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Attractions

• Charter Fishing

  Surrounding Wasilla in the Mat-Su Valley are lakes and rivers with fisheries that range from rainbow trout and grayling to lake trout and Arctic char. Among the most popular species is king salmon which begin to move into the clear water streams of the Susitna River drainage in early June. Area visitor centers can provide information on road accessible sites, boat rentals and outfitters and guides that can provide a day of trophy fishing in area waters.

• Dorothy G Page Museum

  Preserving Wasilla's history is three galleries, two with permanent exhibits, is the Dorothy G. Page Museum. Displays include the re-creation of local miner O.G. Herning's trading post from the days before the railroad and a large area devoted to Iditarod founders Joe Reddington Sr. and Dorothy G. Page with wooden dog sleds, necklaces and pins from past Iditarod races and other racing paraphernalia.

• Finger Lake State Recreation Site

  Located on Bogard Road between Wasilla and Palmer, Finger Lake State Recreation Site is a 47-acre park with a 41-site campground, picnic area, trails and a boat launch anglers can use to access the small lake.

• Hatcher Pass

  Along with Palmer and Willow, Wasilla serves as a gateway to the alpine adventure and beauty of Hatcher Pass. At 3,886 feet in elevation, the pass is above the tree line and a popular destination for its views of the shattered granite peaks of the Talkeetna Mountains, gold mine artifacts and Independence Mine State Historical Park.

• Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Headquarters

  The Iditarod Trail Headquarters features a musuem with trophies, displays and photos as well as a video room and gift ship with souvenirs and memorabilia. Cart rides with sled dog teams in summer. Open year round.

• Knik Museum and Sled Dog Mushers Hall of Fame

  Located on the Iditarod Trail itself, the Knik Museum and Sled Dog Musher's Hall of Fame is housed in one of the two remaining buildings from Knik's original townsite and was previously used as a pool hall and roadhouse. Today the museum features the Sled Dog Musher's Hall of Fame on the second floor and a collection of displays, clothing, furniture and artifacts from Kni earlier days.

• Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry

  At Mile 47 of the George Parks Highway, the Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry houses more than 200 major artifacts include aircraft, construction and mining equipment, tractors and farm machinery, fishing boats, railroad locomotives and road vehicles. From manpower to modern aviation, with special attention to Alaska's many railroads, the museum is devoted to the machines that lead to Alaska's development.

• Old Wasilla Town Site Historical Park

  In an effort to preserve historical structures, Old Wasilla Town Site Historical Park was set up on lots behind the Dorothy G. Page Museum. Today the historic complex includes eight buildings ranging from the town's 1917 one room school house and a sauna house to a blacksmith shop and the Capitol Site building.

• Sled Dog Kennel Tours

  A number of Iditarod racers live north of Wasilla and during the summer offer tours of their kennel, mushing demonstrations and even rides in a wheeled sled.

• Wolf Lake State Recreation Site

  Only 23 acres in size, Wolf Lake State Recreation Site is on Engstrom Drive between Wasilla and Palmer and offers limited camping, picnic facilities, trails and fishing opportunities in the small lake.