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Seward's History
Seward was founded in 1903 and named after William Seward, who bought Alaska from Russia in 1867. Although the transaction was for pennies on the acre and was supported by most Americans, it passed the Senate by just one vote.
Gold Rush Town
During the Alaska Gold Rush, Seward was the start of one leg ofthe Iditarod Trail, which led to the northern gold fields. Before Anchorage was built, Seward was Alaska's primary mainland coastal city. You can get a taste of early Seward's hope for fame when you stroll through downtown Seward, with streets that are named after U.S. presidents.
Old Buildings
Downtown Seward has numerous, well preserved buildings from the town's frontier days.
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SIGHTS TO SEE IN ONE DAY IN SEWARD
Make a day of it in Seward.
HIKE TO EXIT GLACIER Exit Glacier is at the entrance to town, and is part of the huge Harding Icefield. You can hike near the glacier and see how Exit Glacier is rapidly retreating.
OCEAN FISHING Go fishing on a charter for halibut and salmon, or fish from the shore for salmon.
GLACIER CRUISE Glacier cruises sail out of Seward Harbor on full-day or partial day adventures in the fjords.
BEACH CAMPING Travelers love the City of Seward beach campground. Fishermen can walk out of their campers on the beach and throw in their lines. At night, there are camp- fires on the rocks.
SEA KAVAKING Resurrection Bay is an excellent place for sea kayaking.
SEALIFE CENTER Puffins, seals, starfish, salmon, and big Steller Sea Lions.
MOUNT MARATHON See this incredi- bly challenging mountain race on the Fourth of July Weekend.
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Seward, Alaska