Itineraries
The following Alaska trip itineraries provide local insight for exploring the Mat-Su Valley. For complete details on Alaska lodging, activities, attractions and events, visit the "Vacation Fundamentals" section of this Web site and connect directly with local businesses - the experts - to inquire about rates and availability. Knowledgeable staff at the Mat-Su Visitor Center can also help with questions. The Great Alaska Road Trip
Set your own pace when traveling through spectacular Alaska mountains, glacier, gold rush and lake countries. Five scenic and self-drive tours highlight the most scenic areas in the Mat-Su. View Alaska Scenic DrivesSee it all! 3, 5 and 7-day Itineraries
With amazing scenery and an endless must-see, must-do list, the Mat-Su Valley is the perfect Alaska base camp. Multi-night itineraries are designed to maximize your Alaska vacation time. View Alaska ItinerariesAlaska Family Vacations
Plan a family-friendly, real-life adventure discovering Alaska's most fascinating and thrilling kid friendly sites and attractions. The Mat-Su Valley is one HUGE playground. View Alaska Vacation Ideas
Alaska Cultural and Heritage Tours
Alaska Native culture, gold rush history, farming colony beginnings and the life of an Alaska dog musher - as a young state Alaska history is still in the making, but the evolution is captivating. Learn more about Alaska culture and HistoryGirls' Getaways Alaska-Style
The Mat-Su is a great destination to relax, unwind and strengthen female friendships. Enjoy convenience, luxury and adventure while experiencing something new such as fly fishing or culinary weekends at a remote lodge. View details
Alaska Winter Vacation Itinerary
Escape the bustling city lights for a relaxing winter vacation adventure. Play in deep and endless powder, experience the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, visit a sled dog kennel and flightsee over towering glaciers or the majestic Mount McKinley. This 5-day itinerary is sure to thrill. View sample Alaska winter trip
Dining in Mat-su?
Fine dining to cafes and everything in between. Don't be surprised if your portions are Alaska-sized.… More Info
glaciers
You can see a glacier just about anywhere in Alaska. But in the Mat-Su Valley, you can actually get out… More Info
Great outdoors
Discover more about boating, rafting, fishing, flightseeing and how to get into the backcountry of… More Info
Boating
Uncover hidden jewels only accessible by boat. Hover in rapids through canyons, see glaciers calve fall… More Info
Maps and more
Find Alaska Highway maps and mileage chart for distances between destination points within the Mat-Su… More Info
Flight seeing
Alaska's majestic scenery appears magnified from a Cessna window and the vantage point makes for good… More Info
Helpful resources
So you're planning a trip to Alaska and need some help getting started. You've come to the right place! More Info
Yahoo Mat-Su! Where Alaska comes to play
The views are grand, the lifestyle simple and there are no limits on adventure. Mat-Su, Alaska has it all! Convenient to both Anchorage and Denali National Park, easily reached by car or the Alaska Railroad, the Matanuska-Susitna Valley sprawls across 23,000 square miles of pure Alaska wilderness. Towering mountains, huge glacier valleys, fish-filled rivers and lakes, abundant Alaska wildlife, glorious hiking country, scenic camping and quaint frontier communities at the Mat-Su is what Alaska visitors dream about.
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You'll find a wide variety of lodging options to fit your preferences and budget. Choose from comfo...
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View our online vacancy report.
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Looking for an event to attend? Our calendar of events will give you many options to choose from.
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Alaska adventure is everywhere in the Mat-Su Valley! Summer and winter you will find a wide variety...
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Three mountain ranges... 2,000 miles of trails... thousands of lakes... hundreds of miles of rivers...
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Choose from fine dining to down home cafes and everything in between. Many of these restaurants use...
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Mark the occasion of your Alaska visit with a special keepsake that tells the story of your adventu...
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Alaska winters are spectacular in the Mat-Su Valley. Alpenglow sunsets over Denali, winter ice fish...
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