I'm not a local but I went to ANC and Seward last June. I agree the Glacier Brewhouse or Snow Goose are some good places to eat. Snow Goose has a patio upstairs where you can enjoy a nice view of the water and surrounding area. I enjoyed watching planes land at ANC and the air force base. On the way to Seward, there is a turnoff and you can go visit a glacier. I forgot the name off hand. It's a long drive to Seward (everything in Alaska seems much further than in the lower 48) and I have been told there are lots of accidents involving moose and oncoming cars so please be careful.