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The coastal town of Seward is set on beautiful Resurrection Bay on the Kenai Peninsula and is named after the man who arranged for the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867.
This strategic spot is the southern terminus for the Alaska Railroad and is one of the state’s principal ports.
Glaciers and wildlife
Surrounded by abrupt snow-capped mountains, the town is the gateway to beautiful Kenai Fjords National Park and home to the vast Harding Icefield and a number of tidewater glaciers. The park is one of Alaska’s jewels, where abundant wildlife and sensational glacier scenery competes with whales, sea otters and seabirds.
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Suggested itineraries featuring Seward
Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Seward, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Places near Seward
- Kenai Peninsula 46 kilometers away
- Cooper Landing 49 kilometers away
- Anchorage 127 kilometers away
- Homer 129 kilometers away
- Prince William Sound 141 kilometers away
- Valdez 204 kilometers away
- Talkeetna 250 kilometers away
- Kodiak Island 309 kilometers away
- Denali National Park 337 kilometers away
- Katmai National Park 353 kilometers away
- McCarthy & Kennicott 365 kilometers away
- Denali Park Entrance 393 kilometers away
- Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve 404 kilometers away
Photos of Seward
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Seward Harbour
Accommodation choices for Seward
We’ve selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Seward. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge
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Seward Harbor 360 Hotel
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Ideas for experiencing Seward
Our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the places that could feature in your trip. These activities reflect some of the experiences they've most enjoyed while visiting Seward, and which use the best local guides.
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Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise ![Views around Kenai Fjords National Park, near Seward, Alaska]()
Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise
Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise
On this thrilling eight hour cruise you travel through the stunning scenery of Resurrection Bay, the Kenai Fjords National Park and the Chiswell Islands National Wildlife Refuge.
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