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

Places to visit near Tanaina

Tanaina is a town in Matanuska-Susitna Borough district, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, United States, home to about 8,197 people. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit — 56 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 forts & heritage, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 1 parks. The must-see places are Wasilla Lake (6 km), Lake Lucille (8 km) and Finger Lake (10 km).

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

Tanaina at a glance

Location
Matanuska-Susitna Borough district, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, United States
Population
about 8,197
Coordinates
61.6269° N, 149.4281° W
Places within 50 km
106 (20 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 parks

Top places to visit near Tanaina

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

145 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tanaina. The closest is Blueberry Knoll (17 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
  • Hatch Peak · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Bullion Mountain · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Mount POW/MIA · viewpoint · Anchorage · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Pioneer Peak · viewpoint · Anchorage · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Snowbird Glacier · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~34 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Tanaina

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tanaina. The closest is Curtis D. Menard Memorial (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tanaina

25 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tanaina. The closest is Wasilla Lake (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Wasilla Lake · lake · Anchorage · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Lake Lucille · lake · Anchorage · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Finger Lake · lake · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Eklutna Dam · lake · Anchorage · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Nancy Lake · lake · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Eklutna Lake · lake · Anchorage · ~41 km · Must-see

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Parks near Tanaina

22 parks within 100 km of Tanaina. The closest is Alaska State Fairgrounds (21 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Tanaina

15 museums within 100 km of Tanaina. The closest is Old Houses of Wasilla (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Tanaina

12 churches within 100 km of Tanaina. The closest is Old St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Tanaina

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tanaina
  2. 8 km Lake Lucille · lake, Anchorage
  3. 5 km Wasilla Lake · lake, Anchorage
  4. 8 km Finger Lake · lake, Matanuska-Susitna Borough
  5. 18 km Government Peak · peak, Matanuska-Susitna Borough
  6. 4 km Hatch Peak · peak, Matanuska-Susitna Borough
  7. 20 km Back to Tanaina

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From travellers near Tanaina

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How to reach Tanaina

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tanaina by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints56145Blueberry Knoll (17 km)
    Forts & heritage1837Curtis D. Menard Memorial (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1425Wasilla Lake (6 km)
    Parks122Alaska State Fairgrounds (21 km)
    Museums815Old Houses of Wasilla (6 km)
    Churches212Old St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church (23 km)
    Waterfalls36Thunderbird Falls Trail (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Independence Mine State Historical Park (24 km)
    Beaches & coast13Eagle Bay (44 km)
    Other attractions02Ceremonial Start of Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race (65 km)
    Caves11Caves Lake (34 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Crescent Moon Island (36 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Islamic Community Center of Anchorage (73 km)
    Temples01Sri Ganesha Temple of Alaska (74 km)

    Tanaina: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tanaina?

    Wasilla Lake (lake, about 6 km), Lake Lucille (lake, about 8 km), Finger Lake (lake, about 10 km), Government Peak (peak, about 17 km), Hatch Peak (peak, about 20 km), Alaska State Fairgrounds (park, about 21 km).

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

    106 places on Spotwander: 56 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 forts & heritage, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 park, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tanaina?

    Blueberry Knoll, about 17 km by road; Government Peak (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tanaina?

    Curtis D. Menard Memorial, about 10 km by road; Palmer Water Tower (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Tanaina?

    Wasilla Lake, about 6 km by road; Lake Lucille (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tanaina?

    Start in Tanaina, visit Lake Lucille, then Wasilla Lake, then Finger Lake, then Government Peak, then Hatch Peak, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tanaina?

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

    Towns near Tanaina

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