Explore Juneau
America‘s largest state capital is a charming port town with a lively waterfront and thriving Native culture that is only accessible by land or sea. Once there, it‘s easy to see why over a million visitors flock to Juneau every summer. In town, some of the city‘s oldest buildings are pubs or saloons left over from the booming days of the Gold Rush era. Check them out on a stroll down historic Franklin Street. At the Alaska State Museum, over 23,000 mining and fishing artifacts are on display. Favorites include the Tlingit clan‘s house and the life-sized eagle‘s nest.
A short drive away, Mendenhall Glacier is a must-see natural wonder with easy trails that get up close to the massive river of ice. Half a mile wide and hundreds of feet deep, this top natural attraction offers sightseeing and recreational activities as abundant as the wildlife. Become one of the rare few to hike the glacier. Whale watching, dogsledding, and float-planing are also on the menu. Twelve miles from downtown Juneau, Tongass National Forest welcomes hikers, walkers and wanderers on a number of trails set against the spectacular backdrop of icebergs, waterfalls and wildlife.
Whether you‘re a history buff, outdoor enthusiast or adrenaline seekers, Juneau‘s rich blend of cultural museums and natural beauty ensures a lifetime of memories in experiencing authentic Alaska.