Many of Juneau's downtown attractions are near hotels, ferries and cruise ship docks.

Adventure Bound Alaska - Glaciers from the mountains to the sea, Alaska’s largest icebergs, incredible waterfalls, mountains and emerald green water. Watch for whales, bears, eagles, mountain goats, and seals. This can be seen all in one day on Juneau’s favorite cruise. 215 Ferry Way, 907-463-2509 or 800-228-3875.

Allen Marine Tours is proud to announce its new Glacier Bay Express ferry service, with scheduled runs between Juneau and Glacier Bay.  The service will be provided by the M/V St. Phillip, a 78-foot catamaran capable of carrying up to 150-passengers at 25 knots. Ferry departs from Juneau (Auke Bay Public Boat Harbor) to Glacier Bay (NPS Dock in Bartlett Cove). The trip will include a four-hour whale and wildlife watching tour on the way. The early-evening service from Glacier Bay returning to Juneau will run as a more direct, three-hour ferry. En route to Glacier Bay, passengers will have the opportunity to observe & photograph a variety of wildlife.  An onboard naturalist will interpret the natural history, native culture and frontier life-styles of the region. A light meal service and a variety of snacks and beverages are available for purchase aboard ship. Coffee, tea and cocoa are free of charge. Comfortable seating for all passengers, an abundance of open deck and rail spaces for panoramic viewing. Complimentary day-use binoculars. Spacious and clean restrooms. 1-888-289-0081, 907-789-0081

Alaskan Brewing Company became the 67th operating brewery in the United States in 1986 and the only one in Alaska. Since that time their products have brought home more than 25 major medals and awards, including “Best Beer in the Nation” in the 1988 Great American Beer Festival Consumer Preference Poll. Since then they have continued on with the simple philosophy of making the best beer in the Nation. They can be found at 5429 Shaune Drive. Public bus service is available. Check with the Visitor Center for a map. 907-780-5866

Capital Cabs—It is said that if you want to find out the best things to do when you are in a new place, ask a cabdriver and Juneau is no exception. Capital Cabs offers an alternative to the pre-booked package tours and can design a tour around your specific needs and wants. Call them to get the tour you truly deserve. 907 586 2772

Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure, 7600 Glacier Highway; 907-790-3377. Over fifty acres of Southeast Alaska’s lush rainforest offering landscaping, floral design, and scenic vistas. Easy accessible pathways lead you to ponds, bubbling waterfalls, and exquisitely designed gardens with spectacular views of the Mendenhall Valley and its pristine surroundings. Enjoy this guided tour from the comfort of the deluxe covered golf carts. Be sure to check out the Garden Gift Shop and Wild Berry Cafe in the atrium.

Historic Juneau Gold Mine Tour—Relive Juneau’s mining heritage on a unique visit to what was once the world’s largest gold producing mill. Constructed in 1913, the Alaska Gastineau Mill was a revolutionary plant that introduced new technologies to the mining industry. Following a short ride to the site of the mill ruins, you will make your way through the rain forest and up Mount Roberts. At a display of old equipment, your guide will explain the different mining methods used here. After donning hard hats you will proceed along a boardwalk into a 360-foot long tunnel. Inside, experienced miners demonstrate hard rock mining techniques and give you a feel for the mining lifestyle. Returning to the mill site, where after a brief demonstration, you may pan for gold from the tailings of the mine. Pay dirt is guaranteed and you keep what you find. Wander among the many displays, the ruins and the gift shop. Your driver will explain the mining industry’s current role in Juneau as you return to town. Dress warmly for underground portion of tour. Duration: Approximately 3 ¼ hours. 907-463-3900

Juneau Tour Center at 76 Egan Drive books glacier adventures. The adventures include Tracy Arm, Glacier Bay and heli-glacier rides over the Juneau Ice Field. You may also book whale watching and city tours. Call 800 820 2628 or 907 586 8687

Mount Roberts Tramway Your adventure begins in downtown Juneau where you board a tramcar adorned in colorful Tlingit artwork for an exhilarating ride through the Southeast Alaska rainforest to the 1800 foot level of Mount Roberts. Upon reaching the top you’ll find the Mountain House nestled among towering Sitka Spruce trees on the edge of the grasses and wildflowers of the sub alpine. Visit Raven Eagle Gifts where Native artists are often featured working on wood, fossilized ivory or silver, making dolls, sewing garments, beading or creating large totem poles out of cedar logs. Enjoy lunch or dinner at the Timberline Bar & Grill offering locally brewed beers and an all you can eat crab feed (in season). Scenic hiking trails begin at the Nature Center where you may acquire your map and information about the extensive trail system. Learn about the complex Tlingit way-of-life through the award winning film Seeing Daylight, free every half hour in the Chilkat Theater. 888 461 TRAM Alaska Native owned and operated.

NorthStar Trekking—While in Juneau plan on joining us for an exciting trip to see the glaciers of the Juneau Ice field. NorthStar specializes in small groups, personalized service and in giving guests the proper gear and instruction to spend more time on the glaciers. No experience is necessary for your glacier exploration and NorthStar will provide all of the outerwear and mountaineering tools that are best suited for the tour you choose. NorthStar offers a variety of glacier trekking experiences to suit your time frame, physical abilities and budget. 907-790-4530

Orca Eco Tours welcomes you aboard our custom built jet boat to enjoy and experience the whales and other wildlife that are encountered on this VIP tour. Capt. Larry Dupler and an onboard naturalist will entertain you with stories and knowledge that comes from over 25 years of experience with whales and other wildlife in the Juneau area. This is Southeast Alaska’s most recommended whale watching tour, and was rated in 2005 as one of the top ten whale watch tours in the world. Don’t forget to bring your camera. Roundtrip transportation to the boat from hotel or cruise ship is included. They have several tours daily and the whale sightings are guaranteed. 495 South Franklin Street, across from the Tram. Toll free 1-888-733-ORCA (6722) or 907-789 6801.

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Glacier Bay Lodge, 60 air miles west of Juneau in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, is the only overnight accommodation within the Park. 1-888-229-8687, 907-276-7234

Alaska State Museum—395 Whittier St. 907-465-2901. Open daily 8:30 - 5:30.

Alaska State Capitol—On 4th St. between Main & Seward St.  Housed here are both legislative chambers and the Governor's office. The four  giant pillars fronting the building are constructed of Alaskan marble. Across from the Capitol is the Court building. Free tours of Capital during summer.

Chichagof Island has the second largest brown bear population in Southeast. No cars; bike trail. Historic watering place for Soapy Smith’s gang.  Limited accommodations. Accessed by  small commuter airlines from Juneau and the Alaska Marine Highway Ferry System, which stops at the town of Hoonah.

Chief Kowee Plaque— Irwin St. & Glacier Ave. This friendly chief of the Auke Tribe is reputed to have helped Juneau and Harris find gold. Kowee died in an epidemic and was cremated here according to Tlingit Indian custom.

Douglas, Alaska—connected to Juneau by a 1564-foot steel bridge across Gastineau Channel, supports a sprawling residential area. 
Douglas has only its “Glory Hole” left to tell visitors that here once flourished the Treadwell Mine, which yielded $66 million in gold-bearing ore during a 36-year period until it was destroyed by fire and cave-ins in 1917.

Federal Building—Glacier Ave. & 9th St. Bureau of Indian affairs native crafts exhibit can be seen in the main lobby. Open 8-5 weekdays.  Main post office is on the main floor.

Forest Service hiking trails—Trail of the Glacier (1/2-mile), visitor center, Mendenhall Glacier, self-guided nature trail. Moraine Ecology Trail (1 1/2 miles), nature trail crosses salmon spawning stream and other glacial features, visitor center parking lot, Mendenhall Glacier. East Glacier Trail (3 miles), visitor center, Mendenhall Glacier. 

Gold Creek—Early-day prospectors Joe Juneau and Dick Harris discovered dime-to-the-pan gold in this creek. Today the creek has the less colorful  distinction of providing water for the city.

Governor's Mansion—Calhoun Avenue. The elegant colonial-style  mansion was constructed and furnished in 1910 at a cost of $40,000. The totem  pole on the grounds was carved by Tlingit Indians as a gift for the Governor in 1940. There are no regularly scheduled tours.

Graves of Joe Juneau and Dick Harris—Irwin St. Both men discovered and mined gold claims here. Juneau moved on to the Klondike and died there.  His remains were moved here in 1903. Harris lost his claims through court  litigation. He died in Oregon and his remains were brought here in 1907.

Harris & Juneau Monument—Glacier Ave. near Gold Creek. Richard Harris and Joe Juneau, the pioneer gold discoverers, camped in this spot, and their subsequent discovery of gold led to the founding of Juneau in 1880.

Juneau-Douglas City Museum—Main & 4th, 907-586-3572. Focuses on Juneau's mining history and has some excellent displays. The "Four-Story" Totem Pole, carved in 1940, is located in front of the City Museum.
www.juneau.org/parksrec/museum

Juneau Memorial Library—4th floor, Marine Park, parking garage. A wall mural by Rie Munoz, a local artist, depicts famous Haines Chilkat Dancers in ceremonial costume. Open daily.

Macaulay Salmon Hatchery—The $10 million hatchery is a major producer of salmon for Southeast Alaska. Learn first hand about Alaska’s salmon and observe over 100 species of marine life indigenous to Southeast Alaska in the largest aquarium in the state. Three miles North of downtown Juneau. 2697 Channel Drive. 907-463-4810

Mendenhall Glacier—This world-famous glacier, 13 miles northwest of Juneau, is one of the most photographed attractions in Alaska. The Forest Service Visitor Center at the glacier features daily interpretive talks and information, video programs, nature walks and trail hikes. Visitor center summer hours are 8 to 6 daily. 907-789-0097.

Red Dog Saloon—This famous Alaska Saloon with its swinging doors,  sawdust floors, artifacts and antiques attracts thousands of Juneau visitors and local citizens.

St. Nicholas Orthodox Church — On 5th St. between Franklin & Gold St. Constructed in 1894, this octagonally-shaped building is the oldest original Russian church in Southeast Alaska. An exhibit of Russian icons, vestments and old liturgical books can be seen during summer months.

State Office Building—This sprawling, multi-story complex houses  several of the state agencies in Juneau. The eighth floor grand court features  a restored 1928 Kimball theater organ.The 8th floor plaza opens onto an outdoor  balcony which affords a panoramic view of Juneau, Douglas and the Gastineau Channel. Nearby stands a century-old totem pole—the Old Witch Totem—that was originally erected in the village of Sukwan.

Tenakee Springs developed as a winter retreat for fishermen and prospectors. The hot sulphur springs with temperatures ranging from 106 to 108 degrees still provide a vacation and retirement retreat for many Southeasterners.

U.S. Forest Service Cabins are scattered throughout the area including Admiralty Island. Most cabins are 30 - 50 flight minutes away, with the exception of 5 hike-in cabins off Juneau's Road System. For cabin reservations call 877-444-6777, National Recreation Reservation Service.

Wickersham State Historic Site—213 7th Street. Home of James  Wickersham, a federal judge and Alaska's territorial delegate to Congress  for 7 terms. He first introduced the idea of statehood for Alaska, to Congress,  in 1917.

Fishing
Saltwater fishing is best in the Juneau area from May through September.  Although five species of salmon are native to local waters, the king, coho and pinks are most commonly caught by sports fishermen. Halibut weighing over  a 100 pounds are also caught and shellfish, such as dungeness crab, are plentiful.

Juneau's Golden North Salmon Derby, is held annually in August. This is one  of Alaska's largest king salmon fishing events.