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Best Western Edgewater Hotel
202 5th Avenue, Seward, Alaska 99664Phone: 907/224-2700 | Fax: 907/224-2701
**Seasonal property. Closed from October 01, 2009 through April 30, 2010**
Directly overlooking Resurrection Bay in Seward, Alaska, the Best Western Edgewater Hotel offers you exceptionally beautiful views from many of its rooms. Combined with 76 comfortable rooms and a downtown location, conference facilities, and a friendly staff, Best Western Edgewater Hotel offers guests an enjoyable stay in the heart of Kenai Fjords National Park.
The property also features a non-smoking lounge/bar, guest laundry, and a three-story atrium lobby. Amenities include shuttle service from May 15- Sept 15 to the train depot, small boat harbor and cruise ship terminal, cable television with DVD player, high-speed wireless Internet access, hairdryers, and cribs.
Only one block from the Alaska SeaLife Center, the Best Western Edgewater Hotel offers concierge services featuring tours of Kenai Fjords National Park, fresh or saltwater fishing charters, and other Seward activities. A complimentary continental breakfast is available, as well as limited complimentary transportation to and from the Alaska Railroad Station and the Cruise Ship Terminal during the summer months.
Local Events Worth Considering:
June 2010
Free evening programs featuring artists, historians, naturalists, and authors at the Valdez Museum.
Thursdays and Fridays at 10:30am at the Children's Library in Ketchikan.
from 1:00-3:00pm at the Public Library in Ketchikan.
August 2010
Rides, Alaska's best produce, commercial shops, entertainment, and food. In Fairbanks.
Rodeo, music acts, food booths, a parade, fireworks, fruit, flower craft and vegetables displays. In Ninilchik.
Bushels of fun will be had by festival-goers who feast on delectable homemade blueberry creations. In Girdwood.
The oldest salmon derby in Alaska. Large cash and merchandise prizes are awarded.In Juneau.
September 2010
In-depth studies of Copper River Delta fungi & mushrooms.
A road relay from Skagway, AK to Whitehorse, Yukon (110 Miles).
Trail run with views of Mount McKinley from the top of Ester Dome. In Fairbanks.
October 2010
Workshops on mushing, skijoring including nutrition, training and equipment. Informational classes and trade fair for all dog enthusiasts. Trade fair and vendors. In Fairbanks.
5K and 1 mile events begin at 10:00am at the Sandy Beach log shelter on Douglas Island, in Juneau.
Holiday shoppers and art enthusiasts find unique, high quality and authentic “Made in Alaska” products crafted by more than 250 artists during this festive kick off to a copious Anchorage arts and crafts season.
A celebration and recognition of the African American army engineers who built the historic Alcan Highway during World War II. In Anchorage.
November 2010
Over 3,000 eagles gather along the Chilkat River to feast on spawning salmon. Events cater to birdwatchers, photographers, nature lovers, and includes photo workshops, speakers and presentations, guided eagle viewing, featured entertainers and the release of wild rehabilitated Bald Eagles. In Haines.
Starts at 10am at the Brotherhood Bridge parking lot, in Juneau.
