Homer, Coastal city in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, US
Description
Homer is a coastal city on the southern tip of the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska. A narrow strip of land extends far into Kachemak Bay and forms a natural harbor for fishing boats and other vessels.
History
Miners came to the area in the 1890s for coal deposits and built the first settlements. The economy later shifted to fishing when living quarters for fishing crews were established.
Culture
The Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival brings together bird enthusiasts each spring to observe the migration of sandhill cranes and numerous waterfowl species.
Practical
The town sits at the end of the Sterling Highway, about 218 miles (350 km) southwest of Anchorage. The road is open year-round and passes through forests and alongside lakes.
Did you know?
Many bald eagles nest along the coastline in spring and are often seen perched on trees or posts. Humpback whales pass through the waters offshore in summer, sometimes coming close enough to be watched from shore.
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Salty Dawg Saloon
7.5 km
Pratt Museum
1.3 km
Homer Public Library
292 m
Thorn-Stingley House
1.9 km
Pratt Museum and Park
1.3 kmHomer Golf Course
5 kmShingle Beach
7.8 kmBishop's Beach
2.4 kmScenic viewpoint
3.1 kmOld Town
1 kmAlaska Bear Adventures
252 mAlaska Bear Tours
302 mRainbow Tours
7.3 kmPier One Theatre
6.4 kmHarrington Cabin
1.3 kmWork of art, statue
6.7 kmBeluga Wetlands Overlook
1.9 kmBaycrest Overlook
5.9 kmAlaska Ultimate Safaris
304 mScenic viewpoint
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7.3 kmScenic viewpoint
6.9 kmScenic viewpoint
6.7 kmScenic viewpoint
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5.1 kmScenic viewpoint
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