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1. Vies sea and land animals at Kachemak Bay State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Take a tour at the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. See an exhibit at Ptarmigan Arts

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4. Learn about natural history at the Pratt Museum

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5. Visit the Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center

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6. Go fishing in the Homer Spit

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7. Spot an eagle at Bishop's Beach Park

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8. Ride the Seldovia Bay Ferry

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9. Visit Seafarer's Memorial

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10. Spend a rainy day at the Homer Public Library

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11. Taste fine craft brews at Grace Ridge Brewery

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12. Go on a volcano safari with Alaska Ultimate Safaris

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13. See a concert at the Bunnell Street Arts Center

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14. Step back in time at the Kilcher Homestead Living Museum

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15. Go for a stroll at the Homer Farmers Market

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16. Go on a tour with Manns Charter Service

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17. Pick up a treat at Two Sisters Bakery

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18. Take the kids to The Bagel Shop

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19. Go wine tasting at Bear Creek Winery

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20. Taste great beer at the Homer Brewing Company

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21. See paintings at the Norman Lowell Studio & Gallery

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22. Buy art at the Art Shop Gallery

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One of the most scenic cities on Kachemak Bay, Homer offers a wealth of things to see and do. You can explore Kachemak Bay, which is one of the richest marine estuaries in the world, or head into the wilderness of Katmai National Park to experience the most densely populated brown bear area in the world.

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