Visitors to Wainwright will find a hotel and restaurant, and several recreational activities. In the spring, the community gathers for Nalukataq, the feast after a successful whaling season. At this festival and on the other occasions, Eskimo dances are performed by the villagers. Other activities include boating, snowmobiling, and smelt fishing in the spring. Transportation to Wainwright is available by scheduled and chartered air service from Barrow.
Freight arrives by cargo plane and barge.
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