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

Exclusive Whale Watching Cruise & Tour with Mendenhall Glacier View

From Juneau: Whale Watching Cruise with Snacks

Whale Watching Adventure in Juneau

Juneau Shore Excursions: Helicopter Dogsledding Experience and Additional Glacier Landing

Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Back Loop

Mendenhall Valley
Discover the stunning Mendenhall Glacier, explore Mendenhall Wetlands State Game Refuge, or shop at Mendenhall Mall and Nugget Mall in this Alaskan valley. Don't miss the picturesque Mendenhall Lake and River.

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.
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