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At the summit of Anvil Mountain, you'll find the last remaining tropospheric antennas in the US from the White Alice Communications system. These monumental structures were a crucial part of Cold War-era military and civilian communication; there were dozens of White Alice sites that supported both military operations like the Distant Early Warning (DEW) line that covered the Arctic Circle to notify the lower 48 of impending bombs sent over from Russia as well as civilian communications. While exploring these historical antennas, there are breathtaking views of Nome and the Bering Sea. The mountain is also home to a variety of wildlife, including muskoxen, ravens, and various bird species. Keep an eye out for the Anvil Mountain primrose and Kamchatka rhododendron, as well as other alpine flowers in the area.

Anvil City Square is just a few blocks north of Front Street on the corner of Division and Third. This spot celebrates the rich history of Nome and is a must-see for visitors. In one corner of the park is the world’s largest gold pan, which makes for a great photo opportunity, and the statues of the "Three Lucky Swedes," John, Erik and Jafet, who discovered gold in the nearby Anvil Creek and began the "Stampede to Nome," of the Nome Gold Rush, which lasted from 1899–1909 and temporarily made Nome the biggest city in Alaska. Behind the Three Lucky Swedes, is the Umiak display, where the frames of two umiaks (walrus-skin boats) rest upside down on wooden risers. There are also statues of the two Inupiaq boys, Constantine Uparazuck and Gabriel Adams, who according to oral history with showed the Three Lucky Swedes where they could find gold in this area. Old St. Joe’s Hall is one the eastern side of the square and is one of the oldest standing buildings in Nome and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There are ample interpretive signs all around the park as well as a recently constructed playground for children ages 2-12 to enjoy.

The Nome Visitor Center should be your first stop if visiting this remote town for the first time. Located on Front Street near the end of the world famous Iditarod Dog Sled Race, The Visitor Center is open 7 days a week, from about 8 am to 5 pm in the winter, and 8 am to 7 pm in the summer. There are staffed with friendly locals, stocked with informational brochures, and “Oscar,” stuffed musk ox. If you arrive in town after hours, feel free to call the number on the Visitors Center door, someone might be able to come and open it for you. The famous Burled Arch is also located near the Visitor Center during the race season. This iconic symbol of the Iditarod marks the finish line of the grueling race and is a must-see when visiting Nome.

The eastern end of Front Street offers unobstructed views over the Norton Sound, which is a part of the Bering Sea. Most of the year its completely frozen, making for otherworldly views over an icy sea.

Overlooking the Bering Sea, this scenic road offers tranquil views year-round. During much of the year, this northern body of water is frozen solid, transformed into a vast expanse of ice and snow. When summer comes and the ice melts away, the glistening blue water creates an equally serene scene.

Towering over downtown Nome, the World's Largest Gold Pan stands 20 feet tall. This giant replica honors Nome's gold rush past, when prospectors flocked to the region seeking fortune and adventure. Beside Nome's giant gold pan stand statues of the "Three Lucky Swedes" who first discovered gold in Nome in 1898. Today, this iconic landmark reminds visitors of Nome's glory days during the Nome Gold Rush.