Nature & Scenic Experiences

• Beachcombing along the Kenai Beach
• Watch the sunset over Cook Inlet
• View Mount Redoubt and Mount Iliamna on a clear day
• Explore the shoreline near the mouth of the Kenai River
• Take photos of the famous Kenai bluff views
• Watch beluga whales from the Kenai Beach they pass through Cook Inlet
• Enjoy birdwatching at the Tarbox Wildlife Viewing Platform
• Visit local wetlands and wildlife viewing areas
• Look for moose around town
• Take a scenic drive along the Kenai Spur Highway

 
Outdoor Recreation

• Explore trails and parks throughout Kenai
• Picnic at the park with family and friends
• Watch dipnet fishing in July at the Kenai Beach
• Enjoy cross-country skiing in winter trails around town
• Go snowshoeing after a fresh snowfall
• Watch the northern lights during winter nights
• Fly a kite on the open beaches or bluff
• Enjoy berry picking along trails
• Spend a day at Captain Cook State Park
• Go fat tire biking along trails and beaches

 
 
Arts, History & Culture

• Visit the historic Holy Assumption of the Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Church
• Explore the Kenai Historical Cabin Park
• View local art displays at the Kenai Art Center
• Attend free local art exhibits at the Kenai Visitor Center
• Visit the Kenai Cultural Center historical displays
• Explore historic landmarks in Old Town Kenai
• Photograph historic buildings
• Attend a free cultural presentation at the Kenai Cultural & Visitor Center
• Enjoy live music at a local café, bar or restaurant
• Audition for a local play or musical

 
Community & Local Events

• Attend free community festivals and events
  • 4th of July Parade & Market
  • City of Kenai Annual Fall Pumpkin Festival
  • Haunted Chamber (Kenai Chamber of Commerce)
  • Christmas Comes to Kenai
• Sit in on a Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
• Celebrate new business Ribbon Cuttings and Grand Openings
• Attend open house events hosted by local organizations
• Participate in community fun runs or walks
• Attend public city meetings and learn about the community
• Volunteer at a local nonprofit event
• Visit the Kenai Library
• Check the Community Calendar for special events (kenaichamber.org)
• Go ice skating at the Kenai Multi-Purpose Facility Ice Rink

 
Relaxation & Everyday Adventures

• Take pictures at the Wildflower Garden on Lawton Drive
• Enjoy a picnic by the water at Daubenspeck Family Park
• Visit local playgrounds with kids
• Bike and skateboard the Kenai Skate Park
• Photograph wildlife and landscapes
• Watch planes take off and land at the Kenai airport
• Stargaze on the beach during clear nights
• Watch anglers fishing during salmon season
• Spend the afternoon at the Kenai Eagle Disc Golf Course
• Take your dog to the Kenai Bark Park