Nikiski, AK
Travel Guide
![The Arctic Circle is one of the five major circles of latitude that mark maps of the Earth. As of 16 February 2015, it runs 66°33′45.6″ north of the Equator.
The region north of this circle is known as the Arctic, and the zone just to the south is called the Northern Temperate Zone. The equivalent polar circle in the Southern Hemisphere is called the Antarctic Circle.
The Arctic Circle is the southernmost latitude in the Northern Hemisphere at which the sun can remain continuously above or below the horizon for 24 hours (at the June solstice and December solstice respectively). North of the Arctic Circle, the sun is above the horizon for 24 continuous hours at least once per year (and therefore visible at midnight) and below the horizon for 24 continuous hours at least once per year (and therefore not visible at noon). On the Arctic Circle those events occur, in principle, exactly once per year, at the June and December solstices, respectively. However, in practice, because of atmospheric refraction and mirages, and because the sun appears as a disk and not a point, part of the midnight sun may be seen on the night of the northern summer solstice up to about 50′ (90 km (56 mi)) south of the Arctic Circle; similarly, on the day of the northern winter solstice, part of the sun may be seen up to about 50′ north of the Arctic Circle. That is true at sea level; those limits increase with elevation above sea level, although in mountainous regions there is often no direct view of the true horizon.
The position of the Arctic Circle is not fixed. It directly depends on the Earth's axial tilt, which fluctuates within a margin of 2° over a 40,000-year period,[2] notably due to tidal forces resulting from the orbit of the Moon. The Arctic Circle is currently drifting northwards at a speed of about 15 m (49 ft) per year; see Circle of latitude for more information.
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Evenson Heritage Lodge
Kenai AK
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Kenai. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions Douglas Lake and Wik Lake are ...
Creekside Cottage near Daniel's Lake
Nikiski AK
Stay at this vacation home in Kenai. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Georgina Lake and Kivi Lake are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (86 reviews)
Great place! We loved it and were very comfortable.Beautiful furnishings and thoughtful amenities!Great full range for foodies!Wish all VRBO's were at this level!
Reviewed on Sep 7, 2025
Best Western King Salmon Inn
35545 Kenai Spur Hwy Soldotna AK
$125 nightly
The price is $138 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$138 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Soldotna. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Phormation Chiropractic & ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (381 reviews)
Great staff! Heidi is the goddess of breakfast!
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Evenson Heritage Lodge
Kenai AK
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Kenai. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions Douglas Lake and Wik Lake are ...
Creekside Cottage near Daniel's Lake
Nikiski AK
Stay at this vacation home in Kenai. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Georgina Lake and Kivi Lake are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (86 reviews)
Great place! We loved it and were very comfortable.Beautiful furnishings and thoughtful amenities!Great full range for foodies!Wish all VRBO's were at this level!
Reviewed on Sep 7, 2025
Built in 2021. Beautiful Wooded Lot. Minutes to Kenai, Soldotna & Kasiloff.
Soldotna AK
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Soldotna. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Reflection Lake and Tsalteshi ...
10/10 Exceptional! (70 reviews)
Excellent stay! Beautiful space and just enough out of town. The amenities were great and made us feel at home. Best of all were the shower heads and the comfort of the big bed. I wanted to take both with me. Great communication as well!
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Cunningham Park
3.5/5(2 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Cunningham Park, a lovely green space in Kenai. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the fishing spots.
North Peninsula Recreation Area
4.5/5(6 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at North Peninsula Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Nikiski. Discover the volcano viewpoints while you're in the area.
Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center
4.5/5(16 reviews)
Enjoy an outing to Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center during your stay in Kenai. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.
Kenai River Flats
Explore the great outdoors at Kenai River Flats, a lovely green space in Kenai. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the churches while you're in the area.
Challenger Learning Center
3.5/5(3 reviews)
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Challenger Learning Center during your trip to Kenai. Amble around the area's riverfront, or seek out its fishing spots.
Captain Cook State Recreation Area
You can take time to visit Captain Cook State Recreation Area during your travels to Kenai. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.
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- Kotsina Road
- North Peninsula Recreation Area
- North Pennisula Recreation Center
- Kenai Beach
- Soldotna Creek Park
- Bings Landing
- Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
- Soldotna Homestead Museum
- Kenai Peninsula College Fishing Academy
- Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center
- Centennial Park
- Cunningham Park
- Soldotna Regional Sports Complex
- Jumping Junction
