Juneau

North America's most-visited glacier — a 13-mile river of ice descending from the Juneau Icefield. The visitor centre explains glacial science; the easy trail leads to the stunning ice face and turquoise meltwater lake.

A 1,800-foot aerial tram lifts you from downtown to the treeline in minutes. The summit offers sweeping views over the Inside Passage, plus a nature centre, bald eagle exhibit, and self-guided trails.

Alaska's premier state museum with world-class collections spanning 10,000 years — from Tlingit clan regalia and Russian colonial artefacts to Gold Rush-era photographs and contemporary Alaska Native art.

A 50-acre temperate rainforest garden built around the aftermath of a massive mudslide. Guided golf-cart tours wind through lush native vegetation, waterfalls, and the famous 'flower towers' — inverted tree root planters.

A beloved waterfront institution in a converted aircraft hangar on Juneau's historic dock. Great Alaska craft beers on tap and hearty portions of locally caught halibut, salmon, and crab.

A legendary open-air shack serving Alaskan king crab legs, bisque, and crab cakes just steps from the cruise dock. No frills, pure freshness — the line moves fast and it's worth every penny.

Juneau's most acclaimed restaurant, offering Pacific Northwest and Alaska-inspired cuisine in a warm, unhurried setting. Known for creative use of local salmon, halibut, and wild-foraged ingredients.

A cosy downtown bistro popular with locals for hearty breakfasts and lunches. Excellent coffee, fresh pastries, and creative egg dishes — a good base before heading out to the glacier.

A proper independent espresso bar hidden inside the Senate Building — the best coffee in downtown Juneau and a favourite of local government workers and regulars.

Juneau's award-winning craft distillery producing spirits from Alaskan botanicals including spruce, fireweed, and devil's club. The tasting room pours exceptional local gins, whiskeys, and vodkas.

A genuine piece of Alaskan history: a frontier saloon operating since 1913 with original fittings, live music, and a cast of Juneau regulars ranging from fishermen to state legislators.

Juneau's waters are among the world's best for humpback whale watching, with near-guaranteed sightings year-round. Tours typically encounter 5–15 whales, plus Steller sea lions, harbour seals, and bald eagles.

A demanding but spectacular self-guided hike to the 3,819-foot summit of Mt Roberts, towering over downtown Juneau. Old-growth spruce forest gives way to alpine meadows carpeted with wildflowers in summer.

A 3-mile round-trip historic trail through Gold Rush-era mining country along Gold Creek, ending at the ruins of the Alaska Juneau Gold Mine. Magnificent rainforest scenery with waterfalls throughout.

A full-day wilderness cruise 50 miles southeast of Juneau into one of Alaska's most dramatic fjords. Navigate through icebergs past cascading waterfalls to the twin Sawyer Glaciers — a truly awe-inspiring Alaskan experience.