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How to Meet Locals in Nome
Nome Sample Itineraries
Where to Take your Photo in Nome
Nome is full of history and great photo-ops. Here’s our list of sites to visit for your photo collection
Life in Nome
Nome residents count on one constant: an independent spirit of community and resiliency
Anchorage to Nome
Plane: 1.5 hours
How to Meet Locals in Nome
As a city rich with culture and history, Nome is a fascinating place to visit
Nome Sample Itineraries
Once you’ve invested the time and money it takes to get to Nome, you should try and see both the town and some of the outlying areas
Iditarod Sled Dog Race - History
The famed Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race embodies the mushing and sled dog culture that was an integral part of Alaska through the 1960s
When to Visit Nome
Each season in Nome offers a widely different experience
Wi-fi in Nome
Internet service in Nome is slow, so the only “streaming” you can expect is the view out your taxi or rental car window as you travel through town
Fly To A Native Village In The Alaska Bush
Visit two native towns—Shishmaref and Wales—in one day
How Many Days in Nome?
1 day to scratch the surface, 3 days to explore the road system
Visit Russia From Alaska
Russia may seem about as faraway from the U.S. as one can get. But from Nome, it’s just one hour away