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Alaska SeaLife Center

A sight in Downtown Seward, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Rainy day.

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Alaska SeaLife Center in Downtown Seward
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Why go

Aquarium and marine rescue center with Steller sea lions, puffins and harbor seals.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Seward, alongside 4 activities, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Seward Brewing Company, 0.1 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Downtown Seward
Price
$$
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Rainy day

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Seward, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Seward Brewing Company

    Downtown brewpub with house beers and Alaska-sourced food.

    Drinks · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Mount Marathon

    Seward's town mountain, site of the July 4 race; the hikers' trail gives bay views.

    Activity · 0.8 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Sunny Cove Sea Kayaking

    Guided kayak trips in Resurrection Bay, including paddles near Aialik Glacier.

    Activity · 1.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Kenai Fjords Tours

    Day cruises into Kenai Fjords National Park for tidewater glaciers, orcas, puffins and sea lions.

    Activity · 1.2 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Ray's Waterfront

    Long-running harbor restaurant for fresh halibut, salmon and crab.

    Food · 1.3 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Resurrection Roadhouse

    Lodge restaurant at Seward Windsong Lodge on the road to Exit Glacier.

    Food · 3.8 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Alaska SeaLife Center is a stop on our Alaska Glacier Route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Seward

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When to go

Average daily highs in Seward run from 31°F in January to 58°F in August; October is usually the wettest month. For Alaska SeaLife Center itself, we suggest: Rainy day.

Modelled monthly averages for Seward from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Seward weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Alaska SeaLife Center, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
301 Railway Ave, Seward, AK 99664, USA
Coordinates
60.09985, -149.44071
Destination
Seward, Alaska
Website
alaskasealife.org

Alaska SeaLife Center: quick answers

How much time do you need at Alaska SeaLife Center?

Plan on about 2 hours at Alaska SeaLife Center. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Alaska SeaLife Center?

Our pick: Rainy day. Insider tip: Good rainy-day plan; behind-the-scenes tours need advance booking.

Where is Alaska SeaLife Center?

Alaska SeaLife Center is at 301 Railway Ave, Seward, AK 99664, USA, in Downtown Seward. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Alaska SeaLife Center?

Alaska SeaLife Center appears on Alaska Glacier Route, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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