Utqiagvik Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
most northerly city in Alaska, United States of America
About Utqiagvik
The city is commonly known as Barrow, its official name until a 2016 referendum changed it to the traditional Iñupiat name of Utqiaġvik. It is the administrative and economic center and the largest city in the North Slope Borough, and it functions as a center for Iñupiat culture and for oil extraction. Traditional hunting, fishing, and whaling are an important part of the community. The city is divided into three sections. The southern section is known as the "Barrow side". The larger, traditionally residential central section is known as "Browerville". The smaller, more isolated northern part is known as "NARL", after the Naval Arctic Research Lab that used to be located there. The climate is constantly frigid, with temperatures averaging slightly above freezing only in July and August. P
Top Attractions in Utqiagvik
Explore the best things to see and do in Utqiagvik:
- ★Iñupiat Heritage Center
- ★Joe's Museum
- ★Point Barrow
- ★Tundra Tours Inc.
Where to Eat in Utqiagvik
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴East Coast Pizzeria
- 🍴Osaka Restaurant
- 🍴Sam and Lee's Chinese Restaurant
Where to Stay in Utqiagvik
- 🏨King Eider Inn
- 🏨Latitude 71 Bed and Breakfast
- 🏨Top of the World Hotel
Utqiagvik Travel Guide Sections
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