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Time Zone: GMT - 9 (GMT - 8 between 5 April-27 October).

Currency: US Dollar (US$) = 100 cents.

Language: English.

Sightseeing: Situated 208km (130 miles) south of Anchorage and backed by Mount Marathon, Seward is a picturesque, historic fishing port, located at the head of the Kenai Peninsula and known as the Gateway to the Kenai Fjords National Park. Cruise boats pass many spectacular sights, including glaciers, puffins sheltering in rookeries and sea lions, before reaching the town. Seward is an ideal base from which to explore Alaska further – to really enjoy the spectacular Kenai Fjords National Park and the many waterfalls, glaciers and ice fields, it is best to take a trip by air or sea. To the south, huge glaciers flow from Harding Icefield (one of only four remaining in the US), forming impressive icebergs and remote peaks. There is a museum worth visiting in Seward, which shows the history of the town including the effects of World War II and the 1964 earthquake. The highlight of many people’s visit to Seward, however, is the opportunity to see Orca and Humpback whales.

Shopping: See Juneau.

Eating Out: See Juneau.