Hemlock Retreat Guidebook
Sightseeing
An abundance of activities and sights to see in this little coastal town. A great place to base for a few days while you explore the various hikes, a favorite of mine is the Harding Ice Field Trail on a clear day or a hike out to Tonsina from Lowell Point. Walk down onto the docks and check out the boats up close and possibly see a sea otter chowing on a snack. A great bike path along the waterfront. A few one of a kind bars downtown. All kinds of tours to experience. One of my favorites is a Helicopter tour with Mike at Marathon Helicopters. He will take you out to Bear Glacier lagoon, land on the edge, and you can hear the ice crackling, really stunning area to see from above.
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Seward
An abundance of activities and sights to see in this little coastal town. A great place to base for a few days while you explore the various hikes, a favorite of mine is the Harding Ice Field Trail on a clear day or a hike out to Tonsina from Lowell Point. Walk down onto the docks and check out the boats up close and possibly see a sea otter chowing on a snack. A great bike path along the waterfront. A few one of a kind bars downtown. All kinds of tours to experience. One of my favorites is a Helicopter tour with Mike at Marathon Helicopters. He will take you out to Bear Glacier lagoon, land on the edge, and you can hear the ice crackling, really stunning area to see from above.
The best and only aquarium in the State of Alaska. Great for all ages. They have a touch tank and a room full of birds so you can get great pictures right up close. You can watch as the birds fly underwater using their wings. They do a lot of great work with rehabbing animals from our local waters.
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Alaska SeaLife Center
301 Railway AveThe best and only aquarium in the State of Alaska. Great for all ages. They have a touch tank and a room full of birds so you can get great pictures right up close. You can watch as the birds fly underwater using their wings. They do a lot of great work with rehabbing animals from our local waters.
Easy access to see a glacier. Spend the day exploring the Harding Icefield trail!
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Exit Glacier Nature Center
24620 Herman Leirer RdEasy access to see a glacier. Spend the day exploring the Harding Icefield trail!
Bear Creek Weir
Great spot to watch salmon jumping! Good spot to take kids.
Nice mellow trail along the edge of Resurrection Bay in the woods. Beautiful moss forest after the first bridge about a 1.5 walk one way. Good spot to stretch the legs after a boat tour.
Tonsina Point
Nice mellow trail along the edge of Resurrection Bay in the woods. Beautiful moss forest after the first bridge about a 1.5 walk one way. Good spot to stretch the legs after a boat tour.
Food scene
Best restaurant in Town!! Chef Kevin smokes all his own meats, sources a lot of local food, and has my favorite dessert in town. They make a cream cheese ice cream with a side of bacon (you have to ask for this) drizzled with balsamic reduction. Oh, it's amazing!!
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The Cookery
209 5th AveBest restaurant in Town!! Chef Kevin smokes all his own meats, sources a lot of local food, and has my favorite dessert in town. They make a cream cheese ice cream with a side of bacon (you have to ask for this) drizzled with balsamic reduction. Oh, it's amazing!!
An unique experience that services savory and sweet crepes! They are hearty and big. The owner used to be a commercial diver so the sitting area is filled with all kinds of interesting things. It can take a while sometimes, but the food is delicious. IF all the tables are full and only a few people have food, probably worth coming back another time. You will have a long wait. However, the food is really good. Reindeer sausage is my favorite!
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Le Barn Appetit Inn & Creperie
11786 Old Exit Glacier RdAn unique experience that services savory and sweet crepes! They are hearty and big. The owner used to be a commercial diver so the sitting area is filled with all kinds of interesting things. It can take a while sometimes, but the food is delicious. IF all the tables are full and only a few people have food, probably worth coming back another time. You will have a long wait. However, the food is really good. Reindeer sausage is my favorite!
Best Liquor/Beer selection in town and cheaper than in town. Has a growler bar, use the one from my house to fill it up for your stay in Seward.
SAK TOWN
11770 Seward HwyBest Liquor/Beer selection in town and cheaper than in town. Has a growler bar, use the one from my house to fill it up for your stay in Seward.
Firebrand BBQ
1101 3rd AveGreat coffee and Art with an artisan bakery that creates tasty treats. Must get there early for those!!
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Resurrect Art Coffee House
320 3rd AveGreat coffee and Art with an artisan bakery that creates tasty treats. Must get there early for those!!
Locally brewed beer and good views with Harbor views.
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Mermaid Grotto Cafe and Boutique
412 Port AveLocally brewed beer and good views with Harbor views.
Flamingo Lounge
Great drinks, nice environment, and great food!!
Lone Chicharron Taqueria
215B 4th AveDelicious street tacos
Seward Brewing Company
139 4th AveLocal beer and good food