Title: Gateway Travel Guide: Best of Gateway, Palmer Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Gateway](https://expedia.co.uk/Gateway-Hotels.d6232832.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Gateway](https://expedia.co.uk/Gateway-Holiday-Rentals.d6232832.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Things to do in Gateway](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Gateway.d6232832.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Gateway Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Gateway.d6232832.Car-Hire-Guide)[Gateway Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Gateway.d6232832.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Gateway Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit Gateway Things to do - Top hotels in Gateway - Top Holiday Rentals in Gateway ![2 Master Suites-The Mountain View Chalet @ Abby's Place](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46100000/46097600/46097538/d9be7cf6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 2 Master Suites-The Mountain View Chalet @ Abby's Place Palmer AK Stay at this chalet in Palmer. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm and ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews) Loved the location of this home, minutes from shops and restaurants and close to the larger town of Wasilla. We used it as home base for 10 days and traveled up to 3 hours away so we could see it all. Felicia was very accommodating when I had requests for our stay. Two master suites were perfect ... Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=46097538&PinnedHotelID=46097538&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6232832) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=46097538&PinnedHotelID=46097538&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6232832) ![Spacious Lodge in Charming Palmer with Incredible Mountain Views](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107450000/107449400/107449306/5ea993f6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Spacious Lodge in Charming Palmer with Incredible Mountain Views Palmer AK Stay at this lodge in Palmer. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm and Matanuska Lakes State Recreation ... 10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews) We had a group of 13 people and this place did not disappoint as it accommodated our every need. We loved feeling secluded and the view of the mountains were amazing. Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=107449306&PinnedHotelID=107449306&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6232832) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=107449306&PinnedHotelID=107449306&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6232832) ![Potential wedding venue. 4-bedroom house. dog friendly. Extra travel trailers.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117160000/117151000/117150961/0b956ab5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Potential wedding venue. 4-bedroom house. dog friendly. Extra travel trailers. Palmer AK Stay at this holiday home in Palmer. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Finger Lake State Recreation Area and Palmer Research ... 10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews) Clean beautiful, great host left a balloon for my sons birthday, Pet friendly, great location. Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=117150961&PinnedHotelID=117150961&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6232832) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=117150961&PinnedHotelID=117150961&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6232832) [See all 510 properties in Gateway](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=25%2F03%2F2026&endDate=26%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6232832) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Potential wedding venue. 4-bedroom house. dog friendly. Extra travel trailers.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117160000/117151000/117150961/0b956ab5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Potential wedding venue. 4-bedroom house. dog friendly. Extra travel trailers. Palmer AK Stay at this holiday home in Palmer. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Finger Lake State Recreation Area and Palmer Research ... 10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews) Clean beautiful, great host left a balloon for my sons birthday, Pet friendly, great location. Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palmer-Hotels-Potential-Wedding-Venue-4-Bedroom-House-Pet-Friendly-Extra-Travel-Trailers.h117150961.Hotel-Information) ![2 Master Suites-The Mountain View Chalet @ Abby's Place](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46100000/46097600/46097538/d9be7cf6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 2 Master Suites-The Mountain View Chalet @ Abby's Place Palmer AK Stay at this chalet in Palmer. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm and ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews) Loved the location of this home, minutes from shops and restaurants and close to the larger town of Wasilla. We used it as home base for 10 days and traveled up to 3 hours away so we could see it all. Felicia was very accommodating when I had requests for our stay. Two master suites were perfect ... Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palmer-Hotels-2-Master-Suites-The-Mountain-View-Chalet-Abbys-Place.h46097538.Hotel-Information) ![Matanuska Villa #2, Glacier Suites - Matanuska Villa #2](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34980000/34978000/34977932/w1199h797x1y1-887f030e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Matanuska Villa #2, Glacier Suites - Matanuska Villa #2 Matanuska-Susitna AK Stay at this holiday home in Palmer. Enjoy laundry facilities, cable/satellite TV service and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Palmer Research Center ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews) Great Accommodations!!! 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Gateway hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6232832&startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25)[24 Mar - 25 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6232832&startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6232832&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26)[25 Mar - 26 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6232832&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6232832&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6232832&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6232832&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6232832&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![This is one of my favorite places to take kids, family, and friends when they come for a visit. It is a truly "Alaska" experience to be able to wander among and feed the Reindeer here. And the scenery on the way can't be beat! Landscape wise, Pioneer Peak is the star of the show on this trip along the Old Glenn Highway & Bodenburg Loop Road.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323169/1f14046a-9929-420d-9c75-d3b4c694068e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Reindeer Farm Enjoy an outing to Reindeer Farm during your stay in Butte. Wander the forests or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reindeer-Farm-Palmer.d6323169.Attraction) ![Matanuska Glacier in one of the largest inland glaciers in the World. Between Palmer and Glennallen, Alaska, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/633393776980996096/17516f10-0573-4180-98dc-28cf9ace1dab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site during your travels in Gateway. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Matanuska-Glacier-State-Recreation-Site-Palmer.d633393776980996096.Attraction) ![Alpenglow on a winter night in Alaska, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532649800/8de79ac2-e89f-44a8-ad29-ba6b60fbb4d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lazy Mountain Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lazy Mountain during your travels in Lazy Mountain. Wander the forests or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lazy-Mountain-Palmer.d553248621532649800.Attraction) ![Close-up of a Musk Ox calf born in the spring on the Musk Ox farm, South-central Alaska; Palmer, Alaska, United States of America](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323165/916d04f0-05e6-44b0-97b4-b0a738309b21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Musk Ox Farm Enjoy an outing to Musk Ox Farm during your stay in Farm Loop. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Musk-Ox-Farm-Palmer.d6323165.Attraction) ![Independence Mine State Historical Park Visitor Center surrounded by the Talkeetna Mountains across Hatcher Pass under a sunny, blue sky; Palmer, Alaska, United States of America](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6327035/e52638b5-8cca-41ad-8935-1734bc8770c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Independence Mine State Historical Park You can find out about the history of Fishhook with a stop at Independence Mine State Historical Park. Wander the forests in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Independence-Mine-State-Historical-Park-Palmer.d6327035.Attraction) ![Pretty tough to beat the views of the valley from the top of the Butte.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085681/a057b8de-5458-4f1a-8d32-589b3c38dafe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bodenburg Butte Explore the great outdoors at Bodenburg Butte, a lovely green space in Butte. Wander the forests or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bodenburg-Butte-Palmer.d6085681.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45056283/6d5b2256-c639-4d70-8fc2-b8302244ac5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour £230 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-matanuska-glacier-hike-and-tour.a45056283.activity-details) ![Winter at the Glacier](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48174396/9114449e-e1e2-4eb4-99fd-4af21879b872.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting £230 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hike-matanuska-glacier-walaska-local-honey.a48174396.activity-details) ![All Day Matanuska Glacier Hike from Anchorage ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47074638/a7a104e1-f4ca-486b-9b5a-5cd3ff228bcd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### All Day Matanuska Glacier Hike from Anchorage £244 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/all-day-matanuska-glacier-hike-from-anchorage.a47074638.activity-details) [See all activities in Gateway](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Gateway.d6232832.Travel-Guide-Activities) - Cities near Gateway - Places of interest - [Reindeer Farm ](https://expedia.co.uk/Reindeer-Farm-Palmer.d6323169.Attraction) - [Musk Ox Farm ](https://expedia.co.uk/Musk-Ox-Farm-Palmer.d6323165.Attraction) - [Pioneer Peak ](https://expedia.co.uk/Pioneer-Peak-Palmer.d6085683.Attraction) - [Colony House Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Colony-House-Museum-Palmer.d553248621533115394.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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