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

Places to visit near Sutton-Alpine

Sutton-Alpine is a town in Matanuska-Susitna Borough district, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, United States, home to about 1,447 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit — 54 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 3 museums. The must-see places are Granite Mountain (8 km), Kings Mountain (17 km) and Penny Royal Glacier (25 km).

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

Sutton-Alpine at a glance

Location
Matanuska-Susitna Borough district, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, United States
Population
about 1,447
Coordinates
61.7779° N, 148.7645° W
Places within 50 km
75 (15 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 Sutton-Alpine

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sutton-Alpine: 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 Sutton-Alpine

164 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sutton-Alpine. The closest is Knob Hill (7 km); the best-known is Granite Mountain (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Granite Mountain · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Kings Mountain · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Penny Royal Glacier · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Matanuska Peak · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Knob Hill · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~7 km
  • Lava Mountain · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~7 km

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Forts & heritage near Sutton-Alpine

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sutton-Alpine. The closest is Evan Jones Mine (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sutton-Alpine

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sutton-Alpine. The closest is Finger Lake (42 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Sutton-Alpine

10 museums within 100 km of Sutton-Alpine. The closest is Palmer Museum of History & Art (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Sutton-Alpine

7 waterfalls within 100 km of Sutton-Alpine. The closest is Eska Falls (9 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sutton-Alpine

2 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sutton-Alpine. The closest is Independence Mine State Historical Park (34 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Sutton-Alpine

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 117 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sutton-Alpine
  2. 7 km Knob Hill · hill, Matanuska-Susitna Borough
  3. 5 km Granite Mountain · viewpoint, Matanuska-Susitna Borough
  4. 17 km Penny Royal Glacier · viewpoint, Matanuska-Susitna Borough
  5. 39 km Matanuska Peak · peak, Matanuska-Susitna Borough
  6. 32 km Kings Mountain · viewpoint, Matanuska-Susitna Borough
  7. 17 km Back to Sutton-Alpine

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From travellers near Sutton-Alpine

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How to reach Sutton-Alpine

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sutton-Alpine by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints54164Knob Hill (7 km)
    Forts & heritage1221Evan Jones Mine (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs220Finger Lake (42 km)
    Museums310Palmer Museum of History & Art (34 km)
    Waterfalls17Eska Falls (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Independence Mine State Historical Park (34 km)
    Parks22King Mountain State Recreation Site (18 km)
    Churches02Old St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church (59 km)
    Beaches & coast02Waterfront (53 km)
    Caves01Caves Lake (81 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Crescent Moon Island (84 km)

    Sutton-Alpine: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sutton-Alpine?

    Granite Mountain (viewpoint, about 8 km), Kings Mountain (viewpoint, about 17 km), Penny Royal Glacier (viewpoint, about 25 km), Matanuska Peak (peak, about 26 km), Knob Hill (hill, about 7 km), Lava Mountain (viewpoint, about 7 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Sutton-Alpine?

    75 places on Spotwander: 54 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 museums, 1 waterfall.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sutton-Alpine?

    Knob Hill, about 7 km by road; Lava Mountain (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sutton-Alpine?

    Evan Jones Mine, about 13 km by road; Lonesome Mine (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Sutton-Alpine?

    Finger Lake, about 42 km by road; Wasilla Lake (49 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sutton-Alpine?

    Start in Sutton-Alpine, visit Knob Hill, then Granite Mountain, then Penny Royal Glacier, then Matanuska Peak, then Kings Mountain, and drive back — about 117 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sutton-Alpine?

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

    Towns near Sutton-Alpine

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