Downtown Juneau Travel Guide

Juneau

A coastal city with a pier extending into the water, surrounded by dense forested hills.
A waterfall cascading into a lake surrounded by forested mountains.
A glacier with a reflective water surface in front of it.
A glacier with icebergs in a mountainous area.
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Stay near popular Downtown Juneau attractions

Mount Roberts Tramway

9.2/10 (173 reviews)
You can take time to visit Mount Roberts Tramway during your travels to Juneau. Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's glaciers.
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Things to do

Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching

Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching

฿5,829
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching
Segway Coastal Scenic Rainforest Tour

Segway Coastal Scenic Rainforest Tour

฿5,420
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Segway Coastal Scenic Rainforest Tour
Historic Gold Mining and Panning Adventure

Historic Gold Mining and Panning Adventure

฿3,252
per adult
Historic Gold Mining and Panning Adventure
Juneau Top Sight Seeing Group Tour

Mendenhall Glacier & Juneau Highlights Small Group Tour

฿5,749
per adult
Mendenhall Glacier & Juneau Highlights Small Group Tour
Juneau: Five-Star Pedicab Tour

Juneau: Five-Star Pedicab Tour

฿4,928
per adult
Juneau: Five-Star Pedicab Tour
Juneau Shore Fishing Shuttle and Gear

Juneau Shore Fishing Shuttle and Gear

฿4,843
per adult
Juneau Shore Fishing Shuttle and Gear
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Where to stay in Downtown Juneau

Find the best Downtown Juneau areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Mendenhall Valley

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

A glacier lake surrounded by mountains.

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.

A glacier with blue ice formations and a visible crevasse.
Photo by Marquestra
Open Photo by Marquestra

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.

A mountain with a lake in the foreground reflecting the mountain and clouds.
Photo by Tawnia Hanel
Open Photo by Tawnia Hanel

Back Loop

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

Lemon Creek

While there might not be top attractions in Lemon Creek, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mendenhall Ice Caves and Alaska Governor's Mansion.

Downtown Juneau Travel Guide