Where glaciers meet tundra, and every appetite finds its place.
Alaska’s Kenai and Denali regions invite travelers into landscapes that shift from tidewater glaciers to alpine tundra, each step carrying the quiet drama of wild country. In Seward, the salt air lingers with the smell of kelp and diesel as boats edge into Resurrection Bay. A day on the water brings you close to puffins, sea otters, and the thunder of ice calving into the sea. Back on shore, Exit Glacier trails bring hikers face-to-face with ancient ice, while the harbor’s boardwalk doubles as a front-row seat for sea lions and eagles.
Stays run from the harbor-facing Harbor 360 Hotel with its indoor pool, to the wooded cabins of Seward Windsong Lodge, to the simpler comforts of the Marina Motel. Food is as memorable as the setting: king crab legs at The Cookery, casual pints and chowder at Seward Brewing Company, or halibut tacos and pastries at Lighthouse Café & Bakery.
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