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Seward, Alaska. It's a place that walks a fine line between past and present. Make no mistake though, it is modern. This city is a veritable hub for some of the best dining and shopping in all of Alaska. But at heart, not much has changed since Alexander Baranov—a Russian fur trader—set up shop in the bay in 1793. Don’t get me wrong, it has grown, but it's still the same captivating fishing town it always has been right down to its core.
Locum doctors will love it here. Not just for its bustling shopping district and out-of-this-world seafood scene, either. Just five minutes from the city’s heart is Kenai Fjords National Park—a playground for some of the largest animals on earth. Hop a boat at Major Marine Tours for a one-of-a-kind chance to get close to humpbacks, gray whales and orcas. Drifting along these iconic rocky shores right next to too-large marine mammals is definitely a rare opportunity. Go on, travel the world over, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better spot for whale watching—especially in an unspoiled land like this.
If boating isn't your thing, there are plenty of hiking, biking and exploring opportunities. In fact, they’re virtually limitless in The Land of the Midnight Sun.
Hungry after a day of adventure? Warm up with a bowl of Seward's famous clam chowder at Chinooks Bar and Grill (one of the town’s many four-star establishments). There’s live music on the weekends plus some of the best local brews ever. Kicking back on the bay sounds like the perfect ending to a day spent in the wild north. Take a medical job in the Last Frontier and jump into this Alaskan lifestyle.