Seward

Seward, located between towering mountains and Resurrection Bay, is one of Alaska's oldest and most scenic communities. The city serves as a major cruise ship port and the primary jumping-off point for boat tours exploring the massive tidewater glaciers of Kenai Fjords National Park. The Alaska SeaLife Center provides visitors with incredible up-close encounters with local marine wildlife. The coastline around Seward is rugged and untouched. South Beach and North Beach are key locations along the shore, often serving as starting points for kayaking expeditions or coastal hikes. Here, lucky visitors can spot whales, sea lions, and sea otters right from the water's edge. While the beaches are mostly pebbly, they offer an unparalleled backdrop of snow-capped peaks and deep emerald waters. Adventurers flock to Seward for the grueling Mount Marathon Race and world-class hiking trails like the Harding Icefield Trail. Local eateries specialize in fresh-caught halibut and salmon. The town is accessible via the Seward Highway, recognized as one of America's most beautiful scenic drives, or by the iconic Alaska Railroad from Anchorage.

Nearby cities

Anchorage

Alaska's largest city, a gateway to nearby wilderness areas and mountains.

Juneau

The capital of Alaska, one of the few state capitals not accessible by road.

Sitka

Nestled on Baranof Island, Sitka blends rich Tlingit heritage with Russian colonial history and breathtaking Pacific scenery.

Kenai

A historic center on the Kenai Peninsula, world-famous for its salmon fishing on Cook Inlet.

Homer

Homer is known as the Halibut Fishing Capital of the World, located at the end of the Sterling Highway on the Kenai Peninsula.

Dutch Harbor

Located in the Aleutian Islands, Dutch Harbor is one of the world's top fishing ports and famous from 'Deadliest Catch'.

Sand Point

A remote fishing community on Alaska's Popof Island, known for its pristine wilderness and the largest fishing port in the region.

King Cove

A remote fishing village on the Alaska Peninsula, surrounded by spectacular volcanic landscapes and the wild Bering Sea.

Whittier

A fascinating port town on Prince William Sound, where almost all residents live in a single building.

Seldovia

A charming, isolated Alaskan fishing village accessible only by boat or plane.

Port Alexander

A remote Alaskan outpost accessible only by water or air, offering a true wilderness experience.

Adak

Adak is the southernmost city in Alaska, located in the Aleutian Islands, known for its rugged tundra and military history.

History & landmarks

Skagway

A historic Gold Rush town that serves as a living museum of the 1898 Klondike era, surrounded by rugged mountain peaks.

More places

Port of Anchorage

The most important port for Alaska.

Denali National Park

Home to North America's tallest peak and diverse wildlife.

Gulf of Alaska

An arm of the Pacific Ocean off the southern coast of Alaska.

Tongass National Forest

The largest national forest in the United States.

Bering Sea

A marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean between Alaska and Siberia.