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Where the water sparkles, glaciers glimmer and volcanoes stand sentry. Where monstrous fish bite, thousands of shorebirds take flight and dazzling wildflowers bloom.

Frequently Asked Questions
(Almost) Everything you need to know about Homer

Homer's History
From pre-history to today's residents, the southern Kenai Peninsula draws people from all over the world. Some come for a vacation. Others to visit family and friends. Others, like the 5,400 who live here today, decide to make it home.

Wynn Nature Center

Pratt Museum


Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center

Homer Public Library


Homer Parks
n a place surrounded by wilderness, it may seem strange to preserve green space within the city limits. But Homer residents are justifiably proud of their city parks, which provide places to play, relax and gather in a beautiful outdoor setting

Homer Camping
Whether you're in an RV with its own kitchen and bathroom or a blue tarp wrapped around a handmade tepee, the view from your campsite will be unparalleled. To beat the crowds, try camping in Homer before Memorial Day or after Labor Day.

Arts & entertainment
Homer's art scene gets recharged every First Friday, when galleries change exhibits and hold receptions for local, Alaska or Outside artists. Many galleries have juried exhibits, so the competition to show can be tough and the art of high quality.

Music
From homegrown to international talent, enjoy music at coffeehouses and bars, including Alice's Cham-pagne Palace, Duggan's Waterfront Pub, Down East Saloon, the Alibi and Kharacters. Hobo Jim serenades with ballads; Three Legged Mule and Elders on Fire pour out crowd-pleasing rhythms; Ray-Jen Cajun spices up the scene with bayou flavors; the Old Time Fiddle and Banjo Association inspires crowds to dance.

Writers and poets
Homer is home to a thriving literary colony," Villani writes in "Best 100 Art Towns." Tom Bodett got his start here and still comes back for vacations. Nationally-known writers include Dan Coyle, Dana Stabenow, Nancy Lord and Rich Chiappone. There are a prolific number of authors and poets in the area, and the Homer Bookstore and Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center frequently invites the public to book signings for newly published books.

Homer's Other Seasons
While the beauty of summer in Homer is hard to rival, some of the best of what the town has to offer and some of its best-kept secrets take place during the off-season. From indoors to outdoors, from arts to sports, those who stick around for the fall, winter and spring will discover what Homer's all about

Schedule of Events