Title: Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area in Palmer | Expedia.co.uk [Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Matanuska-Lakes-State-Recreation-Area-Hotels.0-l633393976363528192-0.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 Lakes State Recreation Area Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Matanuska-Lakes-State-Recreation-Area.d633393976363528192.Car-Hire-Guide)[Palmer Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Palmer.d9356.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area ## Visit Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area Activities [Palmer travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Palmer.dx9356) --- --- ### Popular places to visit ![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) ![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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bodenburg-Butte-Palmer.d6085681.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) ![The scenic beauty is a big draw in all Seasons.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10464/dfd6583c-24cd-4e12-9706-b0e08d57c30c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Newcomb Park Explore the great outdoors at Newcomb Park, a lovely green space in Wasilla. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcomb-Park-Wasilla.d934758190571249664.Attraction) #### Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm Explore the great outdoors at Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm, a lovely green space in Gateway. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views. 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