Antique Treat in Smalltown Alaska

Strolling through the town of Palmer gives you a feeling of what the charm of Alaska's small towns is all about. Nestled within the town is a delightful antique shop filled with items from yesteryear. Palmer residents take pride in their history and their collections of antiques show off this pride. In addition to Colony Junction, there is the Colony House Museum, filled with artifacts from the 1930's. When the Matanuska Colonists came to live in Palmer and created a tent city. In later years, they built houses modeled in five different styles and the Colony House gives visitors a chance to see one of those styles. Surrounding the museum are gardens and a nearby Musk Ox Farm. Palmer is also home to the Alaska State Fair. If you are planning to spend some time in the city exploring Colony Junction, the Colony House, and the rich farming community of Palmer, you can choose to stay at a variety of the bed and breakfast establishments including the Colony Inn, the Cookie Jar B&B, or the Sheep Mountain Lodge. There are also a few local hotels including the Valley Hotel. For a quiet getaway in Alaska that features a chance to browse authentic Alaskan antiques, visit Colony Junction.