Knik River, AK
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Visit Knik River

Alaska Glacier Lodge
Needed honey
Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

Grand View Inn & Suites
Very friendly and helpful front desk staff!
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eagle River/Anchorage Area
Nice beautiful people and place.
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

Quaint cozy cabin near Hatcher Pass. Clear Night Cabin B
Super cute little place. Close to everything we needed. It was clean, comfy and surprisingly warm. Easy check-in process had help getting new sheets when needed quickly and had everything we needed.
Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

Susitna Suites
Very clean. Great room. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Colony Suites
This place is amazing! We stayed in the suite and it was so comfortable….we never wanted to leave. Very clean and super easy to check-in and out.
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026
Popular places to visit

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.

Reindeer Farm
Enjoy an outing to Reindeer Farm during your stay in Butte. Wander the forest or discover the area's mountain views.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Things to do

Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour

Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting

Scenic Helicopter Flight-60 Minutes-Anchorage Area
- Pioneer Peak
- Reindeer Farm
- Iditarod Trail Headquarters
- Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm
- Knik Glacier
- Eklutna Lake
- Settlers Bay Golf Course
- Mat-Su Visitors Center
- Musk Ox Farm
- Lazy Mountain
- Arctic Valley Ski Area
- Lucile Lake
- Eagle River Nature Center
- Palmer Golf Course
- Bodenburg Butte
- Mt. Baldy Trail
- Colony House Museum
- Dorothy G. Page Museum
- Eagle and Symphony Lakes Trailhead
- Alaska Live Steamers
- St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church
- Palmer Visitor Information Center



