Knik River, AK

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Alaska Glacier Lodge

Alaska Glacier Lodge

4 out of 5
29979 E Knik River Rd, Palmer, AK
Stay at this 4-star lodge in Palmer. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (148 reviews)
"Isolation. I love it!"

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

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Alaska Glacier Lodge
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eagle River/Anchorage Area

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eagle River/Anchorage Area

2 out of 5
13049 Old Glenn Hwy, Eagle River, AK
The price is ￥13,931 per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
￥13,931
￥15,603 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Eagle River. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall ...
6.6/10 (1,040 reviews)
"clean and no bugs"

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eagle River/Anchorage Area
Best Western Lake Lucille Inn

Best Western Lake Lucille Inn

2.5 out of 5
1300 W Lake Lucille Drive, Wasilla, AK
The price is ￥26,747 per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
￥26,747
￥28,753 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wasilla. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (945 reviews)
"The staff was supper friendly and helpful!"

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

Best Western Lake Lucille Inn
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Colony Suites

Colony Suites

4 out of 5
380 S Colony Way, Palmer, AK
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Palmer. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities, and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Colony House Museum and Palmer ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (97 reviews)
Great stay
"Great place. Very clean and convenient location in town."

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

Colony Suites
Alaska Back Country Cottages

Alaska Back Country Cottages

3 out of 5
3901 S Lindsey Cir, Palmer, AK
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Palmer. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and snowmobiling on site. Popular attractions Gull Lake and Mud Lake are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (79 reviews)
"Very clean and nice lodging. Owners were great at communicating. Perfect base camp for anyone wanting to explore the valley and glacier. Only criticism would be that the tv in bedroom was not functioning. Not a big deal, would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on Sep 2, 2025

Alaska Back Country Cottages
Scenic Alaskan cabin in the mountains

Scenic Alaskan cabin in the mountains

Anchorage
Stay at this vacation home in Chugiak. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Tonjess Park and Thunderbird Falls are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (22 reviews)
"Good spot"

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2025

Scenic Alaskan cabin in the mountains
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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.

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.

Reindeer Farm

Enjoy an outing to Reindeer Farm during your stay in Butte. Wander the forest or discover the area's mountain views.

Reindeer Farm
About 1 mile up a trail from the Independence Mine parking lot, beautiful lake awaits you.

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 forest in this relaxing area.

Independence Mine State Historical Park
Pretty tough to beat the views of the valley from the top of the Butte.

Bodenburg Butte

Explore the great outdoors at Bodenburg Butte, a lovely green space in Butte. Wander the forest or discover the area's mountain views.

Bodenburg Butte

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.

Musk Ox Farm

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.

Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site

Pioneer Peak

Explore the great outdoors at Pioneer Peak, a lovely green space in Knik River. Wander the forest or discover the area's glaciers.

Pioneer Peak

Things to do

Summer time on the glacier

Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting

￥45,409
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting
Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour

Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour

￥54,391
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour
All Day Matanuska Glacier Hike from Anchorage

All Day Matanuska Glacier Hike from Anchorage

￥51,443
per adult
All Day Matanuska Glacier Hike from Anchorage
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Cities near Knik River

Palmer which includes mountains as well as an individual male

Palmer

Sutton

Sutton