Write an entry Entries about this placeDidn't like it by kateToo much tourist crap, didn’t get a feel of any real culture. There are no roads into Juneau, which MADE ME CRAZY. Wal-Mart should not be a highlight of the tour! There are nice parks nearby to hike and look at glaciers or scenery or what have you, but there are also better places you could spend your time in Alaska. about 1 year agoUntitled by glazecoveredIt’s a beautiful town, and tourists are quite fond of the scenery and the feel of it. Nothing like the lower 48. I wouldn’t recommend living here unless you were heavily into hippie/outdoorsy activities. There’s not much in the way of concerts, shopping, or even the bar scene. But there’s lots of artsy people, mostly liberals, a lot of outdoorsy things going on all over the place. over 4 years agoI lived here... by windsofchangestwice, briefly. I Woke Up One Morning by russellviii
One morning on the cruise ship I woke up, looked out my window, and there was Juneau. The area is beautiful. Juneau sits on a small harbor, surrounded by tall mountains which are densely wooded. High above the city are numerous waterfalls which come off of the snowpack up above and cascade down the steep mountainsides. From the distance they look rather small, but using a pair of binocualrs you can see that these are raging torrents that come down the mountainside. There is plenty to do in Juneau. We ascended the Mount Roberts Tramway and went whale watching out of Auke’s Bay. Both were wonderful experiences. We also wandered around and explored the city. Juneau reminded me somewhat of Park City, UT or Jackson Hole, WY, where the center of the city caters to tourists with old fashioned buildings, lots of gift and souvenir shops, numerous shops that sell works produced by local artists, restaurants, and a handful of saloons. I would have enjoyed a longer stay in Juneau to have had enough time to visit the Mendenhall Glacier and to explore more of the city as well. over 4 years agoTook a alaskan cruise by amandaVery beautiful. Come here for the scenery and to contemplate life. over 4 years agoSee all 25 entries |
Ask a question Travel questionsKaty Jordan asks,“Is it easy/convenient to live in Juneau without a car?” over 5 years agoKaty Jordan asks,“What is the best place to get coffee in Juneau?” over 5 years agoKaty Jordan asks,“I am moving to Juneau and I want to start doing yoga again. Do you know of any good places that have yoga classes? Thanks” over 5 years ago |
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Join an Alaskan wilderness adventure as you are introduced to glacier trekking and ice climbing on Mendenhall Glacier! $198.39 
Escape to the Alaskan Wilderness on a small group Whale Watching Adventure from Juneau. This is your chance to see humpback whales, bald eagles, seals and sea lions on an amazing 3 hour cruise on Auke Bay. $109.99 
Experience the tranquility of the Alaskan wilderness as you paddle on the waterways in search of local fauna on a Tongass Wildlife Kayaking Adventure. $124.89 
Promising spectacular aerial views, this 90-minute seaplane tour is a great way to see the beauty of the Misty Fjords National Monument. You'll take in the untamed wilderness of the Misty Fjords, soar above Alaska's dramatic glaciers and fly over snow-... $238.99 
Climb aboard, strap on your personal headset and enjoy the spectacular views on this 30-minute seaplane tour over one of Alaska's most incredible landscapes. From the air, you will see surrounding glacial terrain, lush forests, sky-blue lakes and water... $128.99 |
Juneau was named after gold prospector Joe Juneau, though the place was for a time called Rockwell and then Harrisburg (after Juneau's co-prospector, Richard Harris—several books credit the Tlingit Chief Kowee with showing these prospectors where the gold
