Historical Hatcher Pass and Palmer Ale House

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Historical Hatcher Pass and Palmer Ale House

By Pacific Alaska Tours

Free cancellation available

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Free cancellation available
6h
Mobile voucher
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Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Follow the storey of the Mat-Su Valley from mountain pass to hometown streets on this relaxed heritage day trip. Travel from Anchorage into Hatcher Pass to explore the preserved Independence Mine and hear how mining and early settlement shaped the region. Then return to city centre Palmer to slow down over lunch at Palmer Alehouse, with an included tasting flight (or a non-alcoholic option). With scenic views throughout and time to enjoy each stop, this tour blends history, landscape, and local flavour in one easy day.

Activity location

Independence Mine State Historical Park
- 23264 Gold Cord Road
- 99645, Palmer, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Independence Mine State Historical Park
- 23264 Gold Cord Road
- 99645, Palmer, Alaska, United States

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Historical Hatcher Pass and Palmer Ale House

6h
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 11:00 AM

Price details

AU$212.30 x 1 AdultAU$212.30

Total

Until Mon, 22 June

What's included, what's not

Return Anchorage tour in a comfortable, climate-controlled minicoach/van.
Lunch includes a beer or tasting flight at Palmer Alehouse (non-alcoholic options available)
Lunch at Palmer Alehouse: 1 entrée from limited menu (salad/wrap, tacos, nachos, mac, burger+side, gyro/sub+side, or pizza). Vegetarian options available.
Parking Fees

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Independence Mine State Historical Park

1h 30m

Step into Alaska’s mining past at Independence Mine State Historical Park in Hatcher Pass. Walk through a preserved early-1900s mining camp with historic buildings and interpretive signage that explains how miners lived and worked in this remote alpine setting. Enjoy time to explore at an easy pace, take photos, and soak up sweeping mountain and valley views.

Palmer

1h 15m

Wrap up the day with lunch at Palmer Alehouse in the heart of Palmer, a Mat-Su Valley town shaped by early transport routes, agriculture, and community growth. After exploring Alaska’s mining history at Hatcher Pass, guests can relax and enjoy a sit-down meal, plus an included tasting flight featuring a curated selection of locally brewed beers or ciders (non-alcoholic options available upon request). It’s a fun way to sample local flavours while reflecting on the region’s past and present.

Location

Activity location

Independence Mine State Historical Park
- 23264 Gold Cord Road
- 99645, Palmer, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Independence Mine State Historical Park
- 23264 Gold Cord Road
- 99645, Palmer, Alaska, United States

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