Seward Spring, Seward, AK 99664

## Overview Seward Spring is a natural spring located in the coastal town of Seward, Alaska, situated along the shores of Resurrection Bay on the Kenai Peninsula. The spring is reported to be somewhere near the Alaska SeaLife Center at 301 Railway Avenue, emerging from a small pipe coming out of the ground. Visitors have described a continuous flow of water from the pipe, and locals have reportedly used it as a drinking water source for years. However, no lab tests or water quality analyses are known to exist, so the safety of the water for drinking has not been officially verified. Seward itself sits at the head of Resurrection Bay, surrounded by the Chugach National Forest and the Kenai Mountains — a landscape shaped by glacial activity that feeds numerous underground aquifers and natural springs throughout the region. The town has a long history as a railroad terminus and ice-free port, and natural freshwater sources like this spring have been valued by residents and travelers alike. **Important note:** The exact location of this spring is not well documented. It may be difficult to find, and its current condition is uncertain — it may be frozen during winter months or may have dried up. If you're unable to locate the spring, the Alaska SeaLife Center nearby offers drinking water to visitors. ## Directions 1. From downtown Seward, head south on the Seward Highway (Highway 9 / AK-9). 2. Continue toward the waterfront and take a left at the intersection near the harbor area. 3. The Alaska SeaLife Center will appear on your right within a short distance. 4. The spring is reported to be in the vicinity of the SeaLife Center — look for a small pipe emerging from the ground near the building or along Railway Avenue. 5. GPS coordinates: **60.0999, -149.441** (these correspond to the SeaLife Center area and serve as the closest known landmark). *Note: The spring's precise location is not well marked. You may need to explore the immediate area around the SeaLife Center to find it.* ## What to Expect If the spring is still active, visitors can expect a modest flow of water emerging from a small pipe at ground level. The spring is on public land and has historically been accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at no cost. Many locals have reportedly used this water for drinking over the years, though no official water quality testing results are available. Seward's climate means the spring could be frozen or inaccessible during the colder months (roughly November through March), so a visit during the warmer season — late May through September — is more likely to yield flowing water. The surrounding area along Railway Avenue and the waterfront offers views of Resurrection Bay and the surrounding mountains, making the trip worthwhile even if the spring proves elusive. The Alaska SeaLife Center, which serves as the primary landmark for finding this spring, is a marine wildlife rehabilitation center and aquarium that may be worth a visit while you're in the area. If you cannot locate the spring, drinking water is available inside the center during operating hours.