.nonessentialsalaska.com/