Well, if no one answers you, and you get out to Nome and figure out what to do, be sure to post back what you did. I'm curious myself!
One of my teachers in high school lived in Nome several years ago and really enjoyed it, so there has to be some redeeming qualities out there...
(Edit: I've had this thread open on my screen for more than 24 hours...sorry I didn't seee riftime's post until just now after I posted!)