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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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.
This is a stunningly gorgeous park with a fantastically maintained and marked trail to a chilly glacier lake.
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The Norman Lowell Art Gallery Foundation is a non-profit charitable Foundation which aims to preserve and share the Norman Lowell Gallery of Alaska free of charge to visitors around the world. The Norman Lowell Gallery sits atop a bluff in Anchor Point, AK, on the original homestead property of Norman Lowell and his family. The large permanent collection showcases the beauty of Alaska in works ranging from small sketches to massive oils, some of which are over 6 feet in height. Visitors to Alaska are welcomed to come spend as much time as they wish walking among the Permanent Collection, as well as walk the old homestead grounds and see the original cabin, gardens, and studio. A sales room is dedicated to high-quality prints of many of Lowell's works, as well as a number of originals.
I visited the Norman Lowell Gallery on the recommendation of a local and I’m so glad I did! I had the gallery to myself, and I enjoyed making my way through his beautiful works and reading the commentary on each painting. His larger paintings are stunning! It’s a very special place and I would definitely recommend it.
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Jars of Clay Pottery has been open for 19 years in downtown Homer, Alaska. At Jars of Clay Pottery I mentor several young adults to refine their pottery skills and teach them to run a studio, make glazes, load kilns, and many various studio jobs. Our work is both functional and nonfunctional. We have a wide variety of products, mugs to sculptures. We work year round in the studio, and the storefront is open from May 1 to Christmas. If visiting in the winter just call the number on the door and we'll gladly let you in the store. Come and visit us. Ruby
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Ptarmigan Arts is Homer's only cooperative art gallery, owned and operated by local Alaskan artists. The gallery carries the artwork of established Homer artists as well as newcomers to the Homer art scene. Open year-round, Ptarmigan Arts offers unique, quality artwork and handcrafted items in a variety of media including ceramics, woodworking and turnings, fiber/wearable arts, glass, photography, paintings and etchings, stone lithographs, jewelry, sculpture, and Alaskan fine art prints and cards. Located in charming downtown Homer, the gallery is within walking distance to other galleries and a myriad of other shops, restaurants, and other local attractions. All major credit cards are accepted. Shipping is available and free gift wrapping is offered for purchases.
finally a gift shop without kitsch! beautiful.. pottery nice but overpriced-- but this place really showcases local artists (artists, not just crafts) handmade leather purses rival any boutique in Jackson to Florence .. bought one could've left with 3 or 4!!
5.0 based on 34 reviews
The Art Shop Gallery is Where Art Meets Life, here in beautiful Homer, Alaska. Here or on the web, we have a wide selection of art and other gifts, including prints, originals by Alaskan Artists like Byron Birdsall, Barbara Lavallee, Rie Munoz, Bruce Nelson, Katie Sevigny, Taz Tally, Ed Tussey, Jon Van Zyle, and Nancy Yaki. We are also very proud of our collection of bone and ivory carvings, including those by Native Alaskans, ornaments, pottery, and jewelry. The tea and coffee are always on!
5.0 based on 14 reviews
This gift shop is Awesome! They sell Salty Dawg shirts and sweaters if you don't want to go in the Saloon to buy them as well as TONS of other stuff. This was one of my favorite gift shops I visited and I went to about 14 different towns in Alaska and over 2,000 miles of road tripping. They even have kids sizes, which a lot of gift shops did not offer. The staff made sure everyone who entered wore a mask and they never let in more than 10 people at a time for covid safety precautions. It didn't take long for the line to move though for us to get to go in, and it was worth the wait. Great store, Friendly staff!
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Bunnell Street Arts Center's mission is to nurture and support innovative art of exceptional quality in all media: solo and group exhibits, concerts, screenings, workshops, Artist in Schools, Artist in Residence. A nonprofit with a national reputation for excellence presenting a delightful selection of handmade items for sale.
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The Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center is a partnership between the US Fish and Wildlife Service's Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge and the Kachemak Bay Research Reserve. Built in 2003 as a resource for the community and visitors to Homer, Alaska, the building houses interpretive and interactive exhibits and displays describing the important work and research of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge and the Kachemak Bay Research Reserve.Located at 95 Sterling Highway, there are opportunities to enjoy the exhibit hall, informative videos, regular educational programming, and Ranger/Naturalist-led walks and presentations.The Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center is your window to the largest seabird refuge in the world, with all of the natural wonders of Kachemak Bay right outside its doors!
There are so many and varied displays, short films, guided nature tours, and best of all: wild nesting sandhill cranes! I can't believe they offer all of this without any entrance fee whatsoever. This place rocks. Don't miss it.
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