Things To DoThings To Do
Alaska SeaLife CenterAlaska SeaLife Center
Great fun for the whole family! Sarah and Paul have been here many a time and will always go again. If you are bringing the kids, this is a must!
Waterfront ParkWaterfront Park
Fun playground and seaside walk following the start of the Iditarod Trail
The CookeryThe Cookery
Sarah's favorite restaurant and locale for a few birthday celebrations!
Exit GlacierExit Glacier
Easy hike/stroll to get up close with a glacier. Really interesting to see the signs marking where the glacier was in each year (and where it is now). Can also do the more strenuous hike up to Harding Icefield from here. If you make it to the top, it looks like you’re on the moon.
Lowell Point Beach Access and ParkingLowell Point Beach Access and Parking
Favorite easy access beach in Seward to beachcomb and find treasures plus gorgeous views
Lone Chicharron TaqueriaLone Chicharron Taqueria
Little spot for quick tasty bites of Mexican inspired food
Resurrect Art Coffee HouseResurrect Art Coffee House
Renovated church to coffee shop; A must stop on every trip to Seward (or a quick walk from the hospital when Sarah is working here)! Excellent basement baked bakery items, local art, and delicious coffees… their sage coffees do not disappoint.
Crow Creek Gold MineCrow Creek Gold Mine
Fun spot to tour an old mine, historic site and actually pan for gold! Keep whatever you find! Great stop for kids and adults alike.
Winner Creek TrailWinner Creek Trail
Pretty hike over a gorge of glacial water
Virgin Creek Falls TrailheadVirgin Creek Falls Trailhead
Short walk to natural forest water falls
Seward Brewing CompanySeward Brewing Company
Decent food, beer and atmosphere
Girdwood Brewing CompanyGirdwood Brewing Company
Good brews and occasional food trucks
Jack SpratJack Sprat
Paul's favorite restaurant and Sarah's very close second! Nice outdoor area with fire pits and drinks while you wait for a table.
Portage LakePortage Lake
Another nearby/accessible glacier and lake. Very easy paddle/float on the river out to the ocean and one we did quite frequently to just be out on the water and test new gear :)
Whittier (Anton Anderson Memorial) TunnelWhittier (Anton Anderson Memorial) Tunnel
Longest tunnel in North America/USA. One way tunnel and have to alternate directions every hour. Train also goes through it. Town of whittier on the other side is quite remote but has good fishing and kayaking options out of it, as well as potential to catch the ferry to Valdez or continue further south along Alaska's coast
Alyeska Nordic SpaAlyeska Nordic Spa
Amazing nordic spa, meaning cold pools, hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms, scrubs etc all in the Alaskan outdoors. If you want to treat yourself while on your trip to AK, this place is it. You feel relaxed after, but you have to do the cold plunges! The full day option is probably a bit much for most people, but the after 5pm option is great after you have spent the day exploring and a little cheaper
Beluga PointBeluga Point
Good viewpoint to watch the tide come in, belugas or the bore tide (large tide that creates waves large enough to surf on)
Birch & AlderBirch & Alder
Tasty little coffee shop on the go. Love their breakfast focaccia but it sells out
Alaska Wildlife Conservation CenterAlaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Place to see bison, bear, and other alaskan creatures
Mount Marathon TrailMount Marathon Trail
Look up the race just for fun, or try your luck hiking it! It’s pretty tough but gorgeous views.
Anchorage MuseumAnchorage Museum
This is a favorite stop! Complete with children’s exploration center, art, history, rotating exhibits, coffee shop etc! It’s a great stop and too much to do sometimes!
Seward Community Library & MuseumSeward Community Library & Museum
Learn about the biggest earthquake in US history and the start of the Iditarod
Liquid AdventuresLiquid Adventures
This is one of the kayak tour companies that goes out to Bear Glacier and Kenai Fjords! Patrti & Arden highly recommend this tour.
Major Marine ToursMajor Marine Tours
Boat cruises to see the rest of the Kenai Fjord and glaciers
Kenai Fjords ToursKenai Fjords Tours
Another boat tour company to get out and check out Seward from the water!
Tonsina TrailheadTonsina Trailhead
For such an easy and short trail, Tonsina Creek is stunning. You get a little bit of rainforest and beach alongside beautiful views of Resurrection Bay. There are also nearby dry cabins which are one of our favorite ways to get
Sixmile Creek White Water Rafting and Other Awesome Tours with NovaSixmile Creek White Water Rafting and Other Awesome Tours with Nova
Adventure is out there! Have gone on white water rafting tours with them and a few others!