While staying in a Palmer, Alaska bed and breakfast you can relive the early days of this quaint Alaska farm town with refurbished railroad depot and walkable downtown with local shopkeepers and artists’ galleries.

Palmer, Alaska History
Palmer Alaska was founded by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as a 1930’s Depression-relief agricultural colony. The farms and fields that surround Palmer reflect that unique heritage. The giant vegetables grown under midnight sun in rich glacial soil are shown off at the Alaska State Fair every August, just outside of Palmer. The smalltown feel of the colony town is often felt at Palmer B&Bs, hosted by friendly innkeepers.

Palmer’s Natural Beauty
Hatcher Pass, the Matanuska Glacier, and the Knik Glacier are the most popular natural attractions around Palmer. Hatcher Pass offers breathtaking scenic views along its switchback-filled mountain road. The rushing rivers start at the summit, a popular area for hiking and exploring Independence Mine State Park, and maybe even panning for gold in those creeks. At the Matanuska Glacier, you can trek out onto the ice for miles, across the otherworldly blue glacier. Or, do some whitewater rafting or fishing along the Glenn Highway Scenic Byway. The Knik Glacier rises from tidewater to alpine in a relatively short distance, offering access to lowland to highland ecosystems compactly. Visitors can go from seeing wild geese and birds to moose and eagles to bears and Dahl sheep on one ATV ride or hike. There are also plenty of peaks to climb, with several paths marked at trailheads.

Palmer, Alaska Attractions
Sightseeing in the area gets you involved every step of the way. Local attractions include learning about musk ox and feeding reindeer, taking a walking tour of the Independence Gold Mine, or strolling among the booths at Friday Flings in downtown Palmer, where produce and crafts are sold.

Return to the comfortable lodging accommodations at your Palmer bed and breakfast and rest your mind and body after a busy day exploring. Be sure to consult with your innkeeper to find out the best way to fit in all your activities.