Matanuska-Susitna Borough district, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, United States

Places to visit near Farm Loop

Farm Loop is a town in Matanuska-Susitna Borough district, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, United States, home to about 1,028 people. Within 50 km by road there are 108 places to visit — 65 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 forts & heritage, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 8 museums. The must-see places are Alaska State Fairgrounds (8 km), Finger Lake (10 km) and Government Peak (17 km).

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Farm Loop, Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Farm Loop, Matanuska-Susitna Borough district, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Farm Loop at a glance

Location
Matanuska-Susitna Borough district, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, United States
Population
about 1,028
Coordinates
61.6389° N, 149.1421° W
Places within 50 km
108 (22 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Farm Loop

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Farm Loop: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Farm Loop

160 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Farm Loop. The closest is Lazy Mountain (12 km); the best-known is Government Peak (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Government Peak · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Matanuska Peak · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Hatch Peak · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Pioneer Peak · viewpoint · Anchorage · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Bullion Mountain · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Mount POW/MIA · viewpoint · Anchorage · ~27 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Farm Loop

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Farm Loop. The closest is Palmer Water Tower (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Farm Loop

25 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Farm Loop. The closest is Finger Lake (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Farm Loop

13 museums within 100 km of Farm Loop. The closest is Palmer Museum of History & Art (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Farm Loop

9 parks within 100 km of Farm Loop. The closest is Alaska State Fairgrounds (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Farm Loop

8 churches within 100 km of Farm Loop. The closest is Old St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Farm Loop

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 91 km on the road.

  1. Start in Farm Loop
  2. 17 km Government Peak · peak, Matanuska-Susitna Borough
  3. 21 km Wasilla Lake · lake, Anchorage
  4. 8 km Finger Lake · lake, Matanuska-Susitna Borough
  5. 11 km Alaska State Fairgrounds · park, Matanuska-Susitna Borough
  6. 16 km Matanuska Peak · peak, Matanuska-Susitna Borough
  7. 18 km Back to Farm Loop

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From travellers near Farm Loop

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How to reach Farm Loop

    All places near Farm Loop by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Farm Loop by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints65160Lazy Mountain (12 km)
    Forts & heritage1629Palmer Water Tower (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1125Finger Lake (10 km)
    Museums813Palmer Museum of History & Art (6 km)
    Parks29Alaska State Fairgrounds (8 km)
    Churches18Old St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church (29 km)
    Waterfalls36Eska Falls (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Independence Mine State Historical Park (22 km)
    Beaches & coast02Eagle Bay (56 km)
    Other attractions02Ceremonial Start of Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race (77 km)
    Caves11Caves Lake (50 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Crescent Moon Island (55 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Islamic Community Center of Anchorage (83 km)
    Temples01Sri Ganesha Temple of Alaska (86 km)

    Farm Loop: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Farm Loop?

    Alaska State Fairgrounds (park, about 8 km), Finger Lake (lake, about 10 km), Government Peak (peak, about 17 km), Matanuska Peak (peak, about 18 km), Wasilla Lake (lake, about 18 km), Hatch Peak (peak, about 20 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Farm Loop?

    108 places on Spotwander: 65 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 forts & heritage, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 museums, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Farm Loop?

    Lazy Mountain, about 12 km by road; Blueberry Knoll (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Farm Loop?

    Palmer Water Tower, about 6 km by road; Evan Jones Mine (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Farm Loop?

    Finger Lake, about 10 km by road; Wasilla Lake (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Farm Loop?

    Start in Farm Loop, visit Government Peak, then Wasilla Lake, then Finger Lake, then Alaska State Fairgrounds, then Matanuska Peak, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Farm Loop?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Farm Loop

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Farm Loop’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Farm Loop on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.