Back Loop Travel Guide
Juneau


Visit Back Loop
Things to do

Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching

Mendenhall Glacier White-Water Rafting & Scenic Float Adventure

Mendenhall Glacier Waterfall and Whale Watching Tour
Top hotels in Back Loop

Aviator Suites Hotel Juneau Airport

Baranof Downtown, BW Signature Collection
"Seemingly under renovation……very old……scary elevators…….close to local interests…..not really a lot of options"
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Alaskan Hotel and Bar
"Yeah, not the fanciest place, but the price is right for what you get Definitely old school"
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau
"clean room"
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Waterfront on Glacier

Super 8 by Wyndham Juneau
Where to stay in Back Loop

Downtown Juneau
Downtown Juneau is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Juneau-Douglas City Museum and Alaska State Capitol while you're in town.

Mendenhall Valley
If you're spending some time in Mendenhall Valley, Alaska Powder Descents and Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure are top sights worth seeing.

Douglas
You'll enjoy the beaches and theatres in Douglas. You might want to make time for a stop at Gastineau Channel or Perseverance Theatre.

West Juneau
While West Juneau isn't home to many top sights, Juneau-Douglas City Museum and Alaska State Capitol are some notable places to visit nearby.

Salmon Creek
If you're spending some time in Salmon Creek, Gastineau Channel and Twin Lakes are top sights worth seeing.















