Historic Downtown Palmer Tour in Alaska booking from $89.00

Historic Downtown Palmer Tour

Overview

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Palmer's downtown area. This tour offers the opportunity to connect with a local guide to hear stories from the area's past and present.

This trip is great for travelers who want a unique experience with locals, travelers interested in learning about the history of Palmer, and travelers who want a mellow, low-impact activity

During the 1930s the Palmer's roots as a farming community grew with the Matanuska Colony Project. Over 200 families relocated to the Palmer area under the New Deal. Many of Palmer's downtown buildings were constructed during the 1930s.

We'll take a walk back in time learning about what made the area so enticing for farmers, how the project unfolded, and the influence it left on our town.

During our time together we will walk about 1 mile on paved sidewalks through downtown Palmer's historic district. On the tour, we will visit 2-3 historic buildings.

City: Alaska

Mon 30 Jun

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What's Included

Exclusive access to 2-3 historic buildings in the downtown area

Local Guide

Entrance to the Colony House Museum

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Palmer Visitor Information Center

We will meet at the Palmer Visitor Center where we will start the trip with a review of what glaciers left behind thousands of years ago and how they've been integral to the area's agricultural story. We'll discuss the peoples who have called the area home for thousands of years - the Ahtna and Dena'ina.

Palmer

From the visitor center, we'll begin our walking tour of the downtown Palmer area, visiting local monuments and historic buildings along the way. At each stop we'll learn more about the Matanuska Colony Project and the influence it left on the small town of Palmer. We'll return to the Palmer Visitor Center and make recommendations for other things to do in the Palmer area.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Historic Downtown Palmer Tour

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