Welcome to Juneau Alaska

UPDATE FOR THE MENDENHALL GLACIER VISITOR CENTER (MGVC):

The federal shutdown has affected operations at the MGVC, and the center will remain CLOSED during this period. However, restroom facilities at both the east and west side of the lake will be opened daily, including the lower restrooms at the Visitor Center. For the remaining days that we're expecting ships, the restrooms will be opened at approximately 9:00AM. We do not have information for the other days of the week.

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.

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Choose Your

Adventure

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.

Air

Glacier Viewing

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.

Water

Whale Watching & Wildlife Viewing

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.

Land

Hiking & Trails

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...

Transportation

Juneau is Alaska’s closest “big” city to the Lower 48, which makes it surprisingly reachable any time of year.

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...