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

Places to visit near Fishhook

Fishhook is a town in Matanuska-Susitna Borough district, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, United States, home to about 4,679 people. Within 50 km by road there are 84 places to visit — 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 7 museums. The must-see places are Government Peak (5 km), Hatch Peak (6 km) and Independence Mine State Historical Park (7 km).

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

Fishhook at a glance

Location
Matanuska-Susitna Borough district, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, United States
Population
about 4,679
Coordinates
61.7440° N, 149.2361° W
Places within 50 km
84 (17 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 Fishhook

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Fishhook: 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 Fishhook

151 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Fishhook. The closest is Blueberry Knoll (4 km); the best-known is Government Peak (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Government Peak · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Hatch Peak · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Bullion Mountain · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Snowbird Glacier · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Penny Royal Glacier · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Granite Mountain · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~24 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Fishhook

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fishhook. The closest is Eldorado Mine (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Fishhook

25 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Fishhook. The closest is Finger Lake (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Finger Lake · lake · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Wasilla Lake · lake · Anchorage · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Lake Lucille · lake · Anchorage · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Eklutna Dam · lake · Anchorage · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Nancy Lake · lake · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Eklutna Lake · lake · Anchorage · ~51 km · Must-see

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Museums near Fishhook

14 museums within 100 km of Fishhook. The closest is Independence Mine (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Fishhook

13 parks within 100 km of Fishhook. The closest is Alaska State Fairgrounds (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Fishhook

10 churches within 100 km of Fishhook. The closest is Old St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Fishhook

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fishhook
  2. 5 km Government Peak · peak, Matanuska-Susitna Borough
  3. 4 km Hatch Peak · peak, Matanuska-Susitna Borough
  4. 4 km Independence Mine State Historical Park · nature spot, Matanuska-Susitna Borough
  5. 2 km Bullion Mountain · viewpoint, Matanuska-Susitna Borough
  6. 10 km Snowbird Glacier · viewpoint, Matanuska-Susitna Borough
  7. 15 km Back to Fishhook

Plan a longer trip from Fishhook — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Fishhook

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How to reach Fishhook

    All places near Fishhook by distance

    Within 15 km of Fishhook

    • Holland Prospect · fort · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~11 km
    • Fern Mine · fort · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~11 km
    • Arkose Peak · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~12 km
    • Grubstake Gulch · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~13 km
    • Didilkama · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~13 km
    • Goodhope Towers · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~13 km
    • Lane Glacier · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~13 km
    • Lane Prospect · fort · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~14 km
    • Lower Tower · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~15 km
    • Higher Spire · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~15 km
    • Arch Prospect · fort · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~9 km

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fishhook by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints51151Blueberry Knoll (4 km)
    Forts & heritage1432Eldorado Mine (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs625Finger Lake (20 km)
    Museums714Independence Mine (7 km)
    Parks213Alaska State Fairgrounds (24 km)
    Churches110Old St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church (40 km)
    Waterfalls26Eska Falls (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Independence Mine State Historical Park (7 km)
    Beaches & coast03Eagle Bay (64 km)
    Other attractions02Ceremonial Start of Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race (85 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Crescent Moon Island (55 km)
    Caves01Caves Lake (55 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Islamic Community Center of Anchorage (93 km)
    Temples01Sri Ganesha Temple of Alaska (94 km)

    Fishhook: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fishhook?

    Government Peak (peak, about 5 km), Hatch Peak (peak, about 6 km), Independence Mine State Historical Park (nature spot, about 7 km), Bullion Mountain (viewpoint, about 9 km), Snowbird Glacier (viewpoint, about 15 km), Penny Royal Glacier (viewpoint, about 18 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Fishhook?

    84 places on Spotwander: 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 museums, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Fishhook?

    Blueberry Knoll, about 4 km by road; Government Peak (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Fishhook?

    Eldorado Mine, about 6 km by road; Mabel Mine (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Fishhook?

    Finger Lake, about 20 km by road; Wasilla Lake (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fishhook?

    Start in Fishhook, visit Government Peak, then Hatch Peak, then Independence Mine State Historical Park, then Bullion Mountain, then Snowbird Glacier, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fishhook?

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

    Towns near Fishhook

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