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Homer is lively and coastal.
Home Town Energy
Homer is a town that mixes civic energy with a heavy dose of art, culture and the outdoors. After a day exploring tidal pools, fishing at the Fishing Hole, walking the beaches, or scouting for eagles, you can visit an art gallery, eat at one of the many fine restaurants, or attend a local cultural activity somewhere in town . If there is a Farmer's Market when you visit, don't miss it. Homer has molded itself into its own community, and as a result, its personality is different from any other town in Alaska.
Walk Through "Old Homer"
The Sterling Highway sweeps through the city of Homer, cutting across the "original" town. To see Homer properly, therefore, it is a good idea to find Pioneer Avenue and wander through the old center of town. In theoldtownyou'llfind plentyofspecialty stores, restaurants and coffee shops. The entire town of Homer has a seaside feel, with a saltwater tang on the air.
Life At The End Of The Road
A temperate town, with long walking beaches, Homer is a favorite with many Alaskans. It's in a breezy, open setting, surrounded by beautiful and ecologically important Kachemak Bay. Kachemak Bay State Park is south across the water. The Homer Spit is an improbable piece of land that extends out into the water. It became a commercial port when a railroad track ran along it to export coal. By the1930's,itwaslargelyabandoned.AftertheGreatAlaska Earthquake of 1964, the spit had to be buttressed heavily. Today, Homer attracts thousands of travelers who love the ocean. It's a great place to spend a few days.
Boat Launching Ramp
Homer Spit
Kachemak Bay
Homer Spit
Scenic Town
The maritime at- mosphere is re- freshing. There are interesting old buildings, great views and easy walking.
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