Back Loop Travel Guide
Juneau
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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 savour the top-notch restaurants.
Mount Roberts Tramway
You can take time to visit Mount Roberts Tramway during your travels to Juneau. Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's glaciers.
Tracy Arm
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tracy Arm during your travels in Juneau. While you're here, you can savour 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 savour the top-notch restaurants.
Sentinel Island Lighthouse
Find out about the history of Juneau with a stop at Sentinel Island Lighthouse. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching
Segway Coastal Scenic Rainforest Tour
Top hotels in Back Loop
Baranof Downtown, BW Signature Collection
"No hot water"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Alaskan Hotel and Bar
"I pretty much knew what I was getting when I booked my stay its an old hotel and they try there best to keep it up but it obviously needs some major stabilization efforts as it is clearly not level anymore."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Aviator Suites Hotel Juneau Airport
Waterfront on Glacier
"Under renovation, this property still needs a good amount of work. No hotel laundry room for guests. I paid extra for a "premium" room with washer/dryer and full kitchen. Rooms on the 100 level are motel style, not connected to the lobby and gym. Rooms had nice view of the water, but we were also ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau
"Hotels in Juneau are very expensive during the summer. The owners exploit the tourists and Alaska residents who must travel through Juneau pay the price."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Aspen Suites Hotel Juneau
"They refused to honor my expedia price that i booked. I had proof in my app and they charged me a much higher price. Who at Expedia can help me?"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Back Loop
Downtown Juneau
Downtown Juneau is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Alaska Governor's Mansion and Juneau-Douglas City Museum 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.
North Douglas
North Douglas might not have many top sights, but Macaulay Salmon Hatchery and Alaska Governor's Mansion are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
West Juneau
While West Juneau isn't home to many top sights, Alaska Governor's Mansion and Juneau-Douglas City Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Douglas
You'll enjoy the beaches and theatres in Douglas. You might want to make time for a stop at Perseverance Theatre or Gastineau Channel.
