Seward, AK • Visit Seward Alaska
Adventurous travelers journey to Seward to hike stunning trails, experience abundant wildlife, paddle and fish vibrant waters, and to explore our historic community. This is the ancestral homeland of the Alutiiq, or Sugpiaq, people, who have called the rocky coasts and glacial bays home since time immemorial.
What to do in Seward • Visit Seward Alaska
Discover the many ways to explore Seward and Kenai Fjords, including some of the finest wildlife viewing, hiking, and paddling in Alaska. Get your heart racing with activities like ziplining, flightseeing, sportfishing, and dog sledding.
Places to Stay • Visit Seward Alaska
Where will you stay in Seward? Explore a selection hotels, cabins, yurts, remote lodging, bed and breakfasts, vacation rentals, and hostels and find the perfect fit for your stay.
Attractions • Visit Seward Alaska
Seward is home to several of Alaska’s crown jewels, including the Alaska SeaLife Center—the state’s only public aquarium—and Kenai Fjords National Park, described by National Geographic as “the essence of coastal Alaska.” Additional world-class attractions are an easy drive from town.
Hiking & Trails - Seward
Find beautiful hikes for all ability levels in Seward. There are a variety of maintained trails in the surrounding public lands and some right in town! Start with these five local favorites, or explore the other trail options at our nearby public lands by visiting the Chugach National Forest , Kenai Fjords National Park , or Alaska State Parks .
Seward Visitor Guide • Visit Seward Alaska
Request a copy of our travel planner, the Seward Visitor Guide to be delivered directly to your home, or view it online today!
History - Seward
Seward is one of Alaska’s oldest communities. Our ice-free port has long served as a natural gateway to Alaska’s resource-rich interior. Here are a few historical highlights, dating back to our region’s First Peoples.
New Year's Eve Fireworks Display - seward.com
Dec 11, 2024 · Seward, Alaska – The Seward Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated New Year's Eve fireworks display, set to take place on Tuesday, December 31 at 8 p.m., in celebration of the arrival of the new year.
Marine and Boating Industry • Seward Alaska
Seward is home to a large fleet of ships, a full-service port, and a growing marine industry. Our year-round, ice-free port hosts an array of businesses that are on hand, including a variety of boat lifts of different capacities to work on boats of all sizes.
Plan your trip • Visit Seward Alaska
Seward is located at the head of Resurrection Bay, a stunning fjord on the Gulf of Alaska. Nestled between the mountains and the ocean, our seaside community is home to approximately 2,600 year-round residents and 2,600 residents just outside city boundaries.