Things To Do
Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center
Access to the glacier may be limited by August because of limited tourism permits, that said, the ceremony location offers a beautiful view of the glacier!
Alaska Tales Whale Watching
We're working with a local tourism company to provide a discounted whale watching option! We'll share more details soon on date, time and how to book.
Treadwell Mine Historic Trail
This is a trail we frequent. It is well kept and relatively flat, with beautiful views and interpretive signs for a self guided tour of some of Juneau's mining history. There's also an eagle's nest along the trail.
OverStreet Park
Take a photo with the life-size bronze whale and astound your friends, then mosey along the seawalk.
Alaska State Museum
The permanent collection includes Alaska history from the state's first inhabitants 10,000 years ago through European colonization, statehood and today, plus natural history, fine art and interesting rotating exhibits.
Juneau-Douglas City Museum
A smaller museum with a narrower focus on Juneau's history and art, also with rotating exhibits.
Wings Airways & the Taku Glacier Lodge
Hop on a float plane for a scenic ride out to the Taku Glacier Lodge, where you can enjoy a meal featuring wild Alaska Salmon. Don't skip out on the short guided hike and keep an eye out for black bears!
Downtown Juneau
Downtown Juneau is full of shops, galleries, cultural centers and opportunities for tourist activities.
Goldbelt Tram
Get a bird's eye view without the hike by taking the Tram up Mt. Roberts.
Sealaska Heritage Institute
Explore Indigenous art and culture from Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian tribes of Southeast Alaska.
In Bocca al Lupo
One of our favorite restaurants! Italian food with local and Filipino influences. A perennial James Beard nominee.
Seong's Sushi Bar
One of our favorite restaurants! Zach's gateway to sushi addiction.
The Rookery Cafe
One of our favorite restaurants!
BLACK MOON KOVEN
A hip spot for breakfast, brunch or lunch! A favorite!
Sandpiper Cafe
A classic for breakfast, lunch or brunch!
The Island Pub
A great spot for lunch or dinner in Douglas!
Zerelda's Bistro
Great food and sweet treats in the Valley!
Gold Town Nickelodeon
Rainy day call for a movie? We love this local, independent theater!
Tracy’s King Crab Shack
Crab legs, crab cakes, crab bisque — you can't go wrong.
Spice Juneau Indian Cuisine
We are truly obsessed with the chai, but you'll find plenty of dishes to enjoy on their menu.
Rainforest Trail
This North Douglas trail leads to the beach through trees and plant life, including berries, and many mushrooms to admire or harvest.
Outer Point Loop Trail
The Outer Point trail is especially nice at a negative tide, revealing a path to a small island, lined with tidal creatures like starfish, urchins, anemones and more.
Tracy Arm Tour
There are a couple of options for a Tracy Arm Tour, but we lean toward recommending the Allen Marine Option, which lasts 5-6 hours, a bit less time than the competitor only due to a quicker vessel. You won't be bored viewing the scenery, marine wildlife and stunning glaciers.