RV Rentals Wasilla, AK

Explore Wasilla, Alaska, in an RVshare RV Rental

Wasilla is the hub of the Mat-Su Valley and is one of the fastest-growing cities in Alaska. It's located just over 40 miles north of Anchorage, so you'll never feel cut off or far from supplies and civilization. Yet, it's ideally situated to experience all of the natural beauty and outdoor activities the location has to offer.

The town began as a mining outpost and celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2016. It's currently the headquarters for the famous Iditarod Trail Dogsled race, which takes place in March every year. Inside the city limits, you'll find a mix of quaint local culture and modern, big-city convenience. Restaurants run the gamut from fine dining to the freshest local catch of the day to fast food favorites that you can grab on the go. 

There are also museums, historic landmarks, and shops aplenty in Wasilla. These culturally significant sites reflect the town's origins and history with places such as the Musher's Hall of Fame and the Dorothy G. Page Museum that were built to honor the "Mother of the Iditarod." The Alaska Live Steamers is an organization that was formed to preserve the area's railway legacy with steamer trips from Wasilla to stations in Seward and Curry. The train tours last about 25 minutes each, and you can book passage on Saturdays and Sundays from May through September.

Events Near Wasilla, Alaska

• Iditarod - The 1,100-mile begins on Knik-Goose Bay Road and runs every March. 

• The Iron Dog - This 1,971-mile snowmobile race has been running since 1984. It features a Recreational and Pro Class, and it takes place in February each year.

• The Alaska State Fair - This annual event takes place in Palmer at the end of August or the beginning of September each year.