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City in Alaska, United States
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Wasilla is a city of 9,000 people (2020) in Alaska. Wasilla is the last city of significant size on the Parks Highway northward; therefore, it is a frequent stopping point if traveling by car to Denali National Park, Fairbanks or other points north. It is most famous as the home town of Alaska Governor and 2008 Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin, who served as mayor of the city for six years.
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Italian.
The Trout House
Diner-style food, local fishing furnishings. Trout's Place hotel and bar/lounge.
Gyros, doughnuts and coffee. Wi-fi.
Authentic Thai food.
Tapas restaurant and wine cellar with local, domestic and import beers in 1930s era pioneer home in downtown old Wasilla.
Open since 2006. Drinks, food, darts, and karaoke. 20 HD TVs.
Pool and darts to play, and karaoke on the weekend.
Drive thru coffee stand run by a longstanding barista in the area.
Best Western
By car
Route 3, the Parks Highway, passes through the heart of the city and ends at the Glenn Highway east of it.
By public transportation
Wasilla is connected to Anchorage by Valley Mover service, and the rest of the valley by Mat Su Transit.
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Anchorage · International · ANC
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