Homer, Alaska, United States

Highlights of Homer

Visit the Pratt Museum, the Norman Lowell Gallery and More Discover Homer during visits to the Pratt Museum, the Norman Lowell Gallery and a maritime education center. Drive along the Homer Spit, a narrow strip of land extending into Kachemak Bay, as your guide shares insights into the town’s thriving commercial and sport fishing industries. Your first stop is the Pratt Museum, a natural history and cultural museum dedicated to preserving the stories of the Kachemak Bay region. After time to explore its exhibits, continue to the Norman Lowell Gallery to view its collection of large-scale paintings and walk the artist’s original homestead. Pause for photographs at Baycrest Hill Overlook, known for its views of Homer and the surrounding peaks, before capping your day at the Islands and Ocean Visitor Center, gateway to the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, where you will learn about Alaska’s marine ecosystems and wildlife. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.