North Slope Borough district, North Slope Borough, United States

Places to visit near Barrow

Barrow is a town in North Slope Borough district, North Slope Borough, United States, home to about 4,384 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit — 23 beaches & coast, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves and 9 churches. The must-see places are Utqiaġvik Presbyterian Church (1 km), Point Barrow (19 km) and Will Rogers and Wiley Post Memorial (23 km).

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Barrow at a glance

Location
North Slope Borough district, North Slope Borough, United States
Population
about 4,384
Coordinates
71.2906° N, 156.7887° W
Places within 50 km
74 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Barrow

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Beaches & coast near Barrow

37 beaches & coast within 100 km of Barrow. The closest is Cape Smyth (1 km); the best-known is Point Barrow (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Barrow

27 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Barrow. The closest is Isatkoak Lagoon (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Barrow

10 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Barrow. The closest is Crescent Island (23 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Barrow

9 churches within 100 km of Barrow. The closest is Vital Impact Youth (1 km); the best-known is Utqiaġvik Presbyterian Church (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Barrow

6 forts & heritage within 100 km of Barrow. The closest is Will Rogers and Wiley Post Memorial (1 km); the best-known is Point Barrow Refuge Station (Historical) (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Barrow

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Barrow. The closest is Sinyu (historical) (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Barrow

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Barrow
  2. 1 km Utqiaġvik Presbyterian Church · church, North Slope Borough
  3. 1 km Point Barrow Refuge Station (Historical) · heritage site, North Slope Borough
  4. 18 km Point Barrow · beach, North Slope Borough
  5. 17 km Iñupiat Heritage Center · museum, North Slope Borough
  6. 1 km Isatkoak Lagoon · lake, North Slope Borough
  7. 1 km Back to Barrow

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From travellers near Barrow

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Barrow by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast2337Cape Smyth (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2227Isatkoak Lagoon (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves410Crescent Island (23 km)
    Churches99Vital Impact Youth (1 km)
    Other attractions66Tundra Tours Inc (1 km)
    Forts & heritage66Will Rogers and Wiley Post Memorial (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Sinyu (historical) (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints03Kachiksuk Bluffs (53 km)
    Museums11Iñupiat Heritage Center (2 km)

    Barrow: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Barrow?

    Utqiaġvik Presbyterian Church (church, about 1 km), Point Barrow (beach, about 19 km), Isatkoak Lagoon (lake, about 1 km), Whale Bone Arches (attraction, about 1 km), Point Barrow Refuge Station (Historical) (heritage site, about 1 km), Iñupiat Heritage Center (museum, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Barrow?

    74 places on Spotwander: 23 beaches & coast, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves, 9 churches, 6 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest beach to Barrow?

    Cape Smyth, about 1 km by road; Arctic Coast (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Barrow?

    Isatkoak Lagoon, about 1 km by road; Nerravak Lagoon (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Barrow?

    Crescent Island, about 23 km by road; Doctor Island (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Barrow?

    Start in Barrow, visit Utqiaġvik Presbyterian Church, then Point Barrow Refuge Station (Historical), then Point Barrow, then Iñupiat Heritage Center, then Isatkoak Lagoon, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Barrow?

    October to March for beaches & coast; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Barrow

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Barrow’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.