Seward Alaska
A scenic drive down Turnagain Arm ends at a harbor town packed with things to do - an aquarium, the start of the Iditarod Trail, and the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park.
Highlights
More to see within walking distance of the harbor than almost anywhere else in Alaska.
Alaska SeaLife Center
A public aquarium and working marine wildlife rescue and research facility, right on the Seward waterfront - not just a tourist stop, but a real rehabilitation center for injured seals, otters, and seabirds.
Iditarod Trail, Mile 0
A prospector-and-sled-dog statue in the SeaLife Center's parking lot marks the historic start of the Iditarod Trail, which carried mail and gold out of Seward starting in 1908.
Kenai Fjords National Park
Exit Glacier is a short drive from town, and boat tours into the park reach tidewater glaciers and wildlife - whales, puffins, sea lions - without needing a cruise ship.
Resurrection Bay
Wildlife-watching cruises and fishing charters run right from the harbor, no advance planning required beyond showing up.
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
A wildlife sanctuary at Mile 79 of the Seward Highway, home to the only captive wood bison herd in the United States, along with bears, moose, and elk.
Mount Marathon Race
Every July 4th, runners race straight up and down the mountain overlooking town - one of the oldest and most grueling mountain races in the country.
Ray's Waterfront
A Seward harbor institution with mountain and boat-harbor views alongside its seafood menu.
Chinooks Waterfront
Casual waterfront dining with seafood, steaks, and sandwiches, right on the harbor.
The Cookery
A casual fine-dining spot and oyster bar, a step up from the usual harborside fare.
Seward Brewing Company
A modern brewpub with craft beers and creative pub food.