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.
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Bicycle retail, service and rentals. During summer months most rentals are available at our Spit location.
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Seaman Ecotour Adventures offers guided sightseeing, wildlife, birding, cultural history, tidepooling, hiking, and photography tours in greater Kachemak Bay and the adjoining Kachemak State Park. We specialized in offering customized tours to address the clients interests and needs, from groups from one to six people. Options include half-day (~4 hours) and full-day (~7 hours) trips.
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Coldwater Alaska provides Tours and Transportation around Kachemak Bay State Park. It is family owned by long time residents of Homer.
5.0 based on 84 reviews
This was a surprise for my husband for our anniversary. I didn’t want to fly and he didn’t want to go on a fishing charter. Our first time coming to the peninsula and this was a fantastic way to enjoy the outside! All the horses were well behaved, Mark and Karina were fantastic guides and made sure to have conversations with everyone on the tour, including the three young girls (7-12) that were in the group. The weather was fantastic (heard it rained in Homer the whole time). Yes, bring a sack lunch. You’ll have a nice break in the middle to eat/pee. It’s an “out and back” trail, not a big loop so you don’t miss anything
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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!!
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Free visitors guides & maps plus, travel guides, fishing, lodging, dining and tour information. Looking for something to do in Homer or the entire Kenai Peninsula? This is the spot to plan your trip. We have hosts waiting to help you find the perfect adventure in Homer, Alaska.
Whilst there are a lot of good visitor centres and plenty of good information brochures freely available across Alaska, this one was the best we used. Huge car park and large site, so very easy to look around and it also has seating areas and local information as well as the normal tourist information. The highlight for us though was the staff, so so friendly and helpful, even though we didn't have specific queries having not just arrived, a lady offered to sit us down and give us an overview of Homer her town which was really useful.
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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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This environmental education center offers natural history day tours for all ages that range from the boreal forest of the 104 acre Wynn Nature Center on the north side of Kachemak Bay to the south There, in Peterson Bay guests explore tidepools, a rainforest and an archaeology site. Kayaking and overnight Yurt stays may also be added.The experienced hiker can also choose from guided hikes of varying difficulty.At the Homer Harbor, discover the world beneath your feet on a Creatures of the Dock Tour!!Where else can you see a seastar and a moose all in one day... personal, hands-on experience for all!
Extremely knowledgeable and love teaching others about sea life. We enjoyed it so much we went to all three of their locations
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