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
• 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.

Jesse Lee Home

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

Maps

Area Maps
A selection of online topographical maps of the Seward area.

Transportation

Alaska Marine Highway
The state ferry system.

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

Homer Stage Line
Bus service between Homer and Seward or Homer and Anchorage.

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

Scenic Mountain Air
From Seward or Moose Pass, a wide range of flightseeing, fly-in fishing, fly-'n'-hike and other options are offered.

Seward Bus LInes
Daily service between Seward and Anchorage.

Seward Highway
A guide to traveling the highway.

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

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."

Photo Albums

Seward Photo Album
A collection of historic postcards and current photos 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.