2 hours (approx.)
Daily Tour
15 people
English
Explore the Alaskan city of Seward, nestled amid mountains and Resurrection Bay, with this self-guided audio tour. Download the app, don your headphones, and traverse at your own pace to learn about the city that was once ravaged by natural calamities and how it has emerged as a vibrant community. Follow the map for a leisurely stroll, pausing as needed, to discover wildlife, and stunning landscapes, and enjoy a bit of shopping.
The tour will take approximately two hours depending on your pace. Just pause the audio guide whenever you fancy spending longer at a sight, grabbing a bite to eat or doing some shopping along the way. Make your way to the Alaska Life SeaCenter to begin your tour. There are many interesting sights to see. Here are some standouts.
Highlight One: The Alaska SeaLife Centre. The Sea Life Centre has some wonderful attributes such as the chance to touch the reef-life and get a better understanding of sea lions and harbour seals.
Highlight Two: The Seward Museum. The museum is a hidden treasure located inside the Seward Library and it has displays on the railroad system, sled dogs, early Seward, and so much more.
Highlight Three: The Coastal Classic. Considered by many to be the most scenic train ride in America, travels through spectacular scenery going from Seward at the Old Alaska Railroad Depot to Anchorage.
Highlight Four: The Founder's Monument: On the shore of Resurrection Bay, the monument commemorates the arrival of John Ballaine and his party.
Quaint, quirky and full of interesting tales and historical information, this tour takes you on a journey of years gone by.