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Juneau, Alaska's capital city, lies along the beautiful Gastineau Channel at the foot of snowcapped mounts Roberts and Juneau. The borough of Juneau covers 3,108 square miles of towering mountains, islands, saltwater bays, forested valleys and residential flatlands. Its road system extends from Thane, 6 miles southeast of downtown, northwest to Echo Cove at Milepost 40.2 on the Glacier Highway. The city is accessible by air or by sea. Learn More...

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ARTICLEJuneau Juneau, Alaska's capital city, lies along the beautiful Gastineau Channel at the foot of snowcapped mounts Roberts and Juneau. The borough of Juneau covers 3,108 square miles of towering mountains, islands, saltwater bays, forested valleys and residential flatlands. Its road system extends from Thane, 6 miles southeast of downtown, northwest to Echo Cove at Milepost 40.2 on the Glacier Highway. The city is accessible by air or by sea.Juneau
POINT OF INTEREST | 3 Things To DoMendenhall GlacierJuneau, AlaskaNo visit to Juneau is complete without a close-up look at the Mendenhall Glacier, one of Alaska’s most popular attractions. The 13-mile-long (19-kilometer-long) glacier ends at Mendenhall Lake and is easily viewed from the historic Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. The glacier is beautiful on sunny days but arguably even more impressive on cloudy, drizzly afternoons when the ice takes on a deeper shade of blue.Mendenhall Glacier
POINT OF INTEREST | 9 Things To DoMt. Roberts TramwayJuneau, AlaskaRising 1,800 feet (550 meters) above sea level from the Juneau waterfront up Mt. Roberts, the Mt. Roberts Tramway is a favorite for those visiting the Alaska state capital. The ride itself provides views of Chilkat Range, Gastineau Channel, downtown Juneau, and Douglas Island, while the summit area features outdoorsy and cultural things to do.Mt. Roberts Tramway
POINT OF INTEREST | 2 Things To DoJuneau-Douglas City MuseumJuneau, AlaskaThe city of Juneau shines a spotlight on its rich cultural heritage and history at the Juneau-Douglas City Museum. Exhibits are entertaining and hands-on, with displays including a full-scale replica fish trap, interactive mining gallery, totem poles, Tlingit artifacts, historic photographs, and a detailed relief map of Juneau.Juneau-Douglas City Museum
POINT OF INTEREST | 1 Things To DoLast Chance Mining MuseumMining cars, railroad lines, train repair sheds, and other artifacts tell the story of Juneau’s Gold Rush history at the Last Chance Mining Museum and Historic Park. The collection is housed in the former compressor building of the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company, which operated here from 1916 to 1944. Old mining shafts surround the site.Last Chance Mining Museum
POINT OF INTERESTEagle BeachHow many stretches of sand come backdropped by jagged, snow-capped mountains in two directions? That’s the scene at Eagle Beach State Recreation Area, just 27 miles north of Juneau, Alaska. At 600 acres with access to the Eagle River, visitors will find—in addition to the spectacular views—hiking, camping, picnicking, bird-watching (eagles!), wildlife-viewing, and more.Eagle Beach

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Seabourn Quest7 Nights - Glacier Bay & Canadian Inside PassageDeparting from Juneau, Alaska | 2 Sailings
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Seabourn Quest7 Nights - Alaska Fjords & Canadian Inside PassageDeparting from Juneau, Alaska | 8 Sailings
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POINT OF INTEREST | 4 Things To DoMendenhall GlacierJuneau, AKNo visit to Juneau is complete without a close-up look at the Mendenhall Glacier, one of Alaska’s most popular attractions. The 13-mile-long (19-kilometer-long) glacier ends at Mendenhall Lake and is easily viewed from the historic Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. The glacier is beautiful on sunny days but arguably even more impressive on cloudy, drizzly afternoons when the ice takes on a deeper shade of blue.Mendenhall Glacier
THING TO DOJuneau Wildlife Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier4 hoursJuneau Wildlife Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier
THING TO DOJuneau Wildlife Whale Watching3 hoursJuneau Wildlife Whale Watching
THING TO DO3.5 Hour Crowd-Skipping Whale Tour in Juneau Alaska3 hours3.5 Hour Crowd-Skipping Whale Tour in Juneau Alaska
THING TO DOMendenhall Glacier Lake Canoe Tour4 hoursMendenhall Glacier Lake Canoe Tour
THING TO DOMendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure Tour5 hoursMendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure Tour
POINT OF INTEREST | 15 Things To DoNugget FallsVisitors to Alaska’s Mendenhall Glacier are in for a second, less-icy surprise: Nugget Falls. About a mile (1.6 kilometers) from the glacier’s visitor center on an easy, gravel path, Nugget Falls cascades 377 feet (115 meters) down a cliffside and into the meltwater below. It’s wide and thunderous, and visitors can stand right below it to catch the action.Nugget Falls
THING TO DOMendenhall Glacier Trolley Tour3 hoursMendenhall Glacier Trolley Tour

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ARTICLEHere Is the Best Time to Cruise to Alaska Each SeasonAAA Travel Editors01/16/2024 : The best time to cruise to Alaska varies throughout the year. Aurora season starts in the fall, while Alaska's world-famous summer solstice occurs in June.Here Is the Best Time to Cruise to Alaska Each Season
ARTICLEThe 9 Best Alaska Cruises For Every Traveler [2024] AAA Travel Editors01/10/2024 : Ready to set sail to The Last Frontier? Here’s a list of the best Alaska cruises that offer unique excursions, top-notch service and onboard activities. The 9 Best Alaska Cruises For Every Traveler [2024]
ARTICLEEco-Friendly Tips for the Solo Traveler: Reducing Your Carbon FootprintAAA Travel Editor, CW08/03/2023 : Solo travel meets sustainability: Explore innovative ways to shrink your environmental footprint as you embark on unforgettable journeys.Eco-Friendly Tips for the Solo Traveler: Reducing Your Carbon Footprint
ARTICLEJuneau Juneau, Alaska's capital city, lies along the beautiful Gastineau Channel at the foot of snowcapped mounts Roberts and Juneau. The borough of Juneau covers 3,108 square miles of towering mountains, islands, saltwater bays, forested valleys and residential flatlands. Its road system extends from Thane, 6 miles southeast of downtown, northwest to Echo Cove at Milepost 40.2 on the Glacier Highway. The city is accessible by air or by sea.Juneau
NATIONAL PARKAdmiralty Island National Monument Accessible by floatplane from Juneau and Sitka or via ferries of the Alaska Marine Highway to Angoon, Admiralty Island is part of Tongass National ForestAdmiralty Island National Monument
NATIONAL PARKGlacier Bay National Park And Preserve Stretching northward from Cross Sound to the Canadian border, Glacier Bay National Park is one of the most scenic spots in Alaska. In this 3,283,168-acre park, blue-white glaciers flow from the snow-clad peaks of the Fairweather Range to fiord-like inlets.Glacier Bay National Park And Preserve
NATIONAL PARKKlondike Gold Rush National Historic Park Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park
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