I lived and worked in Seward for 2 years right after I retired from the AF. It is a NICE place to visit and yeah the weather is a bit rainy but when it's nice it an awesome place to be. The winters are crazy too. Two feet of snow one day then raining for 2 days straight the next!!:shrug: Seward is one of those love it or hate it towns in Alaska.
The Valley is the place to be!! I lived in the Fairbanks/North Pole area for 7 years back in the early 90's. Now I've been in Palmer since 98 and LOVE it!! You can't beat riding your motorcycle around at 11 PM and it's still light out. Winters are fun IF you are an outdoors type. There is LOTS to do if you want to get out there. Snowmachine riding, sledding, skiing, dog mushing, hockey, hiking....IF you are a cityfied couch potato don't bother!! :laugh: