anchorage and Seward
 

I'm going to be in anchorage starting June 5th for a couple of days,then go down to Seward for 3 days,then catch a boat to Vancouver.I've got the boat itinerary covered,but
what's to do in these towns when we 're there..My wife uses a cane and hiking is out,I'm referring mainly to anything special to see,dine,etc.

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Frankly you have a LOT of time, to consider some really nice driving areas. As a suggestion, I would look at a one way Anchorage rental car to Seward- YES, costly, but makes excellent use of time. Then tour Homer and Seward, with perhaps also a stop in Whittier to include a Prince William Sound boat tour.

Anchorage is a "city". There if way more to consider, if of interest? Heading north could put you in Talkeetna for a great look.

Anchorage is a dining mecca. Lots of very good restaurants. Depends on your budget. Do you just want good food, or a special evening dining experience with a view?

In Seward, we liked the Kenai Fjords boat tour and the SeaLife Center, and, especially, the behind the scenes tour.

In Anchorage, we liked the Art & History Museum, Native Heritage Center, Earthquake Park.

Thanks for the information,it is very helpful..As to restaurants in anchorage,good restaurants are more important then budget..Also are there any good artifact shops that I could purchase something of interest?

Two very good restaurants with views are Simon and Seaforts with a street level view over the inlet. You can see the coastal trail below and airplanes (in the distance) landing.

Also, stellar view (and prices) The Crow's Nest on the top floor of the Captain Cook Hotel. Expect to pay around $140 for dinner and wine for two (rough estimate). Depending on which side you are on, a mountain and downtown view, or a Ship Creek and maybe Denali view, or an inlet view.

Two other good downtown restaurants almost next door to each other. No view, but the food is the thing: Ginger, sort of Asian fusion, but you can get dishes that aren't too spicy, and Club Paris, an old old time Alaska spot with some of the best steaks in town (but no hamburgers at night).

For Alaskan art/artifacts, I think they are mostly in the downtown area, along with some art galleries, and the t-shirt shops. If you wander around you may run into something you like.

You could ride the tram at Alyeska/Girdwood. This is between Anchorage and Seward.