Downtown Juneau Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

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.
Alaska State Capitol
Alaska State Capitol is just one of the places to see in Juneau, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's waterfront or seek out its hiking trails.
Juneau-Douglas City Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Juneau-Douglas City Museum in Juneau. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the hiking trails.
Alaska Governor's Mansion
After visiting Alaska Governor's Mansion, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Juneau. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's glaciers.
Juneau Arts and Humanities Council
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Juneau Arts and Humanities Council during your trip to Juneau. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the hiking trails.
St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church
After visiting St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Juneau. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the hiking trails.
Things to do

Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching

Segway Coastal Scenic Rainforest Tour

Mendenhall Glacier & Juneau Highlights Small Group Tour

Juneau: Whale Watching and Wildlife Cruise with Local Guide
Top hotels in Downtown Juneau

Baranof Downtown, BW Signature Collection
"Hotel needs to be refurbished and hard to sleep at night because it was so hot in the room."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

Alaskan Hotel and Bar
"Great place right in town for an overnight stay."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

Waterfront on Glacier
"Service and Hospitality is basically non existent. Should be categorized as motel."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

Juneau Hotel
"The staff and owners were exceptionally helpful and friendly. The location is near the boardwalk and an easy walk to town."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

The Silverbow Inn
"The staff at the Silverbow were incredibly helpful and kind. The property is amazing and quirky (in a good way). It's in an excellent location, very close to a ton of restaurants and shops. We loved our stay."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

Four Points by Sheraton Juneau
"Dirty bathrooms, no A/C, paint slopped all over the room, and no ocean view"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Juneau

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

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.

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.

Back Loop
When in Back Loop, you can plan a visit to Mendenhall Ice Caves and Nugget Falls, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.














