Title: Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site in Palmer - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Matanuska-Glacier-State-Recreation-Site-Hotels.0-l633393776980996096-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Palmer](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Palmer.d9356.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Palmer](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Palmer.d9356.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Matanuska-Glacier-State-Recreation-Site.d633393776980996096.Car-Rental-Guide)[Palmer Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Palmer.d9356.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site Tours and Activities ![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.ca/Palmer.dx9356) --- --- ## Plan a trip to see Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![The Wildbirch Hotel - JDV by Hyatt](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6310000/6301600/6301551/w3840h2554x0y3-d8d05e46_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### The Wildbirch Hotel - JDV by Hyatt Downtown Anchorage CA $1,309 per person May 4 - May 8 found 5 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Vancouver (YVR) to Anchorage (ANC) 9/10 Wonderful! (910 reviews) Great ambiance from the moment you walk in. The place is clean and modern. It’s absolute perfect distance for visiting anchorage with or without a car. The staff are friendly, the amenities are nice, the room is comfy, spacious, and modern. The gym was actually impressive for the space. 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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 5/5(1 review) Enjoy an outing to Reindeer Farm during your stay in Butte. Wander the forest or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.ca/Reindeer-Farm-Palmer.d6323169.Vacation-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 forest or discover the area's mountain views. 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