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A True Alaskan Experience
Rain or shine this trip will be an experience of a lifetime and a true look at Mother Nature in her finest. This is the essence of what memories are made of.
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Majestic Raptors
If you have never seen a Bald Eagle in it's natural habitat, come to Juneau, Alaska, where they are plentiful.
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Get Outside!
Hiking, biking, ziplining, kayaking, and camping are just some of the excellent outdoor adventures awaiting Juneau's visitors.
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Welcome to Juneau Alaska
Juneau Alaska stands on one of the largest wilderness areas in the United States. Here you can spend your time viewing wildlife, taking the fishing trip of your life, exploring atop glaciers or enjoying the city’s shops, restaurants and artistic flare.
Learn more about Juneau attractions, events and outdoor recreation. Request our visitors guide for trip planning information. Sign up for our e-newsletter and stay up to date with the latest happenings and special offers.
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Glacier Viewing
Juneau's most popular attraction (and the most easily accessible Alaska glacier) is the mighty, magnificent Mendenhall Glacier, located just 13 miles from downtown Juneau and only a few minutes from the airport.
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Glacier Viewing
Juneau's most popular attraction (and the most easily accessible Alaska glacier) is the mighty, magnificent Mendenhall Glacier, located just 13 miles from downtown Juneau and only a few minutes from the airport.
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Whale Watching & Wildlife Viewing
If you're ready to take a walk on the "wild" side, Juneau has some of the most spectacular wildlife viewing in the world. You can get up close to whales, bears, seals, eagles, and even goats on a variety of local wildlife tours.
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Whale Watching & Wildlife Viewing
If you're ready to take a walk on the "wild" side, Juneau has some of the most spectacular wildlife viewing in the world. You can get up close to whales, bears, seals, eagles, and even goats on a variety of local wildlife tours.
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Hiking & Trails
To really experience Alaska, it’s best to get out and explore it on foot. Juneau boasts more than 250 miles of hiking trails, so there are plenty of opportunities for hikers of all skill levels to get up close and personal with the area’s mountains, forests, meadows, and mining ruins.
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Hiking & Trails
To really experience Alaska, it’s best to get out and explore it on foot. Juneau boasts more than 250 miles of hiking trails, so there are plenty of opportunities for hikers of all skill levels to get up close and personal with the area’s mountains, forests, meadows, and mining ruins.
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Live. Work. Play.
Juneau’s small-town feel, almost endless activities, and entrepreneurial spirit can get you thinking, and many Juneau residents claim they came up for a summer adventure and never left. Inspired to think about Juneau as your new hometown? Here are some...
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Transportation
Juneau is Alaska’s closest “big” city to the Lower 48, which makes it surprisingly reachable any time of year.
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History
Long before Juneau was Juneau, it was Dzantik’i Héeni (“Base of the Flounder’s River), for literally thousands of years, a popular Native fishing ground. Then, in 1880 two prospectors, Richard Harris and Joe Juneau, guided by Tlingit...
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