West Juneau Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Astonishing Juneau Scavenger Hunt: Juneau Journey
Top hotels in West Juneau
Baranof Downtown, BW Signature Collection
Easy enough to access things downtown
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau
Aspen Suites Hotel Juneau
Clean good location quiet
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Alaskan Hotel and Bar
Four Points by Sheraton Juneau
The water view is awesome! The staff is friendly. For an older property the room was clean. The walk ability to downtown Juneau is great.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Juneau Hotel
Very nice hotel. Staff is friendly and helpful. The kitchen was well stocked and saved us a lot of money and time by not eating out for every meal.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Juneau
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.
Salmon Creek
If you're spending some time in Salmon Creek, Twin Lakes and Gastineau Channel are top sights worth seeing.
North Douglas
If you're spending some time in North Douglas, Eaglecrest Ski Area and Eagle Creek Beaches are top sights worth seeing.
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 State Capitol.
Mendenhall Valley
If you're spending some time in Mendenhall Valley, Alaska Powder Descents and Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure are top sights worth seeing.
Mendenhaven
The restaurants and museums are just a few features travellers like about Mendenhaven. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Alaska Powder Descents and Mendenhall Ice Caves are a few top places to visit.
