Juneau is a very walkable city. Most cruise ships dock right in downtown, and visitors can leave the ship and walk all throughout downtown, shopping and exploring.
Can you visit Mendenhall Glacier on your own?
While many people go to Mendenhall Glacier with a tour group or on a shore excursion, you can also get to the glacier on your own. You can take a taxi from Juneau, drive to the glacier with a rental car, or take the city bus to Glacier Spur Road and walk the rest of the way (1.5 miles).
What is there to do in Juneau for a few hours?
The Best Things to Do in Juneau
- Mendenhall Glacier | Glacier views, trails, waterfall, visitor center, rafting/kayaking. …
- Whale Watching | Jet boat ride, onboard naturalist, whales, seabirds. …
- Mount Juneau and Mount Roberts | Mountain views, nature trail, tram.
Can you walk in Juneau?
How long is the tram ride in Juneau?
five-minutePanoramic PerspectiveThe experience begins with a five-minute ride from the cruise ship pier to the 1,800-foot level of Mount Roberts as the Chilkat Mountains, the Gastineau Channel, downtown Juneau, Douglas Island and the highest peaks on Admiralty Island spread out before you.
What is the nicest town in Alaska?
13 Best Towns to Visit in Alaska
- Seward. Downtown Seward. …
- Icy Strait Point. Icy Strait Point. …
- Ketchikan. Creek Street, Ketchikan. …
- Skagway. Skagway Historic District. …
- Fairbanks. Fairbanks. …
- Girdwood. Girdwood. …
- Juneau. Juneau. …
- Anchorage. Anchorage.
What’s the prettiest part of Alaska?
- One of the most beautiful places in Alaska: Denali National Park and Preserve.
- Witness awe-inspiring icebergs at Glacier Bay National Park.
- Take a road trip along the Alaska Highway.
- Catch once-in-a-lifetime views at Katmai National Park and Preserve.
- Encounter the tundra of the Arctic Coast.