Palmer, Alaska
Around 1880, George Palmer established a trading station at this site on the Matanuska River.
Palmer is a fertile farmland that was settled by families from the Midwest as part of the New Deal relief program in 1935. Touring Palmer you will discover the history of these early "colonists" and see the legendary, gigantic vegetables.
Palmer Visitor Center
Stop by the Palmer Visitor Information Center for a walking tour map of this National Historic Landmark city and a Alaska garden tour.
Church of a Thousand Trees
Don't miss the historic "Church of a Thousand Trees."
Colony House Museum
At 316 E. Elmwood is a restored Colony home (circa 1935) that houses the Colony House Museum. The museum is in one of the original farm homes built by the pioneers and is furnished in period decor. Many of the artifacts were donated by colonists (1935 original settlers) families. Here you can take a trip back to the mid-1930s, following pioneers from the Midwest who traveled to Alaska to begin a farming community during President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal.
Alaska State Fair
Palmers most celebrated attraction is the Alaska State Fair, which is open late August to early September (closing on Labor Day).
Palmer is a picturesque little town with an agricultural flair. It provides a wide range of hotels, motels, restored inns, bed and breakfasts and camper parks. Two golf courses offer views of the mountains and Knik Glaicier.
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