Title: Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site in Palmer | Expedia.co.uk [Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Matanuska-Glacier-State-Recreation-Site-Hotels.0-l633393776980996096-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Palmer](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Palmer.d9356.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Palmer](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Palmer.d9356.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Matanuska-Glacier-State-Recreation-Site.d633393776980996096.Car-Hire-Guide)[Palmer Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Palmer.d9356.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site Activities [Palmer travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Palmer.dx9356) --- --- ### 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) ![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. 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