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Things to see in Palmer, Alaska (United States): 9 places and when to go
Palmer, Alaska is a town in United States, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (5), Nature (3), Mountains (3). The best known are Mount POW/MIA, Pioneer Peak and Alaska State Fair. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 19 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 57. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 61.5997, -149.1127
- Places
- 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 3,293 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Pioneer Peak, at 1,950 m.
What to see in Palmer, Alaska
The places in and around Palmer, Alaska, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Mount POW/MIAMountain in United States of America18 km
- Pioneer PeakMountain in United States of America15 km
- Alaska State FairAnnual state fair held in Palmer, Alaska2.4 km
- Matanuska PeakMountain in Alaska, United States of America12 km
- Dolly Varden CabinHiking21 km
- Rainbow Trout CabinHiking22 km
- Rainery (Mint) HutHiking29 km
- Snowbird HutHiking29 km
- Yuditna CabinHiking23 km
When to go to Palmer, Alaska
The best time to visit Palmer, Alaska is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible5:52
- FebPossible8:33
- MarPossible11:18
- AprBest time14:23
- MayBest time17:12
- JunBest time19:03
- JulBest time18:14
- AugBest time15:36
- SepBest time12:33
- OctBest time9:34
- NovPossible6:41
- DecPossible4:57
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 19 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 57. In July, 9 of the 9 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Palmer, Alaska
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 3,293 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Anchorage, Alaska33 places60 km
- Whittier, Alaska16 places94 km
- Seward, Alaska8 places165 km
- Homer, Alaska6 places255 km
- Fairbanks, Alaska10 places367 km
- Juneau, Alaska17 places897 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Palmer, Alaska?
The best known: Mount POW/MIA, Pioneer Peak, Alaska State Fair, Matanuska Peak. In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Palmer, Alaska?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 19 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 57.
How do you get to Palmer, Alaska?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 3,293 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Palmer, Alaska as the destination and these 9 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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