Title: Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area in Palmer - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Matanuska-Lakes-State-Recreation-Area-Hotels.0-l633393976363528192-0.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 Lakes State Recreation Area Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Matanuska-Lakes-State-Recreation-Area.d633393976363528192.Car-Rental-Guide)[Palmer Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Palmer.d9356.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area Tours and Activities ## Visit Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area Activities [Palmer travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Palmer.dx9356) --- --- ## Plan a trip to see Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area 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 $1,214 per person Mar 22 - Mar 27 found 1 day ago Roundtrip flight included Toronto (YYZ) to Anchorage (ANC) 9/10 Wonderful! (910 reviews) Staff was great. Hotel was clean and the rooms were very nice Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026 ![Alyeska Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5800/5722/be8808eb_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Alyeska Resort Alyeska CA $1,489 per person Mar 22 - Mar 27 found 1 day ago Roundtrip flight included Toronto (YYZ) to Anchorage (ANC) 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) This resort was a great first impression and experience traveling to Alaska. It was absolutely beautiful. We will definitely be traveling back here and stay here again. Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026 ![Hyatt Place Anchorage Midtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36250000/36247500/36247423/8a9e3d25_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hyatt Place Anchorage Midtown Midtown Anchorage CA $1,327 per person Mar 22 - Mar 27 found 1 day ago Roundtrip flight included Toronto (YYZ) to Anchorage (ANC) 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews) hotel staff was very pleasant, room was clean and tidy Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026 ### Popular places to visit ![Reindeer Farm](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/1c3cc57bf49700de6c52a634750c565f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Reindeer Farm 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) ![Bodenburg Butte](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/6d448178b3746442cbac324492e32582.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. [](https://expedia.ca/Bodenburg-Butte-Palmer.d6085681.Vacation-Attraction) ![Newcomb Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a64a7d65760b09817faa109dacc1a208.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.ca/Newcomb-Park-Wasilla.d934758190571249664.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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.ca/Matanuska-Glacier-State-Recreation-Site-Palmer.d633393776980996096.Vacation-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. [](https://expedia.ca/Palmer-Research-Center-And-Matanuska-Experiment-Farm-Palmer.d6228222.Vacation-Attraction) #### Arkose Brewery You can take time to visit Arkose Brewery during your travels to Palmer. Wander the forest or discover the area's mountain views. 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