Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce / Convention & Visitors Bureau
415 East Railroad Ave., Wasilla, AK 99654
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Local (907) 376-1299 Fax (907) 373-2560
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415 East Railroad Ave., Wasilla, AK 99654
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Local (907) 376-1299 Fax (907) 373-2560
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Welcome to Wasilla,
Gateway to the Mat-Su Valley and the best of Alaska!
Alaskan residents knew long before Sarah Palin introduced
our little city to the world, that Wasilla, in the beautiful
Matanuska-Susitna Valley of South-central Alaska, is one
of the 'not to be missed' places for visiting friends and
family.
For help planning your Alaskan adventure of a life-time, be
sure to check our local Events Calendar, and submit an
Information Request to receive special offers from Greater
Wasilla Chamber of Commerce, Convention & Visitor
Bureau members!
Located just 65 short highway miles outside of Anchorage,
the Mat-Su Valley is known for its abundant lakes, providing
a variety of outdoor activities, including fishing, camping,
boating, and giant vegetable viewing - fun for the entire
family.
Iditarod Headquarters
Wasilla is home to the Iditarod Headquarters, which
features a museum, gift shop, sled dog rides, and video
viewings. Here you can learn the history of the Iditarod,
view trophies and photographs, meet some sled dogs, and
even take a ride with them down the trail. Experience the
Iditarod by viewing the videos of actual footage along the
Iditarod trail. Located at mile 2.2 of the Knik Goose Bay Rd,
the Iditarod Headquarters is a great way to learn about a
race over 1,150 miles long.
Gateway to the Mat-Su Valley and the best of Alaska!
Alaskan residents knew long before Sarah Palin introduced
our little city to the world, that Wasilla, in the beautiful
Matanuska-Susitna Valley of South-central Alaska, is one
of the 'not to be missed' places for visiting friends and
family.
For help planning your Alaskan adventure of a life-time, be
sure to check our local Events Calendar, and submit an
Information Request to receive special offers from Greater
Wasilla Chamber of Commerce, Convention & Visitor
Bureau members!
Located just 65 short highway miles outside of Anchorage,
the Mat-Su Valley is known for its abundant lakes, providing
a variety of outdoor activities, including fishing, camping,
boating, and giant vegetable viewing - fun for the entire
family.
Iditarod Headquarters
Wasilla is home to the Iditarod Headquarters, which
features a museum, gift shop, sled dog rides, and video
viewings. Here you can learn the history of the Iditarod,
view trophies and photographs, meet some sled dogs, and
even take a ride with them down the trail. Experience the
Iditarod by viewing the videos of actual footage along the
Iditarod trail. Located at mile 2.2 of the Knik Goose Bay Rd,
the Iditarod Headquarters is a great way to learn about a
race over 1,150 miles long.
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The Alaska Railroad
The Alaska Railroad has played a crucial factor in Wasilla’
s history. Wasilla sprang up as a trading hub and supply
center when the railroad was built through the area,
connecting the coast to the interior. Today, the railroad
not only serves as a means of transportation, but also as
a way to experience and enjoy the state of Alaska. The
passenger train stops right in the heart of Wasilla and
connects to Anchorage and Fairbanks.
The Alaska Railroad has played a crucial factor in Wasilla’
s history. Wasilla sprang up as a trading hub and supply
center when the railroad was built through the area,
connecting the coast to the interior. Today, the railroad
not only serves as a means of transportation, but also as
a way to experience and enjoy the state of Alaska. The
passenger train stops right in the heart of Wasilla and
connects to Anchorage and Fairbanks.
Matanuska Glacier
Become immersed in the great Alaska outdoors at
Matanuska Glacier, the largest glacier in the state accessible
by car. Twenty-four miles long and four miles wide, the
Matanuska Glacier descends 12 thousand feet and is
situated within the Chugiak Mountain Range. Photograph the
stunning scenery as you walk across a river of ice, constantly
transforming and adjusting to the landscape.
Become immersed in the great Alaska outdoors at
Matanuska Glacier, the largest glacier in the state accessible
by car. Twenty-four miles long and four miles wide, the
Matanuska Glacier descends 12 thousand feet and is
situated within the Chugiak Mountain Range. Photograph the
stunning scenery as you walk across a river of ice, constantly
transforming and adjusting to the landscape.
Parks, Rivers & Lakes
Wasilla offers a wide variety of outdoor recreation sites.
Paddle down a canoe trail beginning at Finger Lake and
ending at Wasilla Lake. This seven mile journey winds its way
along Cottonwood creek from Finger Lake, to Cottonwood
Lake, Mud Lake and finally to Wasilla Lake. Wasilla Lake
features Newcomb Park, complete with playground
equipment, benches, and picnic tables. Memory Lake
presents a quiet place to kayak or canoe and is closed to
motorized crafts.
Wasilla offers a wide variety of outdoor recreation sites.
Paddle down a canoe trail beginning at Finger Lake and
ending at Wasilla Lake. This seven mile journey winds its way
along Cottonwood creek from Finger Lake, to Cottonwood
Lake, Mud Lake and finally to Wasilla Lake. Wasilla Lake
features Newcomb Park, complete with playground
equipment, benches, and picnic tables. Memory Lake
presents a quiet place to kayak or canoe and is closed to
motorized crafts.
Dorothy Page Museum
The Dorothy Page Museum is the City of Wasilla’s first
museum. In 1931, the building the museum now resides in
was built as a community hall. Prior to the founding of the
museum, the building was used for social gatherings and
community functions. 30 years later, the building had
deteriorated into a state that was no longer suitable for a
community hall, and in 1967, the city renovated the building
and funded the Dorothy Page Museum.
The Dorothy Page Museum is the City of Wasilla’s first
museum. In 1931, the building the museum now resides in
was built as a community hall. Prior to the founding of the
museum, the building was used for social gatherings and
community functions. 30 years later, the building had
deteriorated into a state that was no longer suitable for a
community hall, and in 1967, the city renovated the building
and funded the Dorothy Page Museum.
Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry
The Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry (MATI) was
created to display and collect the machinery left over from the bursts
of growth in Alaska’s economy. Resources discovered meant that
railroads had to be built, aircrafts had to be assembled, and roads had
to be cleared for the development to continue. After the resources
were exhausted, the machinery used remained in the forest and
tundra due to the high costs of transportation for removal of the
equipment, while the workers moved out.
The Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry (MATI) was
created to display and collect the machinery left over from the bursts
of growth in Alaska’s economy. Resources discovered meant that
railroads had to be built, aircrafts had to be assembled, and roads had
to be cleared for the development to continue. After the resources
were exhausted, the machinery used remained in the forest and
tundra due to the high costs of transportation for removal of the
equipment, while the workers moved out.
Iron Dog
The Iron Dog, a race of fortitude and strength, is only for the
toughest snowmobilers. Each year teams of competitors rev
up their engines at the start of this 1,971 mile trek across
Alaska. From Wasilla to Nome, and then on to Fairbanks>
Teams of two ride their snowmobiles across the vast tundra,
cross swift rivers, and climb immense mountains before they
reach their way to the finish line. This race is like no other. It
pushes the contestants to the limit and determines who has
what it takes to be an Iron Dog champion.
The Iron Dog, a race of fortitude and strength, is only for the
toughest snowmobilers. Each year teams of competitors rev
up their engines at the start of this 1,971 mile trek across
Alaska. From Wasilla to Nome, and then on to Fairbanks>
Teams of two ride their snowmobiles across the vast tundra,
cross swift rivers, and climb immense mountains before they
reach their way to the finish line. This race is like no other. It
pushes the contestants to the limit and determines who has
what it takes to be an Iron Dog champion.
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