Utqiagvik

Welcome to Utqiagvik, Alaska, which is formerly known as Barrow. It is a small town in Alaska, that holds the interesting distinction as being the Northernmost city in the United States. It has also been referred to as Point Barrow, but it is now simply Utqiagvik. Its native population of approximately 4.200 are Eskimo, with a small number of non-native residents.

Just like most other places in Alaska, if you plan to visit Utqiagvik, pack plenty of warm clothes and be ready for some great outdoor adventures. There is plenty of things to do in the great outdoors in and around Utqiagvik. Watersports are going to be a big part of what there is to do there. Between sportfishing and kayaking, you will have plenty of enjoyment on the water.

Away from the water, there are plenty of sites to see with Alaskan wilderness all around, you are highly likely to see polar bears, Snowy Owls, Caribou, and other creatures that are native to this part of Alaska. The summer months would be the best time to visit Utqiagvik, Alaska as it much warmer than the below zero temperatures in winter, as it is located not far from the Arctic Circle.

One other interesting factoid about Utqiagvik, it is referred to as a fly-in destination, which means you cannot get to it from any roads or highways. Also, there is only one local hotel, the King Eider Inn, so you would want to book your room as quickly as you can.

There are several nice, local restaurants to choose from during your stay in Utqiagvik. No matter what you have a hunger for you are likely to find what you want to eat. There are a number of places you can choose from if you like seafood, pizza or Asian cuisine. There are also plenty of places that also serve burgers, steak, and other typical American cuisines.

You can expect fairly high food prices since most of all the food items have to brought in from outside of Utqiagvik. Only the fresh seafood that is caught in the local waters does not have to be "imported". One of the most popular is the Browers Restaurant, which is located inside the historic 19th century Brower Building, which was first established as a whaling station and a general store built by Charles Brower. The Browers Restaurant is owned by the Brower family and features both American and Korean Cuisine.

If you are looking for pizza and other types of foods you can check out Arctic Pizza or East Coast Pizzeria. Many restaurants are choosing to take advantage of Food delivery service in Utqiagvik. If you prefer to eat in the comfort of your hotel room you easily check to see if the restaurant you choose offers delivery at the time you order.