Sandwiched between Mount Marathon and the glistening waters of Resurrection bay, this scenic city is surrounded by lush rain forests and is easily accessible from Anchorage. The neighbouring wilderness makes Seward an ideal base for kayaking, hiking, fishing, whale-watching, and glacier-viewing excursions. The city also serves as the gateway to the impressive Kenai Fjords National Park which offers magnificent landscapes and a remarkable variety of marine life. Take a day cruise along the coast south of Seward to watch glaciers calve into the sea, and spot seals, sea lions, and whales frolic in the waters. More adventurous travellers can rent a kayak and spend their afternoons paddling among sea otters, and their nights soaking in the clear night skies. This small, sparsely populated, 21.5-square-mile city is the perfect place to call home for a few days while you explore all of the breathtaking natural wonders of the wider area.