10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Homer That You Shouldn't Miss

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.

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

SALMON- HALIBUT- COMBO TRIPS- BOOK YOUR FISHING TRIP NOW! One of the best fishing experiences you will have here in Homer, Alaska is with us here at Harders Charters. Captain Ethan Harders values every angler that comes aboard ready to go fishing! We customize our trips to your liking, whether your a new, laid back, or hard core fisherman, we provide trips to your style of fishing! Book now, We fish harder at Harders Charters!

Your Alaskan brown bear adventure begins with Bald Mountain Air. Bald Mountain has been taking folks from all over the world to see the Bears since 1993. We are the Oldest Bear Viewing Company in Homer Alaska and operate Turbine Powered Floatplanes with the latest in navigational equipment for our client's safety. Our unique state of the art Aircraft are all Weather compliant and can access areas seldom visited by others. And, we're still owned by the same Family! Your floatplane trip is over some of the most scenic country Alaska has to offer. Prepare for the awe-inspiring beauty awaiting you on this amazing adventure. And, if it's bears you want to see ... we guarantee it! It doesn't get better than this: a fabulous floatplane ride with eye-popping views; landing in pristine Alaskan wilderness on a floatplane led by an honest-to-goodness lifelong Alaskan Guide/Pilot. This could be the best day of your life watching nature's most magnificent creatures, the Alaskan brown bear.

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.

Daily tours using a six passenger helicopter for transportation to remote, brown bear rich area's on the Alaska Peninsula. Departing Homer, Alaska. Our Ultimate Safari takes your dreams of seeing bears from ordinary to extraordinary!

The guided bear tours consist of a 30-75 minute scenic flight to either Lake Clark or Katmai National Parks. We spend 3 hours walking through the park, where we guarantee you will see bears. You will be with your guide as you walk along the coast and see these magnificent animals. The pilot decides the location each day depending on the bear activity and weather.

Big Dan’s Fishing Charters offers the best salt water fishing for halibut, salmon, rockfish, and lingcod. We have an excellent reputation and customer return rates are high. We offer full day halibut/salmon charters and also long range halibut/salmon/rockfish charters. Starting July 1st we offer long range halibut/salmon/rockfish and lingcod and overnight fishing trips.

Maverick Charters is family owned and operated since 2015. We offer a variety of charter options targeting salmon, halibut & rockfish. We currently have 4 boats in our fleet and offer 3/4 and full day charters, evening sightseeing, and winter king fishing and crabbing.