Nome (/ ˈnoʊm /; (Inupiaq: Sitŋasuaq, pronounced [sitŋɐsuɑq], also Sitŋazuaq, Siqnazuaq)) is a city in the Nome Census Area in the Unorganized Borough of the US state of Alaska. The city is located on the southern Seward Peninsula coast on Norton Sound of the Bering Sea.

Nome, Alaska combines gold rush history with rich Iñupiat culture, great fishing, and plentiful wildlife. This town in Alaska's Arctic region is best known today as the finish line for the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

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Set at the tip of the Seward Peninsula and overlooking the Bering Sea, Nome is Alaska’s most exciting destination for independent adventurers. It’s about as far away as you can get in Alaska while still enjoying the conveniences of the modern world.

A first-class city, Nome is the most famous gold rush town in Alaska—home of the last great gold stampede in the history of the American West. In the early 1900s, Nome drew people to its shores from all over the world.

Feb 7, 2025 · The Cessna Caravan was flying from Unalakleet to Nome when it went down on Thursday. The crash victims ranged in age from 30 to 58, and were from Anchorage, Eagle River, Nome, Unalakleet and Wasilla.

May 12, 2023 · Nome is about as far away in Alaska you can get without sacrificing modern conveniences. The location gives visitors a mix of fascinating Native culture, adventurous trips, beautiful scenery, and great history all whilst being a small and friendly town.

Feb 8, 2025 · Unalakleet is a community of some 690 people in western Alaska, about 150 miles southeast of Nome and 395 miles northwest of Anchorage. Nome is known as the finish line of the 1,000-mile Iditarod.

Today, it’s about 50% Alaska Native. The history and culture of the Native people of the Bering Straits Region goes back thousands of years. As Nome has evolved as a community, its residents – descendants of gold rush adventurers, Alaska Natives, and newcomers – have learned from each other to blend old traditions with new.

Feb 7, 2025 · The Cessna Caravan is a mainstay in Bering Air's fleets. Caravans were parked at the Nome Airport on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, as a massive search was ongoing for the plane that went missing the day ...