Things To See and Do In Seward, Alaska

Hike Or Water taxi To Caine's Head State Park: Caine's Head is a five mile coastal trail and was voted one of the top ten hikes in Alaska by Alaska Magazine. This is a beautiful hike to a remote area, also accessible by boat or by water taxi at Miller's Landing (unless you hike the coastal trail on low tide). While hiking, you will often see salmon leaping, eagles soaring over you; sea lions, sea otters, and abundant marine life everywhere. For more information on the hike: Click Here

Visit the Kenai Fjords National Park: This is the highlight of the Seward area. Explore the waters in the park by tour boat. Watch for whales, marine wildlife, colorful seabirds, and spectacular glaciers calving - up close. Tours are narrated, and meals are included on this comfortable heated, full walk-around deck cruising boat. For more information on the Kenai Fjords tours: Click Here

For Information On Major Marine Tours; Click Here

Visit The Alaska Sealife Center: See sea life up close; visit research and rehabilitation areas for marine wildlife; 15 aquariums for viewing; see puffins, sea lions, and other marine wildlife. A unique blend of research, rehabilitation, and education takes place in this state-of-the-art facility. Watch Stellar sea lions and river otters play; see harbor seals, walrus and puffins, and beautiful sea birds. The Sealife Center is just 2 1/2 miles from Miller's Landing. Miller's Landing can make your SeaLife Center Reservations and acquire your tickets for you in advance. There is no charge for this service.

Visit Exit Glacier: Fully narrated 2 1/2 hour sightseeing tours can be arranged through Miller's Landing, featuring Exit Glacier, the only glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park accessible by road. This beautiful area provides the perfect setting to explore glacial landscapes and ecosystems. The tour also shows you Seward's busy small boat harbor and the highlights of downtown as your guide explains the events of Seward's interesting history. Learn about the geology and natural history of Kenai Fjords National park. Enjoy a walking tour along the Park's nature trails to the face of the glacier. Clean, comfortable passenger vans and friendly knowledgeable tour guides escort you on this tour.

Take Out a Boat Rental: Cruise Resurrection Bay on your own with your family in Miller’s Landing skiffs with outboards on them, or go fishing! We have pole rentals too! See our section under Boat and motor rentals for more information.

Go Kayaking: Miller’s Landing has kayak rentals for experienced kayakers and kayak lessons for those that want to learn. We recommend three major Kayak guides and outfitters and We also Can Make Reservations and Provide Information On All Kayaking Daytrips or Overnight Trips: Choose from 3 major kayaking outfitters: Alaska Kayak Camping Company; or Sunny Cove Kayaking (both operating on Lowell Point, next to Miller's Landing) or the Beautiful Kayaker's Cove Wilderness Lodge.. we provide water taxi transportation there. We also do kayak drop-offs with our charter boat to the Aialik Bay area of the Kenai Fjords and the Northwestern Arm area. Full day trips, half day trips, overnight and multi day trips are available. Experience Alaska by paddling amongst whales, sea lions, sea otters and more. See beautiful Kayaker's s Cove, Caine's Head State Park, Spawning Salmon Streams at Thumb's Cove and Tonsina Beach. Fox Island and Aialik Bay of the lovely Kenai Fjords are favorite kayaking trips too, and you can even paddle from Miller's Landing to the Alaska SeaLife Center!

Go On A Fishing Charter!: Miller's Landing has two fishing charter boats ready to go every day for halibut and salmon and we are the only outfit that has a lifelong Alaskan homesteader as your Captain, who is very knowledgeable and familiar with the surrounding waters. Enjoy Mike's homesteading tales and appreciate his knowledge of fishing! Heated comfortable boats with all gear and full electronics (bathroom too) are awaiting you. We specialize in private charters with six or less, but can take larger groups. If our boats are already full, we can recommend several good fishing boats that may have openings. Ask about our discounted prices for children and early booking discounts.

Take the Miller’s Landing Water Taxi and Explore Remote Hiking, Fishing, Kayaking and Camping areas only accessible by water. Visit our water taxi section of the website for ideas on destinations. The water taxi leaves Miller’s Landing every two hours. Or, just ride the water taxi around for a great view of the bay!

Go on our 4 hour Early Morning or 4 Hour Evening Sightseeing Cruise of Resurrection Bay! This runs from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM or from 5 PM to 9 PM
and only takes up to 12 passengers. For more information, see our web page
on this 4 hour sightseeing cruise.

Fish off the beach for salmon! Try Tonsina Beach or just out in front of Lowell Point for good results. The Lowell Point waterfall is another good area for king salmon! Miller’s Landing staff will be happy to help you with where to fish and how to rig up your lines.

Go flightseeing to Johnstone Bay enjoy a day hiking, camping, kayaking, fishing, flying over glaciers in a floatplane, landing in a glacier fed lake and paddling among the icebergs in a kayak. It will be the highlight of your entire Alaskan Holiday. Click HERE for more info.

Visit Godwin Glacier! This is the adventure of a lifetime! Take a beautifully breathtaking narrated tour over the lovely Kenai Fjords in a helicopter, and then... land on Godwin Glacier (inaccessible other than by air). Meet Iditarod Dog Racing Mushers and visit their dog team operations. Then go on a Dog Mushing Ride on the Glacier! Miller's Landing will make your reservations for you at no extra cost. Click HERE for more info.

Visit the Seavey's Iditarod Racing Team Summer Dog Sled Rides and Iditarod Sled Dog Tours... Take a look behind the scenes at Mitch Seavey's Iditarod Racing Kennel where 60 sled dogs are undergoing training for future Iditarod races. The enthusiasm of the huskies will delight you as each one is harnessed and brought to the team. Their power and spirit will amaze you. Step aboard their custom wheeled sleds and your real Alaskan adventure begins. Your musher will discuss training and racing techniques along the trail. A visit into the puppy kennels will allow for great photo ops and a chance to cuddle an adorable husky pup. Stand on the runners of a winter sled and try on the actual racing gear as your guide imparts fascinating information about all aspects of mushing. Imagine yourself in the mukluks of the men and women who master the most physically and mentally demanding sport known to man. All tours are guided by Iditarod and Junior Iditarod racers. Miller's Landing will make your reservations for you at no extra cost.

Go On the Real Alaska Tour With The Seavey's: Spend a day exploring the best of Seward by land. A short drive will bring you to the Seavey Homestead where three generations of Seaveys race and train sled dogs. Experience the thrill of mushing through the forest behind a team of world class sled dogs. Learn why the Iditarod truly is "The Last Great Race on Earth". Puppies eagerly await your arrival.

A hearty lunch will be served at nearby Resurrection Roadhouse before heading out to Exit Glacier, a major attraction of the Kenai Fjords National Park. Enjoy a short guided walk along the nature trail that takes you to the face of the glacial ice. Keep a lookout for mountain goats, moose or a bear high up on the mountainside. Your next stop is the Alaska SeaLife Center. A unique blend of research, rehabilitation and education takes place in this state-of-the-art facility. Watch Stellar sea lions, river otters, harbor seals, walrus and puffins play. Lastly, take in the local sights and history as your tour guide takes you through Seward before returning to your hotel, ship, or the Alaska Railroad Depot. Miller's Landing can make all your reservations for the Real Alaskan Tour.

Go on the Alaska Railroad Coastal Classic Train Ride from Seward to Anchorage: This is listed in many of the well known tour guides as one of the best trips in Alaska for viewing wildlife and scenery. Miller's Landing can make all your reservations and answer your questions about this fascinating ride.

Annual Seward Salmon Derby: Is one of the largest sporting events in Alaska. It is held over 14 days (begins the second weekend in August and lasts for 14 days.). The Derby has been going on for over 4 decades. There are more than $250,000 in prizes for the Derby, including $10,000 in cash for the largest fish. Also part of the Derby are the sought-after tagged silver salmon worth as much as $100,000. Prizes are sponsored by merchants and the Chamber Of Commerce. Miller's Landing is donating $2000 in prizes for the Derby. The town fills up fast for the Derby so make reservations! Boat rentals, full and half day salmon charters, water taxi services to remote fishing sites, and Derby tickets are all available at Miller's Landing. Many of the winning fish over the years have been caught right from the Miller's Landing area on Lowell Point. Please email us at Miller's Landing for more information about the Seward Silver Salmon Derby.

Annual Seward Jackpot Halibut Tournament: The Seward Jackpot Halibut Tournament will take place starting on May 15th and ending on August 1 for a total of eleven weeks. Prizes are sponsored by various merchants and the Seward Chamber of Commerce. This is a growing event, drawing sport fishermen from all over Alaska and other states to compete in fishing for the largest halibut. There are over $20,000 in prizes to the top finishers, with a weekly prize list that is a constant source of interest and excitement to anglers. Prizes are donated by local businesses. This year Miller's Landing has donated over $2000 in prizes and is a top sponsor (platinum sponsor) for the Jackpot Halibut Derby. Miller's Landing will be selling the Derby tickets at their campground store. Please email us at Miller's Landing for more information about the Seward Jackpot Halibut Derby

Mount Marathon Race and 4th of July Festivities: Seward goes all out on the 4th of July with parades, festivities, greased pole contests, bands, contests, and their famous Mount Marathon Race. This is a grueling test for athletes to the top of Mount Marathon (elevation 3,022 feet) and back down. The descent is so steep that it's part run, part jump, and part slide. The race attracts competitors from all over the world, and thousands of spectators line the route each year.

OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION AND e-MAIL ADDRESSES

Kenai Fjords National Park Information Line: (907) 224-2132 Chugach National Forest Information Line: (907) 224-3374 (for information on hiking, camping, and fishing on national forest lands).

Miller's Landing hopes to make your stay as memorable as possible. Please feel free to contact us by email or phone for any questions you may have. Our friendly staff can assist you in planning the perfect charter, outing, hike, kayak trip, water taxi, or tour.

For a Large (130k) printable map of Resurrection Bay click HERE
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• Call us at our Toll Free Number 1-866-541-5739
  or local number 907 224-5739
• Email us at millerslanding@alaska.com
• Write to us at: Miller’s Landing; P.O. Box 81, Seward, Alaska 99664
• Use our Reservation Request Forms on our website