Discover 10 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Homer (United States). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Pratt Museum, Homer Public Library, and Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center. Also, be sure to include Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Homer (Alaska).
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Pratt Museum
Museum in Homer, Alaska. The Pratt Museum is a regional natural history museum located in Homer, Alaska, with exhibits exploring life around Kachemak Bay in South Central Alaska. The museum's mission is to preserve "the stories of the Kachemak Bay region", through "collections, exhibits, and programs in culture, science, and art". Indoor exhibits include early homesteading, Native Alaskan traditions, local contemporary art, and an exploration of the marine and terrestrial life around Kachemak Bay. Outdoor exhibits feature a historic cabin, botanical gardens and a nature trail.[1]
Address: 3779 Bartlett St, 99603 Homer
Homer Public Library
Public library system. The Homer Public Library is located at 500 Hazel Avenue in Homer, Alaska. It serves the communities of the Southern Kenai Peninsula from Ninilchik to the south side of Kachemak Bay.
The library, a department of the City of Homer, has six full-time and three part-time staff. The current director of the library is Dave Berry. Previous directors include Ann Dixon and Helen Hill. The library is aided by an advisory board and Friends of the Homer Library.[2]
Address: 500 Hazel Ave, Homer
Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center
Museum, Visitor center, Natural history museum, Tourist information
Address: 95 Sterling Hwy, 99603-7472 Homer
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
Museum, Nature and wildlife, History museum, Park
Address: 708 Smoky Bay Way, 99603-7653 Homer
Ptarmigan Arts Gallery
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Address: 471 E Pioneer Ave, 99603-7622 Homer
Pier One Theatre
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
Address: Homer spit rd, 99603 Homer
Jars Of Clay Pottery
Museum, Gift shop, Shopping
Address: 3857 Main St, 99603-7541 Homer
Kachemak Bay Campus
Kachemak Bay Campus is a campus of Kenai Peninsula College, which is a unit of the University of Alaska Anchorage. Located in Homer, KBC has a student population of about 500. The college was formerly divided into two campuses, referred to as east and west campuses respectively. The college had proposed purchasing Homer's city hall, which is adjacent to the east campus, in order to consolidate their facilities, but this would have been part of a larger project to build a new city hall and a town square in Homer, and the plan was rejected by voters. The college eventually decided to build an entirely new facility on the existing campus property. The new facility, known as Bayview Hall opened after spring break in 2011. The hall is 7,000 square feet and cost 2.5 million dollars to construct. It contains new classrooms, faculty offices, and a multi purpose "learning center."[3]
KBBI AM 890
Address: 3913 Kachemak Way, Homer
Fireweed Gallery
Museum, Art gallery
Address: 475 E Pioneer Ave # A, 99603-7622 Homer