The City of Big Lake, AK
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Big Lake is a small town in the state of Alaska. The largest nearby city to Big Lake is Wasilla, approximately 14 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Big Lake, including Giddy Up and Go Espresso, Hangar Lounge, Call of the Wild, Sundog Espresso and Big Lake Super Store. For a larger selection of Big Lake restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Big Lake Golf Courses, Museums, Ski Resorts, Arenas and/or Botanical Gardens, including the Oscar Anderson House Museum, Alaska State Troopers Museum, Anchorage Museum, Settlers Bay Golf Course and Alaska Native Heritage Center. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Big Lake please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 5 airports are located in or near Big Lake:
- Anchorage Elmendorf Airport (EDF)
- Anchorage Intl Airport
- Anchorage Merrill Field Airport (MRI)
- Anchorage Ted Stevens Intl. Airport (ANC)
- Willow Airport (WOW)
Big Lake, Alaska Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Big Lake
In the month of December, Big Lake experiences an average high temperature of 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 9 degrees with an average rainfall of 1.09 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Big Lake with daytime temperatures averaging 66 degrees in the summer, and 25 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Big Lake to receive an average of 0.82 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 2.59 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 98 degrees in the summer and as low as -42 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Big Lake should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 46 degrees, and nighttime lows of 26.
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Big Lake, Alaska Attractions
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Par T Golf Course - Anchorage, The Par T Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Anchorage County Alaska. is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 2 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 907-344-5717. The golf course dress code is as follows: No dress code.
Address: 1307 E 74th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99518
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Russian Jack Springs Golf Course - Anchorage, The Russian Jack Springs Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Anchorage County Alaska. Built in 1970, this Anchorage course is open may 1 to oct 15. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 907-333-8338. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes.
Address: 5300 Debarr Rd, Anchorage, AK 99508
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Settlers Bay Golf Course - Wasilla, The Settlers Bay Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Matanuska Susitna County Alaska. Built in 1975, this Wasilla course is open apr 15 to oct 15. For tee time information call the pro shop at 907-376-5466. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: Mile 8 Knik Rd, Wasilla, AK 99687
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Sleepy Hollow Golf Course - Wasilla, The Sleepy Hollow Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Matanuska Susitna County Alaska. Built in 1990, this Wasilla course designed by Dave Carney is open may 7 to sep 15. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 907-376-5948. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: Mile 3/5 Schrock Rd, Wasilla, AK 99654
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Sullivan Arena - Anchorage, The George M. Sullivan Arena is an arena in Anchorage, Alaska. The arena opened in 1983 and has a seating capacity of 8,700 for basketball, 6,251 for hockey. It is home to the Alaska Aces ECHL ice hockey team, the University of Alaska Anchorage Seawolves hockey team, the Great Alaska Shootout basketball tournament, and the Alaska Fighting Championship mixed martial arts events. In 2007 it became home to the Alaska Wild of the Indoor Football League.
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Tanglewood Lakes Golf Club - Anchorage, The Tanglewood Lakes Golf Club is a 9 hole public golf course in Anchorage County Alaska. Built in 1996, this Anchorage course designed by Bob Burnett is open may 15 to sep 30. Tee times are accepted up to 5 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 907-345-4600. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda.
Address: 11701 Brayton Dr, Anchorage, AK 99516
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Big Lake, Alaska Hotels
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Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Eagle River/anchorage Area13049 Old Glenn Hwy
Eagle River, AK 99577
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Big Lake, Alaska Restaurants
This is a list of Big Lake Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers. Happy Dining!
Big Lake Articles
Published October 13, 2010
Anchorage is filled with museums and sightseeing spots, and we took in as many as possible. Anchorage manages to strike a perfect balance between big city and small town.
Published October 13, 2010
Seward is much more than simply a cruise port. What we found was a warm and welcoming population, an amazing amount of history and a picturesque fishing village.
Published September 7, 2010
Extraordinary Alaskan cruise from Seward to Vancouver on the luxurious Regent Seven Seas with rainforests in Sitka, glaciers, the Aleutian Islands and tours throughout the Inside Passage.
