Guidebook for Seward
Food Scene
It's just around the corner. Great atmosphere & friendly baristas!
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Resurrect Art Coffee House
320 3rd AveIt's just around the corner. Great atmosphere & friendly baristas!
Fabulous sandwiches and a nice deck to enjoy a precious sunny afternoon!
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Zudy's Cafe
501 Railway AveFabulous sandwiches and a nice deck to enjoy a precious sunny afternoon!
Woody's Thai Kitchen
800 4th AveJust really great food. Where the locals go.
Lovely outside deck. Perfect for any sunny day/evening! Great beer & tasty food, too!
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Resurrection Roadhouse
31752 Herman Leirer RdLovely outside deck. Perfect for any sunny day/evening! Great beer & tasty food, too!
Chinooks Restaurant
1404 4th AveFantastic food with an exceptional view.
The Highliner Restaurant
303 Adams StGood food. Just a couple of blocks away.
Entertainment & Activities
The Alaska SealifeCenter is a cold water marine research and rehab center in walking distance from the hostel. They also offer interesting behind-the-scenes tours.
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I-Alaska SeaLife Center
301 Railway AveThe Alaska SealifeCenter is a cold water marine research and rehab center in walking distance from the hostel. They also offer interesting behind-the-scenes tours.
5-10% off if you stay with us. Kayak trips in Resurrection Bay, or at a tidewater glacier in Aialik Bay. Also multi-day trips.
Kayak Adventures Worldwide
328 3rd Ave5-10% off if you stay with us. Kayak trips in Resurrection Bay, or at a tidewater glacier in Aialik Bay. Also multi-day trips.
Make your dream come true and climb on a glacier!
Shhhh... we can share a discount code with you if you stay at our place. Up to 10% off, depending on trip.
Exit Glacier Guides
1013 3rd AveMake your dream come true and climb on a glacier!
Shhhh... we can share a discount code with you if you stay at our place. Up to 10% off, depending on trip.
Getting Around
Hertz
600 Port AveThe only car rental place in town. Usually limited mileage only.
Train to/from Anchorage. Departure in Seward daily at 6pm.
Not cheap, but great vistas!
Alaska Railroad Corporation
408 Port AveTrain to/from Anchorage. Departure in Seward daily at 6pm.
Not cheap, but great vistas!
Park Connection Motorcoach
3900 Arctic BlvdBus Transportation from Seward to Anchorage/Talkeetna/Denali.
Bus Transfers from Anchorage to Seward. Usually drops off and picks up at the hostel, if you let them know in advance.
Seward Bus Line
539 3rd AveBus Transfers from Anchorage to Seward. Usually drops off and picks up at the hostel, if you let them know in advance.
Free shuttle service around town. Between Small Boat Harbor and Downtown. 2x/hr. Daily. Look for the bus with then note 'Free Shuttle'.
Seward Cruise Ship Shuttle
3705 Arctic BlvdFree shuttle service around town. Between Small Boat Harbor and Downtown. 2x/hr. Daily. Look for the bus with then note 'Free Shuttle'.
Red Eye Rides
Red Eye Rides
Need a ride to Anchorage?
Or to Lowell Point?
Essentials
Just 1/2 block from the hostel. Usually open until 10pm, last load at 8pm (2017).
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Suds N Swirl
335 3rd AveJust 1/2 block from the hostel. Usually open until 10pm, last load at 8pm (2017).
Safeway
1907 Seward HwyShopping for everyday items. Groceries etc.
Frontier Trading Post
233 4th AveHealth Food Store in downtown Seward.
Library with computers, internet access, book exchange.
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Seward Community Library & Museum
239 6th AveLibrary with computers, internet access, book exchange.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hard to describe. You just have to experience it...
Best White Russians on a rainy day.
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Thorn's Showcase Lounge
208 4th AveHard to describe. You just have to experience it...
Best White Russians on a rainy day.
Seward Brewing Company
139 4th AveGood beer, tasty food & friendly staff.
Yukon Bar
201 4th AveGood Music & Atmosphere!
Hard to describe. You just have to experience it...
Best White Russians on a rainy day.
Flamingo Lounge
Hard to describe. You just have to experience it...
Best White Russians on a rainy day.
Parks & Nature
Exit Glacier
Visit a glacier. Walk. Enjoy nature!
Harding Icefield
One of the best trail in the Seward area. Great view of the Harding Icefield.
Mount Marathon Summit
It's in our backyard. You can hike up from the hostel.
Caines Head Trailhead
Tonsina Creek RoadNearby walk through the woods, around two lakes. A few steps and you find yourself in another world. Local's favorite to get away from the buzz of town. Always remember, wildlife lives here, too.
Two Lakes Park
Nearby walk through the woods, around two lakes. A few steps and you find yourself in another world. Local's favorite to get away from the buzz of town. Always remember, wildlife lives here, too.
Sightseeing
Iditarod Historic Trail Statue Mile 0
301 Railway AveIditarod Mile Marker 0
Railway AvenueBenny Benson Memorial
Dairy Hill Lane