Quick Summary:
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Why is Juneau a popular travel destination?
- A popular cruise ship port and a top destination for adventure travelers, Juneau boasts over 250 miles of hiking trails along with beaches, romantic sunsets, glaciers, and streams full of salmon.
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What food and drink options can visitors enjoy in Juneau?
- 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 a historic walking tour.
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How easy is it to travel to Juneau?
- Only two hours non-stop from Seattle, getting to Juneau is fairly straightforward.
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What are the best things to do in Juneau?
- Top attractions in Juneau include the spectacular Nugget Falls, the Mount Roberts Tramway, and the Sealaska Heritage Institute.
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Nugget Falls
Goldbelt Tram
Juneau-Douglas City Museum
Jenson-Olsen Arboretum
Harv and Marv's Outback Alaska
Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure
Alaskan Brewery Company
Gastineau Guiding Company
DIPAC Macaulay Salmon Hatchery
Coastal Helicopters
Sealaska Heritage Institute
Adventure Bound Alaska
Above & Beyond Alaska
Eagle Beach State Recreation Area
Alaska State Museum
Wings Airways & the Taku Glacier Lodge
Shrine of St. Therese
Eaglecrest Ski Area
Hangar on the Wharf
Wickersham State Historic Site
The Rookery Cafe
AJ Mine Gastineau Mill Tour
The Statue of Patsy Ann
The State Capitol Building
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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