Aspen Hotels – Kenai
One of the biggest, most well-known events in Alaska takes place in nearby Anchorage February 23 – March 4. Just 150 miles away from Kenai, Anchorage is well worth a day trip to check out the legendary Fur Rondy. For 83 years, visitors have traveled to Anchorage from around the world to check out…
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Day Trip to Anchorage’s Fur Rondy
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Visit Our Lady of the Angels
Our Lady of the Angels is a Catholic church in the heart of Kenai that welcomes visitors of all/no faiths. It’s a true hidden gem. What looks like simple and modest architecture on the outside (similar to a well-maintained small cabin), the inside is gorgeous and demands a visit. Catholicism didn’t arrive on the…
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Challenger Learning Center
One of the premier children’s museums and STEM learning centers in Alaska is right in Kenai. The Challenger Learning Center was created after the devastating NASA Challenger accident. In the spirit of those on board, the Challenger Center for Space Science Education was founded. It’s a global network of centers all featuring space themes….
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Cunningham Park
Head down Beaver Loop Road on the outskirts of Kenai to discover one of the most gorgeous parks on the peninsula. It’s ideal for fishing and full of silver and sockeye salmon. The shore is a mud and gravel mix, so prepare accordingly. Mud can be especially thick below tide zones, and the constantly…
