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Seward

City
in
the United States
Wildlife; Cruises; Hiking; Kayaking
Estimated trip cost
Flights
Transfer
Stays
Food & Drink
From
·
2 people
·
1 room
·
7 days
·
Flexible
·
Mid-range
Departing from
People
2
+
Rooms
1
+
Duration
7 days
Time of year
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Travel style
Budget
Mid-range
Premium
Stay
2
to
4
days
Pace
Moderate
Safety
4
/ 5
Popularity
6
/ 10
OVERVIEW
Seward is a small city on Alaska’s southern coast, built around a working harbour beneath steep forested mountains. Fishing, rail history and tourism shape the compact settlement. The relationship between glacial mountains and harbour boats and dramatic fjord access from a small coastal city at the edge of wilderness gives the wider destination a clearly recognisable physical character.
Boat journeys provide access to glaciers and marine wildlife, while hiking trails begin close to town. Weather can change quickly, making flexible scheduling important. Experiencing both glacial mountains and harbour boats and dramatic fjord access from a small coastal city at the edge of wilderness provides a fuller perspective than focusing only on the principal visitor area.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
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Aug
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Oct
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Dec
Season
High
Low
Precipitation
THINGS TO DO
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Languages
English
Currency
United States dollar · USD
Payments
Cards widely accepted
Tipping
15–20% expected
Time zone
UTC−9 · UTC−8
Tap water
Safe to drink
Plug type
Type A / B · 120 V · 60 Hz
Emergency
All emergencies 911
NEARBY DESTINATIONS
0/-6;1/-4;3/-4;7/0;12/4;15/8;17/10;17/10;13/6;8/2;2/-3;1/-5
182;162;109;118;87;59;80;135;235;232;186;210
0;0;0;0;1;2;2;2;1;0;0;0
DST1647
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