Places to visit near

Homer

Homer is a town in Kenai Peninsula Borough district, Kenai Peninsula Borough, United States of about 5,515 people. Within 50 km by road there are 194 places to visit: 51 beaches & coast, 36 hill stations & viewpoints and 27 churches. The must-see places are Pratt Museum, Homer Baptist Church and Yukon Island.

59.6425° N, 151.5494° WPop. 5,515

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Within 30 km139 places
Within 50 km194
Must-see11
Notable89
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Homer

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:08 pm

85 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Homer
  2. Baycrest Overlookviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. St. Nicholas Chapelchurch · 30 min
  4. Yukon Islandisland · 1.5 hrs
  5. Beluga Wetlands Overlookviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Bear Canyonviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Homer
Today’s loopHomerStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Homer?

Pratt Museum (museum, about 1 km), Homer Baptist Church (church, about 1 km), Yukon Island (island, about 17 km), Kbbi (heritage site, about 1 km), Alaska Islands & Oceans NWR Visitor Center (museum, about 1 km), Bishop's Beach (beach, about 1 km).

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

194 places on Spotwander: 51 beaches & coast, 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 churches, 18 rivers, islands & mangroves, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest beach to Homer?

Bishop's Beach, about 1 km by road; Mud Bay (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Homer?

Mcneil Canyon, about 1 km by road; Woodard Canyon (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Homer?

Start in Homer, visit Baycrest Overlook, then St. Nicholas Chapel, then Yukon Island, then Beluga Wetlands Overlook, then Bear Canyon, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.