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Visit Wasilla Alaska

Wasilla Alaska and The Surrounding Area ...
Where Alaskans Come to Play!

Wasilla Alaska is simply amazing!

Nestled between the Matanuska and Susitna Valleys, Wasilla abounds with recreational opportunities.

In fact, this region of Alaska is known by Alaskans as the place "where Alaskans come to play".

It is my humble opinion that any Alaska vacation that didn't include time spent in Wasilla and/or Palmer Alaska would be less than complete.

This is lake country and Wasilla is located on two of the largest in the area... Wasilla Lake and Lake Lucille.

When my wife and I first moved here in 2001, Wasilla just felt like home. We purchased a home here and have lived here ever since.

We fell in love with all of the lakes (there are a ton of them here) and the mountain views...particulary that of Pioneer Peak, which looms in the near distance.

Where to Stay in Wasilla

Wasilla has only one national brand hotel and that being the Lake Lucille Best Western Resort.

There is also the Grandview Hotel, that is only about 3 years old. It looks very nice, and maybe it is, but I've read a lot of negative about it on sites like Tripadvisor.com.

I can vouch that their food is good. I've eaten there....although it is not the cheapest place in town to get a bite to eat.

Wasilla Bed and Breakfast

One of the best things about Wasilla lodging is its bed and breakfasts and Inns.

If you like to stay at bed and breakfasts, then you'll love your choices here.

A couple of years ago Sheri and I discovered the Agate Inn and it currently sits at the top of our favorite places to stay in Wasilla.

Granted, I haven't stayed at all of the hotels and bed and breakfasts in Wasilla, but The Agate Inn is something different.

Read more about our stay at the Agate Inn.

Other Wasilla Lodging Options

Alaska Kozey Cabins
351 E Spruce Ave, Wasilla, AK - (907) 376-3190 alaskakozeycabins.com
My comment:

Super nice place to stay. Tuck away in the trees.

Alaska's Select Inn Motel
3451 Palmdale Dr, Wasilla, AK - (907) 357-4768 alaskaselectinn.com?
My comment:

Newer building. Some of the best prices you'll find. Used to be small apartments, so it has kitchen in each room. Owned by the Gray family. This place is close to where I live...not that that matters to you, I'm sure! :)

Lake Lucille Bed and Breakfast?
235 W Lake View Ave, Wasilla AK? (907) 357-0352 lakelucillebnb.com
My comment:

A nice lady by the name of Carol Smith runs this Bed and Breakfast. She takes super care of her customers and this B and B!

Nearby Wasilla Attractions

Wasilla is full of recreational opportunities. From hiking, to fishing to exploring a historic gold mine, you'll find it in this area of Alaska.

• Hiking
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Explore Historic Sites
• Go to Iditarod Headquarters
• Visit Musk Ox Farm
• Visit Reindeer Farm
• Climb a Glacier

Places to Eat in Wasilla Alaska

There will be more to come on this, but one place that is worth your while is the Wasilla Family Restaurant.

Sheri and I took our youngest son Ethan out for breakfast the other morning. We had eaten there several times before.

The food has always been good and I was happy to see, this last time, that they had upgraded the quality of their menu. I'm talking about the printing of their menu.

It now includes photos of the food, a bit closer to what a restaurant like Denny's has for a menu.

An IHOP opened in Wasilla several months ago. It took business from The Wasilla Family Restaurant initially, but I was happy to see The Wasilla Family Restaurant literally packed on this particular Saturday morning.

The IHOP was also packed, of course.

Wasilla has it's share of other fast food places, if fast food is what you are looking for. Choices include A&W, Kentucky Friend Chicken, Arby's, Wendy's, McDonalds, Subway, Quiznos, Pizza Hut and Burger King.

I'm sure that I've left a few out, but just rest assured that you won't go hungry while in Wasilla.

Pictures of Wasilla Alaska

Before we moved to Alaska, Wasilla in particular, I was disappointed that I couldn't find more pictures of Wasilla Alaska. Here are a couple of scenary shots, that I have taken on the outskirts of Wasilla.

I'll be adding more in the near future!

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