Nugget Falls at the Mendenhall Glacier.  Photo by Ron Gile.

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A trip to Tracy Arm fjord results in awesome glacier views. Photo by Elizabeth Arnett.

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Rainforest hiking trails are full of surprises. Photo by Bobbi Epperly.
Here for a Day
Whether you're making a port call on your cruise vacation, a quick business trip here, or just passing through town on your way to an outlying community, Juneau has much to offer during your short stay with us.

Here's how to make the most of it ...

Full Day

If visiting during the summer months (May-September), you'll find a variety of activities and attractions to enjoy - and nearly all of the tours you'll find in the Things to See & Do section of this site can be easily done in a day. In fact, you can often fit in more than one activity - and we highly recommend it! But even if you can't fit an organized tour into your plans, a leisurely stroll through downtown's shops, galleries, museums, restaurants, and pubs will give you a nice taste of our unique little corner of Alaska.

Half Day

Activities you can do in half a day or less include hiking, biking and kayaking (guided or unguided), rainforest zipline tours, whale watching and wildlife viewing cruises, city sightseeing tours (including the Mendenhall Glacier and Visitor Center), Juneau Icefield flightseeing, trekking and dogsledding, the Mt. Robert's Tram and alpine hiking, and half-day sportfishing charters along with salmon hatchery, cannery, brewery, and botanical garden tours. Whew! Get more details in the Things to See & Do section.

Juneau's Best Bets!

Still not sure where to start? Check out our list of the area's must-see attractions and tours:
  • Mendenhall Glacier and Visitor Center
  • Juneau Icefield Flightseeing, Trekking, or Dogsledding
  • Humpback Whale Watching
  • Salmon or Halibut Sportfishing
  • Mt. Roberts Tramway and Alpine Hiking
  • Juneau Museums




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