What is there to do in Juneau this weekend?

12 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions & Things to Do in Juneau

Experience Mendenhall Glacier.
Charter a Ride to Tracy Arm Fjord.
Experience Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure.
Glacier Bay National Park.
Ascend to a Great View on the Mount Roberts Tramway.
Whale Watch off the Coast.
Get Hands-On at the Macaulay Salmon Hatchery.

Is Juneau worth visiting?

Juneau is definitely worth a visit and if you are not planning on returning to Alaska, combining Juneau with Anchorage, Denali and Seward could be a good use of your time.

What is Juneau best known for?

Juneau is home to 280 species of birds, brown and black bears, five species of salmon, and whales (primarily humpback and orca). Although you may not see them all on your next Alaskan cruise, Juneau is well known for its incredible wildlife — both on land and by sea. Juneau is popular.

What time is the Juneau parade?

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At noon, the Juneau parade will step along a downtown route. This year’s parade theme is “Building Bridges Across the Last Frontier.” Organizers expect floats, musical groups, vehicles, civic organizations, animals and military groups to participate.

Can you see Northern Lights in Juneau?

We rarely get to see the northern lights in Juneau, Alaska (it’s cloudy almost all the time), but they came out over the Mendenhall Glacier last night.

How many days do you need in Juneau?

Minimum Stay. 1 day/2 nights, to hit the highlights of downtown Juneau and Mendenhall Glacier. Keep in mind that if you are traveling via cruise ship, many only allow a half-day to explore Juneau.

Is Juneau expensive?

Juneau, Alaska Alaskan cities are generally more expensive than other U.S. cities. The costs associated with housing, utilities and health care are 40-100% higher than the national average, and transportation and grocery items are 25% higher than in other major cities.

Is Juneau walkable?

Partly due to its geography—it’s surrounded by mountains and water—Juneau is a compact city. So it’s more walkable than most.

Do you need a car in Juneau?

Juneau is incredibly spread out, so if you’re staying outside downtown, you’ll need a car (or a serious appetite for hiking).

Can you go to 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 are the events in Juneau, Alaska?

Come celebrate with the locals. For extensive month-by-month listings, check out the Calendar of Events.

What do you need to know about Juneau, Alaska?

Learn about events happening in and around Juneau! We partner with the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council to offer the most complete events calendar in Juneau. Local arts and cultural organizations are invited to submit events to the JACC calendar. Have an event you would like to share on the air?

What to do in Juneau in the winter?

In the winter months, watch as fireworks light up the sky at Eaglecrest Ski Area or prepare to be dazzled by a swirl of costumes at Wearable Arts. No matter the season, Juneau is your Alaskan event hub.