Wasilla
Bars, breweries, and nightlife in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, a fast-growing city in Alaska's Matanuska-Susitna Valley and the hometown of former Governor Sarah Palin, is also the official starting point of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race's restart each year. Its bar scene is a modest, sports-bar-led mix typical of a growing Alaska town - BarFinder lists 27 venues, with a real brewpub and gastropub presence alongside the usual lineup. Mug Shot Saloon and Locals Pub and Pizzeria cover more traditional ground, while Swiftwater Wine adds a local wine option. It's a small but growing scene in one of Alaska's fastest-expanding areas.