Guidebook for Kenai
Food Scene
Good coffee and eats in a historic cabin across from the Russian Orthodox Church. Live music/open mic on Fri and Sat nights
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Veronica's Old Town Cafe
604 Petersen WayGood coffee and eats in a historic cabin across from the Russian Orthodox Church. Live music/open mic on Fri and Sat nights
Charlotte's Cafe
115 S Willow StLocal favorite for breakfast and lunch
Burger Bus
409 Overland AveGotta love the Burger Bus
St. Elias Brewing
434 Sharkathmi AveGood beer and wood-fired pizza in a lively environment
Paradisos Restaurant
811 Main StGreek, Mexican and Pizza under one roof
Good soup and sandwich place, conveniently located at the airport
32 Einheimische empfehlen
Odie's Deli
44315 Sterling HwyGood soup and sandwich place, conveniently located at the airport
Don Jose's Mexican Restaurant
205 S Willow StBig plates of Mexican food, fresh guacamole made at your table
Thai Town
106 S Willow StThai food
Jersey Subs
106 S Willow StLocal sub sandwich place, popular with locals
The Flats Bistro
39847 Kalifornsky Beach RdProbably the nicest sit-down place in Kenai/Soldotna
Everything Else
Good exhibits of local animals and a small display on the history of the Kenai including the Russian and Homestead periods as well as oil and trapping. Rotating art shows in the summer.
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Kenai Visitor & Cultural Center
11471 Kenai Spur HwyGood exhibits of local animals and a small display on the history of the Kenai including the Russian and Homestead periods as well as oil and trapping. Rotating art shows in the summer.
Local artists and potters display and sell their works in a building that once housed the jail - ask to see the cell in the back room.
Kenai Fine Art Center
816 Cook DrLocal artists and potters display and sell their works in a building that once housed the jail - ask to see the cell in the back room.
One of three local microbreweries - has a tasting room where locals meet
51 Einheimische empfehlen
Kenai River Brewing Company
308 Homestead LnOne of three local microbreweries - has a tasting room where locals meet
Drinks & Nightlife
Kassik's Brewery
47160 Spruce Haven StOne of several local breweries in the area
Sightseeing
Skyview Middle School
46188 Sterling HwyGreat extensive unmotorized trail system for walking/biking/skiing/snowshoeing
Lots of hiking trails, interpretive loop, new visitor center summer 2015
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Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
33398 Ski Hill RoadLots of hiking trails, interpretive loop, new visitor center summer 2015
Entertainment & Activities
Warm pool with diving board and waterslide - great rainy day option
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KPB Nikiski Pool
55525 Poolside AveWarm pool with diving board and waterslide - great rainy day option
Essentials
Better than average produce section, friendly staff, adjacent liquor store has good selection
Country Foods IGA
140 S Willow StBetter than average produce section, friendly staff, adjacent liquor store has good selection
Safeway
10576 Kenai Spur Hwy24 hour grocery chain with pharmacy and video rental
Kenai Community Library
163 Main St LoopVery comfortable space, great kid's section, internet access
Shopping
Local variety store with upstairs Bike Loft that rents bikes and skis
Beemun's Variety And True Value
35277 Kenai Spur HwyLocal variety store with upstairs Bike Loft that rents bikes and skis
Sweeney's Clothing
35081 Kenai Spur HwyGood place for serious outdoor clothing and footwear
Sportsman's Warehouse
44402 Sterling HwyOne stop shopping for outdoor gear