Wasilla is a surprisingly engaging base for travel therapists — a manageable small city with local cafés, community events, and easy access to lakes, fishing, hiking and dramatic Alaska Range views, so multi-week stays feel active, comfortable and far from boring.
For variety, Anchorage (≈45 miles) offers big-city dining, shopping and flights, while nearby Palmer (≈15 miles) brings farmers’ markets, trailheads and seasonal festivals — great weekend options that keep life interesting.