Cultural & Historic Sites

Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum
Explore exhibits on gold rush history, Indigenous culture, and rotating local art.
200 W. 5th Avenue, Nome, AK 99762
📞 (907) 443-6630

Inupiat Heritage Center Display – UAF Northwest Campus
Satellite exhibit showcasing local art, traditional tools, and subsistence stories.
400 E. Front Street, Nome, AK 99762
📞 (907) 443-2201

Board of Trade Building
One of the oldest commercial buildings from Nome’s boomtown days. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Jacob Berger House
A preserved gold-rush Victorian mansion built in 1903–04, now a historic landmark.
308 2nd Avenue, Nome, AK 99762

Old St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
The only surviving wood-frame Gothic Revival church in Alaska, built in 1901 and now a community hall in Anvil City Square.

Discovery Saloon
Built in 1901, it’s Nome’s oldest commercial building—now a private residence with historic character.

Gold Rush & Mining Relics

Swanberg Dredge
A massive gold-mining dredge from 1946, still visible at Mile 1 of Nome-Council Road. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Beach Gold Panning & Abandoned Dredges
Wander beachside in Nome and find gold flakes year-round. You’ll also spot dozens of old dredges dotting the surrounding gravel roads.

Cultural Centers & Indigenous Experiences

Katirvik Cultural Center
Celebrates local Inupiat traditions through art, music, and storytelling.

Inupiat Handicrafts & Subsistence Gear
Browse local shops downtown featuring sealskin, ivory carving, and traditional art.

Outdoor & Road System Adventures

Scenic Drives
Nome-Teller, Nome-Taylor, and Nome-Council Roads offer wildlife viewing, birding, and access to historic roadhouses and dredges.

Pilgrim Hot Springs
A unique subarctic oasis with natural hot springs and mission-era buildings, nestled off Kougarok Road.

Safety Sound Wildlife Area
A birdwatching haven along the Nome-Council Road—home to swans, geese, loons, and migratory species.

Safety Roadhouse
The last checkpoint on the Iditarod trail, this rustic stop is perfect for pit stops, cold drinks, and roadside kitsch.

Nature & Wildlife Viewing

Wildlife Tours & Birding Trips
Guided excursions are available for musk oxen, migratory birds, whale watching, and photography—especially during summer.

Northern Lights Viewing
Nome is a strong aurora location (August–April), offering dark skies over open tundra for incredible displays.

Sled Dog & Iditarod Culture

Iditarod Finish Line
Visit the iconic monument on Front Street where mushers and teams triumphantly finish the nearly 1,000-mile race.

Kennel Tours & Mushing Experiences
Local kennels welcome visitors during Iditarod season—book through the museum or visitor center.

Adventure & Guided Tours

Self-drive Adventures
Multi-day tours of the Seward Peninsula are available with suggested itineraries and vehicle rentals.

Kayak & Hiking Tours
Options include half-day hikes and coastal kayaking—great ways to explore Nome’s wild side by land and water.