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Homer
Homer is a nature lover's nirvana where common sights can include moose grazing, a black bear crossing the road or porpoises playing in the surf. The charming seaside city, overlooking Kachemak Bay and the Kenai Mountains, can be the starting point for a multitude of exciting adventures, including glacier skiing and viewing and guided kayak tours. Naturally splendid Kachemak State Park offers even more outdoor fun, with miles of excellent backcountry hiking trails. Explore nearby Halibut Cove, a unique fishing and artists' enclave where the roads are made of water. Or head to downtown Homer to sample delicious seafood, art galleries, museums and shops that sell locally made crafts. A trip to Homer would not be complete without casting a rod for salmon or halibut, the area's major catches. Head to the Homer Spit and try your luck from the shore or join a chartered fishing boat excursion. No matter which activities you choose, a weekend in Homer is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
 
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Don't-Miss Attractions
TripAdvisor's editorial team reviewed our attractions database and selected the best local attractions to highlight in this itinerary. Some are popular, some are off the beaten path, but all are worth a visit.
Outdoor adventuresOutdoor adventures
Kachemak Bay State Park: This enormous state park, largely unexplored wilderness, includes glaciers, rivers and waterfalls and offers a 10-mile coastline strip that is excellent for fishing and kayaking. Wildlife sightings include puffins, eagles, sea otters, seals, porpoises and whales.
Address: Homer, Alaska
Park fees
For art loversFor art lovers
Norman Lowell Studio & Gallery: This studio and gallery houses the works of local artist Norman Lowell. Many of his larger oil paintings of Alaskan landscapes are not for sale but are displayed in the nearby museum.
Address: Sterling Hwy. milepost 160.9, Homer, Alaska
Phone: 907-235-7344
Pratt Museum: Learn about the area's wildlife and marine life at this art, cultural and natural history museum, where an added touch is the special camera setup allowing you to zoom in to view wildlife in the distance. Get an ecology lesson on a forest trail and identify wildflowers in the outdoor garden.
Address: 3779 Bartlett St, Homer, Alaska
Phone: 907-235-8635
Admission fee; closed in January
On the waterOn the water
Homer Spit: This narrow, five-mile long gravel path protruding into the Kachemak Bay is a popular spot for camping, beach-combing and halibut and salmon fishing. Springtime visitors can watch eagles gather on the beach to feed on scraps of fish.
Address: Homer, Alaska
Parking fee
RestaurantsRestaurants
Fresh Sourdough Express: Quality ingredients are used to create delicious dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Organic flours are used for breads and other bakery items.
Address: 1316 Ocean Dr, Homer, Alaska
Phone: 907.235.7571
Try the sourdough pancakes for breakfast.
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Nearby Places Worth A Visit
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Halibut Cove
Part of Kachemak Bay State Park, Halibut Cove is a slow-paced, tranquil little village with shops, art galleries, boardwalks and a floating post office. Camp, fish, or navigate the winding 10-mile trail along the cove or follow shorter trails to view glaciers, lakes and 2,000-foot peaks.
Where to Stay
Our editorial team selected local hotels and resorts that have good reputations and good deals. Because we know travelers' budgets differ vastly, we chose hotels at different price points rather than listing the city's top five hotels, which might all be in the same price range.
Moderate hotelsModerate hotels
Ocean Shores Motel
Popularity index: #2 in Homer
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Land's End
Popularity index: #4 in Homer
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Best Western Bidarka Inn
Popularity index: #13 in Homer
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Recommended Reading
"Cruising in Alaska, This Time on Land"  New York Times (free registration required), Jul 22, 2007
Alaska is one of America's most unforgettable road trip destinations.
"Homer, Alaska"  Family Travel Guides
Visitors to Homer enjoy breathtaking scenery and a chance to camp, hike and play in Alaska's great outdoors.
"Destination Homer"  OnRoute.com
Explore shops and galleries or try your hand at fishing on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula.
"Alaska unplugged: Seldovia offers a glimpse of the past"  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (free registration required)
For the real frontier experience, it's hard to beat this Alaskan town.
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