Seward

Seward is a port city in southern Alaska, set on an inlet on the Kenai Peninsula. It’s a gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park, where glaciers flow from the Harding Icefield into coastal fjords. Surrounded by peaks, the fjords are a whale and porpoise habitat. The city’s Alaska SeaLife Center has seals and puffins, and fishing boats fill Seward Harbor. To the west, a trail leads to the summit of Mount Marathon.
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Top attractions in Seward

Alaska SeaLife Center
1. Alaska SeaLife Center
4.6
(3489)
Aquarium
Zoos & Aquariums
Exhibits on Alaskan marine life, from harbor seals to king crabs, with a hands-on touch tank.
Kenai Fjords National Park
2. Kenai Fjords National Park
4.9
(1593)
National park
Nature & Parks
Picturesque park on the Kenai Peninsula featuring a huge ice field of glaciers & diverse wildlife.
Seward Boat Harbor
3. Seward Boat Harbor
4.7
(358)
Marina
Nature & Parks
Bustling harbor offering a variety of fishing charters & tour boats, plus eateries & shops.
Miller's Landing
4. Miller's Landing
4.1
(602)
Cabin rental agency
Sights & Landmarks
Seward Community Library & Museum
5. Seward Community Library & Museum
4.5
(32)
Public library
Museums
Bear Glacier
6. Bear Glacier
4.8
(5)
Ice
Nature & Parks
Scenic glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park offering kayaking, paddleboarding, boating & camping.
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Other notable attractions

Bear Creek Weir
Aquaculture farm
Nature & Parks
Bear Lake
Lake
Nature & Parks
Two Lakes Park
Park
Nature & Parks
Picturesque park with 2 lakes connected by scenic trails with waterfalls, plus picnic facilities.
Benny Benson Memorial Park
Sights & Landmarks
Historical place
Resurrection Lutheran Church
Lutheran church
Sights & Landmarks
Seward Community Library & Museum
Public library
Museums
Forests, Tides & Treasures
Gift shop
Shopping
Swiderski Fine Art Gallery
Art gallery
Shopping

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You’ll love Alaska! I did something similar. My boyfriend and I decided we wanted to do something different, and moved to Alaska to work a summer on the Denali train! We both say it was one of the best times of our lives. You’ll have to rent a car at least once to head to Valdez. Beautiful glaciers! And of course, make a trip into Denali National park . Talkeetna is a tiny town located between Fairbanks and Anchorage and it’s just so cute. Cool river rafting there as well. Try to go gold panning ! I actually found like $20 worth! Above all, enjoy every minute!
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Jessika Huel
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Drive through the Whittier tunnel, kayak in the Seward bay, hike a glacier. Stop in the town of talkeetna for some good pics of Denali. Oh and take a plane ride if you can!
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Aleen Wehner
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