Despite the city's small size and population, Seward is home to a variety of great attractions and amenities. The quaint town rests at the bottom of Mount Marathon, a popular destination for hikers. The town is rich with historic charm and unique stores. The town is also home to the Alaska SeaLife Center, which serves as a marine mammal rehabilitation center for injured and sick animals. The center is also an important research facility in the region. At the center, visis history through photographs and local art. The museum also displays information about the devastating Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989.tors may wander among a variety of public exhibits, including tanks with regional animals such as the Giant Pacific Octopus. The Seward Museum gives visitors an overview of the town'
The port and nearby town are both named after William Seward. Seward served as the Secretary of State under Abraham Lincoln and was responsible for the original purchase of Alaska from Russia. The small town is currently home to about 3,000 citizens.