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Ninilchik Holy Transfiguration Church

Ninilchik, AK

History

A white Russian Orthodox church from 1901 on a bluff above Cook Inlet, with views of the Redoubt and Iliamna volcanoes on clear days. It is a short drive off the Sterling Highway; respect the cemetery.

Nearest town
Ninilchik, AK
Category
History & culture
GPS
60.0495, -151.6670

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

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No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–August. Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Where is Ninilchik Holy Transfiguration Church?

Ninilchik Holy Transfiguration Church is in Ninilchik, AK, at GPS 60.0495, -151.6670. It is about 28 mi from Homer.

Which road trips pass Ninilchik Holy Transfiguration Church?

Ninilchik Holy Transfiguration Church is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Kenai Peninsula to Homer on the Sterling Highway.

What is there to see near Ninilchik Holy Transfiguration Church?

Places worth a stop nearby: Homer Spit (32 mi), Russian River Falls (64 mi), Exit Glacier (71 mi) and Alaska SeaLife Center (77 mi).

When is the best time to visit Ninilchik Holy Transfiguration Church?

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–August. Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)