Popular places to visit
Mendenhall Glacier
Wander along a trail and admire cascading waterfalls, a dense rainforest and southeastern Alaska’s Coast Mountains from this spectacular glacier.
Auke Bay
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Auke Bay during your travels in Juneau. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Mendenhall Ice Caves
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mendenhall Ice Caves during your travels in Juneau. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Tracy Arm
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tracy Arm during your travels in Juneau. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Taku Glacier
Explore the great outdoors at Taku Glacier, a lovely green space in Juneau. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Nugget Falls
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Nugget Falls during your travels in Juneau. Discover the area's glaciers and seek out the hiking trails.
Things to do
Narrated Whale Watching Cruise with Glacier View Stop
Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier
Juneau Shore Excursion: Helicopter Tour and Guided Icefield Walk
Exclusive Whale Watching Cruise & Tour with Mendenhall Glacier View
Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching
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Other neighbourhoods around Back Loop
Mendenhall Valley
While visiting Mendenhall Valley, you might make a stop by sights like Alaska Powder Descents and Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure.
Mendenhaven
The restaurants and museums are a few reasons travelers visit Mendenhaven. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Mendenhall Ice Caves and Nugget Falls are a few top sights nearby.
Salmon Creek
Though Salmon Creek might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Macaulay Salmon Hatchery and Alaska State Capitol.
North Douglas
While visiting North Douglas, you might make a stop by sights like Eaglecrest Ski Area and Eagle Creek Beaches.
West Juneau
When in West Juneau, you can plan a visit to Alaska State Capitol and Mount Roberts Tramway, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Downtown Juneau
Downtown Juneau is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Mount Roberts Tramway and Alaska State Capitol while you're in town.