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1. Nugget Falls ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Nugget Falls
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2. Goldbelt Tram ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Goldbelt Tram
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3. Juneau-Douglas City Museum

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Juneau-Douglas City Museum
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4. Jenson-Olsen Arboretum

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Jenson-Olsen Arboretum
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5. Harv and Marv's Outback Alaska

Harv and Marv's Outback Alaska
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6. Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure

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Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure
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7. Alaskan Brewery Company

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Alaskan Brewery Company
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8. Gastineau Guiding Company

Gastineau Guiding Company
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9. DIPAC Macaulay Salmon Hatchery

DIPAC Macaulay Salmon Hatchery
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10. Coastal Helicopters

Coastal Helicopters
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11. Sealaska Heritage Institute

Sealaska Heritage Institute
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12. Adventure Bound Alaska

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Adventure Bound Alaska
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13. Above & Beyond Alaska

Above & Beyond Alaska
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14. Eagle Beach State Recreation Area

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Eagle Beach State Recreation Area
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15. Alaska State Museum

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Alaska State Museum
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16. Wings Airways & the Taku Glacier Lodge

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Wings Airways & the Taku Glacier Lodge
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17. Shrine of St. Therese

Shrine of St. Therese
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18. Eaglecrest Ski Area

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Eaglecrest Ski Area
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19. Hangar on the Wharf

Hangar on the Wharf
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20. Wickersham State Historic Site

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Wickersham State Historic Site
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21. The Rookery Cafe

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The Rookery Cafe
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22. AJ Mine Gastineau Mill Tour

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AJ Mine Gastineau Mill Tour
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23. The Statue of Patsy Ann

The Statue of Patsy Ann
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24. The State Capitol Building

The State Capitol Building
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

A popular cruise ship port and top destination for adventure travelers, Juneau boasts over 250 miles of hiking trails along with beaches, romantic sunsets, glaciers, and streams full of salmon. Visitors can enjoy gourmet coffee, some of the freshest seafood in the country, and local craft beer followed by a free pipe organ concert or historic walking tour. Only two hours non-stop from Seattle, getting to Juneau is fairly straightforward. Best things to do in Juneau include seeing the spectacular Nugget Falls, Mount Roberts Tramway and the Sealaska Heritage Institute.

Juneau events:
- Alaska Folk Festival - April 7-13, 2025
- Juneau Jazz & Classics Festival - Feb 5-8, 2025
- Juneau Maritime Festival - May 4-5, 2025
- Capital Brewfest - September 28, 2024
- Juneau 4th of July Parade - Every 4th of July
- Golden North Salmon Derby - Every August

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