Seward is a 126 mile drive south of Anchorage. It's not a 2 hour drive, but rather more on the order of 3 or even 3 1/2 without stops. And the decision to stop might not be yours, since summer in Alaska means roadwork. A couple years ago, it was not unusual to be held up for 40 minutes or more outside of Seward for construction. This year it's looked like there's less going on construction-wise though.

The Seward Chamber of Commerce has a pretty useful website:

http://www.sewardak.org/

The Chamber also puts out a free annual visitor guide -- you can find copies at the ANC airport or request one from the Chamber.

The folks at the Chamber have also been quite helpful when contacted by phone. For a little town of around 4000, the Chamber does a very good job of promoting the place. Of course, the area's wonderful scenery and 100+ cruise ship visits a year certainly help

Depending on when you go, Seward can be a sleepy little town, or a it can seem like all of Alaska's there (say on the 4th of July).


[This message has been edited by Quokka (edited 08-04-2002).]