Seward is located on the east coast of the Kenai Peninsula, on the west shore of Resurrection Bay. It is surrounded by steep mountains, dominated by 3,022-foot Mount Marathon. It is 125 miles south of Anchorage on the very scenic Seward Highway.

    The population as of 2002 was 2,794. Founded as a railway construction camp in 1903, the city's population is still primarily non-Native.

    The area has a maritime climate, so does not get the extremes in temperature experienced in the interior. Winter temperatures average 17-38°F., summer temperatures 49-63°F. The annual precipitation includes 66 inches of rain and 80 inches of snowfall.

• Accommodations
  - Bed & Breakfasts
  - Hotels & Motels
  - Vacation Homes, Cabins & Hostels
  - RV Parks
• Dining
• History
• Maps
• Tours & Attractions
• Fishing
• Transportation
• Events
• Arts & Gifts
• Photo Albums
• More information about Seward

History

The History of Seward
A short history and a map from the Alaska Department of Community & Regional Affairs Community Database.

Historic Photos of Seward
An album of historic photos and postcards.

Seward House
The historic home of William H. Seward, for whom Seward was named, is located in Auburn, New York.

Christmas Tree on the Mountain
Casey Cobban's idea to decorate a tree far up on Bear Mountain in 1961 became a much-loved tradition.

Maps

Seward Area Map
An interactive map of the Seward area by MapQuest.

Maps of Seward
Printable maps by Alaska.org.

Transportation

Alaska Marine Highway
The state ferry system.

Alaska Railroad
Passenger service is available daily from May until September.

PJS Taxi & Tours
A fleet of passenger vans provide local tours, transfers, and shuttles to Whittier, Anchorage or other locations.

Seward Bus LInes
Daily service between Seward and Anchorage.

Seward Highway
A guide to traveling the highway.

Stage Line
Bus service between Anchorage and many communities on the Kenai Peninsula.

Two Dogs Truckin' & Transportation
Passenger and freight service from Seward to Whittier and Anchorage, and private charters throughout the state.

Dining

Apollo Restaurant
Located downtown, offering seafood, steaks and Italian and Greek specialities.

Chinook's
Located at the Small Boat Harbor, offering seafood, steaks and pastas, with elegant dining upstairs and a casual atmosphere downstairs.

Christo's Palace
Located downtown, offering a wide variety of meals, from Mexican and pizza to burgers and Alaskan seafood.

Ray's Waterfront
Located at the Small Boat Harbor, with great views and a wide variety of fresh Alaskan seafood.

Events

Mount Marathon Race
Every year since 1915 on July 4th, hundreds of people try to get to the top of Mount Marathon and back as fast as possible.

Other Seward Events
A comprehensive list from the Seward Chamber of Commerce

Arts & Gifts

Bardarson Studio
"Experience the creativity of Alaska's hearty, diverse people through a special collection of art and hand-crafted gifts."

Seward Mural Society
Tour the murals and meet the artists who made Seward "The Mural Capital of Alaska".

Photo Albums

Seward Photo Album
A collection of photos shot over the past 2 decades by Murray Lundberg.

Seward Photo Album
Henk Binnendijk has posted 16 large photos - part of his extensive series of galleries from Alaska, the Yukon and northern BC.

More information about Seward

Seward Chamber of Commerce
A comprehensive information on area history, accommodations, events and much more.