Nichole's Juneau Guidebook
Sightseeing
Be sure to visit the bear and salmon watching area while at the glacier. The East & West Glacier hikes are phenomenal. The visitor center is also great.
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Mendenhall Glacier
Be sure to visit the bear and salmon watching area while at the glacier. The East & West Glacier hikes are phenomenal. The visitor center is also great.
This short walking tour is just about a mile from our home. It’s an easy walk and a great way to take in the beauty of Douglas Island while seeing the relics/learning the history of the former mine.
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Treadwell Historic Mine Trail
Treadwell TrailThis short walking tour is just about a mile from our home. It’s an easy walk and a great way to take in the beauty of Douglas Island while seeing the relics/learning the history of the former mine.
Hike up Mt Roberts (moderately challenging, well traveled day hike) or take the Tram both ways. Watch the tram from our living room and then head out to try it yourself! Visit the Tlingit cultural center & restaurant at the top.
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Mount Roberts Tramway station
490 S Franklin StHike up Mt Roberts (moderately challenging, well traveled day hike) or take the Tram both ways. Watch the tram from our living room and then head out to try it yourself! Visit the Tlingit cultural center & restaurant at the top.
Definitely visit the Sealaska Walter Sobeloff Center to learn the culture, traditions, and rich history of the Tlingit people in SE Alaska. There is a museum as well as a wonderful gift shop full of authentic Native art & products to purchase.
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Sealaska Heritage Institute
105 S Seward StDefinitely visit the Sealaska Walter Sobeloff Center to learn the culture, traditions, and rich history of the Tlingit people in SE Alaska. There is a museum as well as a wonderful gift shop full of authentic Native art & products to purchase.
Guests have enjoyed visiting this beautiful spot in the Juneau. You can ook a tour directly at their website. The Glacier Gardens are about a 15 minute drive from The Beach House.
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Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure
7600 Glacier HwyGuests have enjoyed visiting this beautiful spot in the Juneau. You can ook a tour directly at their website. The Glacier Gardens are about a 15 minute drive from The Beach House.
Hiking
So many great hikes to explore in Juneau! All Trails is a great source of info for difficulty, terrain, and current conditions. Highly recommend using the app while hiking in areas you are unfamiliar with, as well as taking along the 10 essentials for hiking.
The views are simply breathtaking! Mt Juneau is a challenging hike with vistas worth the effort! Definitely check out conditions and recommendations with AllTrails before heading out (& pack your 10 essentials!).
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Mount Juneau
The views are simply breathtaking! Mt Juneau is a challenging hike with vistas worth the effort! Definitely check out conditions and recommendations with AllTrails before heading out (& pack your 10 essentials!).
This hike will challenge you with elevation and vertical climb, but the views overlooking the ocean are stunning. Def pack your 10 essentials & check conditions/recommendations on All Trails before heading out.
Mt. Jumbo Trailhead
401 5th StThis hike will challenge you with elevation and vertical climb, but the views overlooking the ocean are stunning. Def pack your 10 essentials & check conditions/recommendations on All Trails before heading out.
Tourism
Go whale watching or arrange charter fishing from Auke Bay. The beauty of this area from a boat is not to be missed!
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Auke Bay
Go whale watching or arrange charter fishing from Auke Bay. The beauty of this area from a boat is not to be missed!
This wheelchair accessible tour takes you 360' into the gold mine, complete with guided historical tour. Tour guides pick up guests at the Goldbelt Tram downtown near the cruise ship terminal.
AJ Mine Gastineau Mill Tours
This wheelchair accessible tour takes you 360' into the gold mine, complete with guided historical tour. Tour guides pick up guests at the Goldbelt Tram downtown near the cruise ship terminal.
Highly recommend this locally owned tour company. Fishing, whale watching & more! Visit their website or FB page for the most up to date information on tours available.
Adventures in Alaska
Highly recommend this locally owned tour company. Fishing, whale watching & more! Visit their website or FB page for the most up to date information on tours available.
Highly recommed this locally owned tour company for fishing and whale watching in Juneau. Check out their FB page or their website for the most up to date information on tour availability.
Hooked Adventures
Highly recommed this locally owned tour company for fishing and whale watching in Juneau. Check out their FB page or their website for the most up to date information on tour availability.
Food scene
Russian influence is seen in food and art throughout SE Alaska. Definitely check out this locals favorite on Merchant’s Wharf for authentic Russian dumplings.
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Pel'meni
2 Marine WayRussian influence is seen in food and art throughout SE Alaska. Definitely check out this locals favorite on Merchant’s Wharf for authentic Russian dumplings.
Our friend Chan (& husband Curtis) have the best Thai food we’ve ever eaten! Don’t miss this hidden gem by Auke Bay! Worth the drive into the Valley!
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Chan's Thai Kitchen
11820 Glacier HwyOur friend Chan (& husband Curtis) have the best Thai food we’ve ever eaten! Don’t miss this hidden gem by Auke Bay! Worth the drive into the Valley!
Walkable from our home, this is a must have on every trip home!
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The Island Pub
1102 2nd StWalkable from our home, this is a must have on every trip home!
Every kid (big ones, too!) will love this Alaskan themed old fashioned fudge shop. Watch them turn the fudge & then take a favorite home to eat!
The Alaskan Fudge Co
313 Carrol WayEvery kid (big ones, too!) will love this Alaskan themed old fashioned fudge shop. Watch them turn the fudge & then take a favorite home to eat!
This is a fav of tourists for King Crab and Alaskan seafood! Not to be missed, it's easily found in downtown Juneau's shopping core.
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Tracy’s King Crab Shack
432 S Franklin StThis is a fav of tourists for King Crab and Alaskan seafood! Not to be missed, it's easily found in downtown Juneau's shopping core.
This is hands down our favorite date night restaurant in Juneau. Snuggled into an unassuming building downtown, this cozy spot has fresh pasta & amazing woodfire pizzas. The service is always good and the prices are, too.
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In Bocca al Lupo
120 2nd StThis is hands down our favorite date night restaurant in Juneau. Snuggled into an unassuming building downtown, this cozy spot has fresh pasta & amazing woodfire pizzas. The service is always good and the prices are, too.
This fun outdoor spot is located in the heart of downtown Juneau. Walk along the cruise ships and then dodge into this spot (heated, tented area for rain, too) for some great fish tacos, fries, and even a Champagne/Oyster bar. Sit fireside or under a tent - but don't miss this locals favorite.
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Deckhand Dave's Fish Tacos
139 S Franklin StThis fun outdoor spot is located in the heart of downtown Juneau. Walk along the cruise ships and then dodge into this spot (heated, tented area for rain, too) for some great fish tacos, fries, and even a Champagne/Oyster bar. Sit fireside or under a tent - but don't miss this locals favorite.
With a spot right on the wharf, overlooking Douglas Island (looking back toward our Airbnb!), you can't go wrong with this locals/tourist favorite downtown. Huge views of Mount Jumbo, float planes, and the cruise ships right from your table. Live music most weekends. Varied menu to include typical bar food and some Alaskan themed meals. Great fish and chips and a fun bar, too.
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Hangar On The Wharf
2 Marine WayWith a spot right on the wharf, overlooking Douglas Island (looking back toward our Airbnb!), you can't go wrong with this locals/tourist favorite downtown. Huge views of Mount Jumbo, float planes, and the cruise ships right from your table. Live music most weekends. Varied menu to include typical bar food and some Alaskan themed meals. Great fish and chips and a fun bar, too.
Our favorite spot to sit and watch the float planes, check out the cruise ships, and look out over our Airbnb rental - ESPECIALLY on a sunny day from their outdoor deck. This is a locals fav and we often head out here on sunny days to enjoy the view and a drink.
Alaska Fish & Chips Company at the Flight Deck
2 Marine WayOur favorite spot to sit and watch the float planes, check out the cruise ships, and look out over our Airbnb rental - ESPECIALLY on a sunny day from their outdoor deck. This is a locals fav and we often head out here on sunny days to enjoy the view and a drink.
Libations
All the best breweries/bars/distilleries
We love this locally owned distillery. Cool hang out for a cocktail with their one of a kind infused gin drinks. Take out cocktails available from their tasting room.
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Amalga Distillery
134 N Franklin StWe love this locally owned distillery. Cool hang out for a cocktail with their one of a kind infused gin drinks. Take out cocktails available from their tasting room.
We love the beer, the atmosphere and definitely order the breadsticks & cheese!
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Devil's Club Brewing Company
100 N Franklin StWe love the beer, the atmosphere and definitely order the breadsticks & cheese!
Great local brewery with views of Auke Bay from the heated patio or inside. There's an Asian Fusion food booth inside the brewery. Great swag for souvenirs, too!
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Forbidden Peak Brewery
11798 Glacier HwyGreat local brewery with views of Auke Bay from the heated patio or inside. There's an Asian Fusion food booth inside the brewery. Great swag for souvenirs, too!
This cute spot often has live music, and outstanding craft cocktails! Highly recommend for a nightcap, a night out, or just a quick pre-dinner drink.
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The Narrows Bar
148 S Franklin StThis cute spot often has live music, and outstanding craft cocktails! Highly recommend for a nightcap, a night out, or just a quick pre-dinner drink.
Shopping/Cultural
One of a few local, Native owned shops in Juneau with authentic, Native art/jewelry for sale.
Tripp's Mt. Juneau Trading Post
151 S Franklin StOne of a few local, Native owned shops in Juneau with authentic, Native art/jewelry for sale.
This locally owned toy store is located in the heart of downtown. Filled with one of a kind and Alaskan themed toys, crafts, books, art supplies, and all things creative thinking for youngsters, the staff is helpful, friendly and you're sure to leave with the perfect gift or souvenir from the trip.
Juneau's Imagination Station
174 S Franklin StThis locally owned toy store is located in the heart of downtown. Filled with one of a kind and Alaskan themed toys, crafts, books, art supplies, and all things creative thinking for youngsters, the staff is helpful, friendly and you're sure to leave with the perfect gift or souvenir from the trip.