The City of Golden Beaches
Whether an avid birdwatcher or gold rush history buff, Nome has something for you! Home to less than 4,000 people and the official finish line of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, Nome is located on the southern Seward Peninsula coast on Norton Sound of the Bering Sea. Although small in population, Nome is a rich historical and cultural city, being the regional hub of 3 Alaska Native cultures: the Inupiat, the Central Yup'ik, and the St. Lawrence Island Yupik.
Nome Shopping
Nome Shopping
Artisans from Nome and the surrounding villages are known for making beautiful crafts ranging from antler carvings to qiviut garments and other one-of-a-kind pieces.
Nome Activities
Nome Activities
From fishing to paddleboarding and kayaking to birdwatching, you are guaranteed not to get bored in Nome. With some 300 miles of roads in the region, you can access various habitats- from marine waters, coastal beaches, and boreal forests, meaning there is always something to see and do.
Nome Restaurants
Nome Restaurants
Even though Nome only has around 3,700 residents, it still has some good eateries and places to get a drink. We are sure you will enjoy all of these restaurants, especially if you are a seafood lover.
You can enjoy the view while dining at Polar bar and cafe, have the crab omelet at the cozy Pingo Bakery, or try Asian cuisine at the Express Chinese Restaurant.
About Nome
About Nome
The Inupiaq, Central Yup'ik, and St Lawrence Island Yupik have inhabited this area for over 4,000 years! Back then, they hunted sea mammals and inland animals and foraged for berries and greens. Today, you can experience those very same activities in Nome! If you want to immerse yourself in Alaska Native culture, there is no place like Nome.
Nome Top 10
Watch the winner cross the line during the Iditarod
Go birding
Spot a muskox
Pick tundra blueberries
Fish the Snake River
Pan for gold
In 1898, the "3 Lucky Swedes" discovered gold in Nome, making it a key location on the gold rush prospector maps. No visit to Nome is complete without trying your hand at gold panning. And don't forget to take a picture with the "World's largest gold pan."