Nome

The end of the Iditarod is just the beginning of fun! Every year dog trainers and their teams come from around the world to attempt to finish the 1,049 mile course, beginning in Anchorage and finishing in Nome. The Iditarod has been aptly dubbed "The last great race on Earth", and is the only sled dog race in North America whose course runs over 300 miles. Nome, of course, doesn’t only have dog sledding in the winter, travelers interested in dog sledding will find lots of information on the Iditarod, dog sledding, and can even participate in dog sledding demonstrations.

In Nome you’ll find a variety of opportunities to enjoy the Far North’s great outdoors. Nome provides access to over 300 miles of roads stretching out into the tundra, where visitors can explore untouched Alaskan wilderness, and look for moose, reindeer, caribou, and other tundra animals.

In Nome, the Carrie McLain Museum has over 6,000 historical artifacts and photo exhibits on native culture, art, and the gold rush. Visitors can also learn how to pan for gold, or explore abandoned gold mines. There are also plenty of opportunities for shopping available in town, with ivory carvings and crafts handmade by local native Alaskans.