Seward Chamber Destination Guide 2009 - (Page 7) Alaska is a vast state, and pla nning your trip can be overwhelming. W e’re here to help and invite you to dive rig ht in! The trip is half the adv enture when Alaska St arts Here.® to experience Seward: If you prefer flexibility, you might wan t to consider flying into Anchorage and renting a car or RV for your trip. Would you enjoy an all-inclusive overvie w of the state? Then researc h cruise ship options, and be sure to add on a pre- or pos tcruise tour in Seward. Want to relax after your flight north? Ride the rails to Seward on the Alaska Railroad and ren ta car in Seward or use our loca l taxi’s to get around. Bus service is also available betwee n Anchorage and Seward. 2 Finalize how much time you have for your visit: Don’t forg et to factor in your travel time to and from home, as that will take away from your actual days in Seward. 3 Narrow down the areas you’d like to see: For the best experience, select a genera l region, such as The Kenai Peninsula, and concentrate your time there. Visitors frequently misjudge distances in Alaska, and eight to ten hours of traveling every cou ple days can become very tirin g. Many of Alaska’s highways are only two lanes, with limited passing capability. Speed limi ts are also lower than you are probably used to. Don’t forg et that many communities can only be reached by air or ferr y, and those schedules can be difficult to plan into a vacatio n. You can start your Alaska vacation in Seward and enjo y all Alaska has to offer right here on the Peninsula! 1 Determine how you would like Seward 126 (2.5 hours) 173 (3.5 hours) 484 (10 hours) Anchorage Homer Fairbanks 4 Choose activities that appeal ds National Park: Whether you explore the Park by wat er on one of Seward’s sightseeing cruises or take an easy walk to Exit Glacier, the Park will definitely be one of your Alaska highlights. 6 Pack for the weather. 5 Be sure to visit the Kenai Fjor to everyone in your group: Seward offers something for everyone; hiking, fishing, flight-seeing, sailing, and kay aking are just a few of our outdoor adventures and opt ions are available for all age s and abilities. Don’t pack in too mu ch, as you’ll want time to win d down in our wonderful restaur ants and wander our shops and art galleries. MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER High 52 59 63 62 54 Low 34 41 46 45 39 Rainfall 1.82” 1.44” 1.87” 3.17” 6.86” 7 Call the Seward Chamber if you to our web site at www.sewa need help, or be sure to refe r rd.com. 7 http://www.seward.com
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