Nome

Nome, Alaska is a small city located on the southern coast of the Seward Peninsula which is on the coast of the Bering Sea. It has a sparse population with only just over 3.800 permanent residents. There is much to do in Nome for visitors there on vacation with most of which center around outdoor activities.

Depending on the time of year you are planning your trip to Nome, but you would be advised heavily to make your plans to be there for the short summer months. There is plenty to do outside while it is still cool outside, you can experience what old-time gold miners back in the day in Name, Alaska and take your turn actually panning for gold. You can also take walking or bike riding tours and see the remnants of the once working gold dredges that when fully operational was pulling out millions of ounces of gold out of the ground.

You can hire a fishing tour boat and go out into the Bering Sea and fish just like so many of the inhabitants have been doing for generations. You can also enjoy bird watching and watching for other indigenous wildlife that can easily be found up close and personal in town. There also museums in town, including the Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum that includes several popular exhibits, which include a number of artifacts and remnants from back in the Gold Rush days.

As with most of the seaside city's in Alaska the most popular foods in the local restaurants is the fresh seafood. One of the main reasons is that the seafood they serve is truly fresh off the boat and it was just caught that morning. Fortunately, there are many restaurants that also have varied menus and offer much more than just seafood. If you are looking for Mexican, Thai, Korean, Japanese, or even American cuisine if you are so inclined.

The highest rated restaurant is the Pingo Bakery - Seafood House which features a menu that is mostly American cuisine including plenty of seafood options. They also have a Vegetarian-friendly menu with options that can be selected by a Vegetarian.

Today, many restaurants are opting to offer food delivery service in Nome and this is a huge benefit for people who are visiting Nome and prefer to sit in their room and order food from a regular restaurant instead of room service that is often extremely expensive.