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Our Town
Historic, picturesque Seward, Alaska at the head of
Resurrection Bay on the Kenai Peninsula. Only 126 scenic miles from
Anchorage Seward is a charming location for your Alaskan adventure.
Annual Seward Events:
Polar
Bear Jump Off - 3rd weekend in January The 1st
Seward Polar Bear Jump was held in 1986. Individuals dressed in costumes and
jumped into Resurrection Bay. Sponsors were acquired by the jumpers in order to
raise money for the Alaska Division of the American Cancer Society.
Silver Salmon Derby - August 10-18.
The annual Seward Silver Salmon Derby draws anglers from
around the world who try their luck at catching silvers and winning prizes
totaling over $150,000. Mt. Marathon Race -
4th of July The tradition of the Mt. Marathon Race,
according to folklore, began when two sourdoughs had an argument about whether
it was possible to climb and descend the mountain in less than one hour.
"Impossible" one said. To settle the argument and the resulting wager it was
decided to hold a race with the loser to furnish drinks for the crowd.
4th of July Celebration - 4th of July
On the Fourth, the population of Seward swells from about
2,500 people to over 30,000. Main Street is completely blocked off to traffic
and the streets fill with people.
Activities
Cruise Kenai Fjords
National Park to see the hundreds of islands, fjords, glaciers, and pristine
coves. View whales, seals, sea lions, otters, puffins, and many other wild
animals in their natural environment.
Visit our Sea Life Center, open
year-round. You will see the endangered Stellar sea lions, harbor seals,
and sea birds in underwater viewing tanks, interactive exhibits and many other
live displays. It is the worlds first cold water marine institute, dedicated to
preserving the marine environment through research, rehabilitation, and
education.
Skiing - Seward has
excellent Nordic ski trails minutes from town.
Hike into the Chugach
National Forest's many trails throughout the Seward area.
Boating - Mid-May is
"Opening Day" for the small boat harbor with music, shops, galleries, and
restaurants open to welcome the new season.
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What to do in Seward? Fishing of
course. Check out our new Fishing Page!
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Sunny Cove
Sea Kayaking Company
Miller's Landing
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Links
Earth B&B
Adventurers from around the globe enjoy their stay at Earth B & B in Anchorage, Alaska.
Off the Tracks
Women's Guest House
in downtown Anchorage
Alaska Snow
Dancers
The Alaska Snowdancers invite you to share the magic and beauty of dogmushing around Chugiak and in
Alaska’s backcountry.
Profish-n-Sea
Alaska fishing charters for trophy salmon, halibut and giant lingcod.
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