Title: Visit Butte: 2026 Travel Guide for Butte, Palmer | Expedia.com

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# Butte, AK

## Travel Guide

![Pretty tough to beat the views of the valley from the top of the Butte.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085681/a057b8de-5458-4f1a-8d32-589b3c38dafe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Pretty tough to beat the views of the valley from the top of the Butte.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085681/a057b8de-5458-4f1a-8d32-589b3c38dafe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Pioneer Peak is the star of the show on any visit around Palmer, Alaska.  This was shot just after sunset on an early fall hike up Bodenburg Butte.  There are two access points from which to park and hike the butte; one for experienced hikers (next to the Reindeer Farm off of Bodenburg Loop Road), the other for everyone else (off of Mothershead Road).  We always choose the latter.  It has stairs!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085681/8a491359-593b-4439-9d33-c6e572fe1668.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![This is one of my favorite places to take kids, family, and friends when they come for a visit.  It is a truly "Alaska" experience to be able to wander among and feed the Reindeer here. And the scenery on the way can't be beat!  Landscape wise, Pioneer Peak is the star of the show on this trip along the Old Glenn Highway & Bodenburg Loop Road.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323169/1f14046a-9929-420d-9c75-d3b4c694068e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Reindeer farm. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975874067/a78c9778-dffd-46f8-b3df-a65fe63abad4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Butte

Things to do

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- Butte Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Butte

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Alaska Back Country Cottages

3901 S Lindsey Cir Palmer AK

$286 nightly

$301 total

Mar 23 - Mar 24

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this cottage in Palmer. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and snowmobiling on site. Popular attractions Gull Lake and Mud Lake are located nearby.

9.8/10 Exceptional! (81 reviews)

The cabin was adorable. The host was wonderful. It was awesome. Would recommend to anyone.

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025

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![Perfect Alaskan Get away! Comfy, cozy, and remote…you will not regret it.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95110000/95105100/95105069/2d10a5ac_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Perfect Alaskan Get away! Comfy, cozy, and remote…you will not regret it.

 Palmer AK

$644 nightly

$644 total

Mar 2 - Mar 3

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this vacation home in Palmer. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Reindeer Farm and Bodenburg Butte are located ...

10/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)

Very cozy and updated .

Reviewed on Sep 6, 2025

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![Beautiful Butte BNB 1-bedroom apartment in fantastic Palmer with WiFi.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109830000/109821100/109821003/w1179h876x0y17-345675f4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Beautiful Butte BNB 1-bedroom apartment in fantastic Palmer with WiFi.

 Palmer AK

$95 nightly

$97 total

Mar 12 - Mar 13

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this apartment in Palmer. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Reindeer Farm and Bodenburg Butte are located nearby.

9.2/10 Wonderful! (12 reviews)

Was nice and cute place. The only thing was weather was exceptionally cold that night -30F and small heater had no chance of warming area up. Very cold. Any other time it'd been quite pleasant.

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

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Alaska Back Country Cottages

3901 S Lindsey Cir Palmer AK

Stay at this cottage in Palmer. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and snowmobiling on site. Popular attractions Gull Lake and Mud Lake are located nearby.

9.8/10 Exceptional! (81 reviews)

The cabin was adorable. The host was wonderful. It was awesome. Would recommend to anyone.

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025

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![Perfect Alaskan Get away! Comfy, cozy, and remote…you will not regret it.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95110000/95105100/95105069/2d10a5ac_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Perfect Alaskan Get away! Comfy, cozy, and remote…you will not regret it.

 Palmer AK

Stay at this vacation home in Palmer. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Reindeer Farm and Bodenburg Butte are located ...

10/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)

Very cozy and updated .

Reviewed on Sep 6, 2025

[](https://expedia.com/Palmer-Hotels-Perfect-Alaskan-Get-Away-Comfy.h95105069.Hotel-Information)

![Beautiful Butte BNB 1-bedroom apartment in fantastic Palmer with WiFi.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109830000/109821100/109821003/w1179h876x0y17-345675f4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Beautiful Butte BNB 1-bedroom apartment in fantastic Palmer with WiFi.

 Palmer AK

Stay at this apartment in Palmer. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Reindeer Farm and Bodenburg Butte are located nearby.

9.2/10 Wonderful! (12 reviews)

Was nice and cute place. The only thing was weather was exceptionally cold that night -30F and small heater had no chance of warming area up. Very cold. Any other time it'd been quite pleasant.

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Palmer-Hotels-Beautiful-Butte-BNB-1-Bedroom-Apartment-In-Fantastic-Palmer-With-WiFi.h109821003.Hotel-Information)

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### Popular places to visit

![This is one of my favorite places to take kids, family, and friends when they come for a visit.  It is a truly "Alaska" experience to be able to wander among and feed the Reindeer here. And the scenery on the way can't be beat!  Landscape wise, Pioneer Peak is the star of the show on this trip along the Old Glenn Highway & Bodenburg Loop Road.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323169/1f14046a-9929-420d-9c75-d3b4c694068e.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.com/Reindeer-Farm-Palmer.d6323169.Vacation-Attraction)

![Alpenglow on a winter night in Alaska, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532649800/8de79ac2-e89f-44a8-ad29-ba6b60fbb4d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Lazy Mountain

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lazy Mountain during your travels in Lazy Mountain. Wander the forest or discover the area's mountain views. 

[](https://expedia.com/Lazy-Mountain-Palmer.d553248621532649800.Vacation-Attraction)

![Close-up of a Musk Ox calf born in the spring on the Musk Ox farm, South-central Alaska; Palmer, Alaska, United States of America](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323165/916d04f0-05e6-44b0-97b4-b0a738309b21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Musk Ox Farm

Enjoy an outing to Musk Ox Farm during your stay in Farm Loop. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views. 

[](https://expedia.com/Musk-Ox-Farm-Palmer.d6323165.Vacation-Attraction)

![Matanuska Glacier in one of the largest inland glaciers in the World. Between Palmer and Glennallen, Alaska, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/633393776980996096/17516f10-0573-4180-98dc-28cf9ace1dab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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.com/Matanuska-Glacier-State-Recreation-Site-Palmer.d633393776980996096.Vacation-Attraction)

![Independence Mine State Historical Park Visitor Center surrounded by the Talkeetna Mountains across Hatcher Pass under a sunny, blue sky; Palmer, Alaska, United States of America](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6327035/e52638b5-8cca-41ad-8935-1734bc8770c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Independence Mine State Historical Park

You can find out about the history of Fishhook with a stop at Independence Mine State Historical Park. Wander the forest in this relaxing area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Independence-Mine-State-Historical-Park-Palmer.d6327035.Vacation-Attraction)

![Pretty tough to beat the views of the valley from the top of the Butte.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085681/a057b8de-5458-4f1a-8d32-589b3c38dafe.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.com/Bodenburg-Butte-Palmer.d6085681.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45056283/6d5b2256-c639-4d70-8fc2-b8302244ac5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour

$310

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-matanuska-glacier-hike-and-tour.a45056283.activity-details)

![Winter at the Glacier](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48174396/9114449e-e1e2-4eb4-99fd-4af21879b872.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting

$310

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/hike-matanuska-glacier-walaska-local-honey.a48174396.activity-details)

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## Cities near Butte

![Palmer which includes mountains as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9356/e43e8be4-c9a8-4f2f-8f54-72df5ff16a6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Palmer

![What a fun place for a guy to stumble around in!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9356/3734fd5d-5f36-4f72-9f97-ae2afdabb0f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Lazy Mountain

- Cities near Butte
- Places of interest

[Palmer](https://expedia.com/Palmer.dx9356)[Lazy Mountain](https://expedia.com/Lazy-Mountain.dx6326968)

- [Reindeer Farm ](https://expedia.com/Reindeer-Farm-Palmer.d6323169.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Bodenburg Butte ](https://expedia.com/Bodenburg-Butte-Palmer.d6085681.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Settlers Bay Golf Course ](https://expedia.com/Settlers-Bay-Golf-Course-Wasilla.d6327044.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Lazy Mountain ](https://expedia.com/Lazy-Mountain-Palmer.d553248621532649800.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Musk Ox Farm ](https://expedia.com/Musk-Ox-Farm-Palmer.d6323165.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Eklutna Lake ](https://expedia.com/Eklutna-Lake-Chugiak.d6060521.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Palmer Golf Course ](https://expedia.com/Palmer-Golf-Course-Palmer.d6326972.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm ](https://expedia.com/Palmer-Research-Center-And-Matanuska-Experiment-Farm-Palmer.d6228222.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Lucile Lake ](https://expedia.com/Lucile-Lake-Wasilla.d553248635976196431.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Iditarod Trail Headquarters ](https://expedia.com/Iditarod-Trail-Headquarters-Wasilla.d6293287.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Mat-Su Visitors Center ](https://expedia.com/Mat-Su-Visitors-Center-Palmer.d553248621555467505.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Independence Mine State Historical Park ](https://expedia.com/Independence-Mine-State-Historical-Park-Palmer.d6327035.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Eklutna Historical Park ](https://expedia.com/Eklutna-Historical-Park-Chugiak.d6326027.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Alaska Museum of Transportation & Industry ](https://expedia.com/Alaska-Museum-Of-Transportation-Industry-Wasilla.d553248621532649894.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Pioneer Peak ](https://expedia.com/Pioneer-Peak-Palmer.d6085683.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Palmer Visitor Information Center ](https://expedia.com/Palmer-Visitor-Information-Center-Palmer.d6326974.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Twin Peaks Trail ](https://expedia.com/Twin-Peaks-Trail-Chugiak.d6325993.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Mt. Baldy Trail ](https://expedia.com/Mt-Baldy-Trail-Eagle-River.d6326023.Vacation-Attraction)