If you are in Juneau on a cruise or even otherwise make sure to make a pit stop here. It's walking…read moredistance from the cruise port and kids will love it. The fountains spout water around the life sized bronze whale and even from inside it every few minutes, so make sure to wait around incase you arrive when the fountains are not open. There are some totem poles around the small park surrounding the whale as well.

Great little walk from downtown. Walk the pier and see the wildlife…read more We enjoyed walking ang seeing the sights. I love seeing native culture.

On our first trip to Alaska, we did not have the chance to go to Mendenhall Glacier or see Nugget…read morefalls. This time, we booked an excursion that not only went here, but to a hatchery and glacier gardens. This was our last stop on our excursion and our allotted time here was extremely limited. We did the 1 mile hike to the falls, speed walking the entire way. The trail was mostly flat and people of all ages could easily walk it. We also were able to do another short hike to a photo point where you can see both Mendenhall glacier and Nugget falls. If you're on a cruise, and want to have several experiences at one port, I recommend booking a combo tour such as this. The only downside is the time constraints.

We arrived by cruise boat, we took the public bus which dropped us off about 1 mile from the…read moreentrance to the Visitors Center. The walk has a paved sidewalk and we felt safe. Due to the delayed arrival of out cruise boat, the Visitors Center was closed by the time we arrived but we were still able to make the most of our adventure. We took the 2 mile round trip path to see Nugget Falls. The path, though muddy was mostly flat. The base of the falls was sandy, but you can get fairly close the falls and the water. Not the best view of the glacier from here. On our return, we took the 0.3 mile path to Picture Point to better view the glacier. There were bathrooms available but once the sun sets, it gets dark quick. We waited at the share ride pick up spot for our Lyft to take us back. Uber is not available here

What a beautiful and inviting trail. I had originally found this trail through the mossy and lush…read moreimages on Pinterest. It's as beautiful in person as it is online. Note that this is a flat and easy trail with about 50 percent of it being boardwalk and the other half being stone. The trail starts at the end of Evergreen Street (close to the crossing of Pine). If you so choose, you can hop off the trail and weave your way back to downtown. Along the trail you'll see snowcapped mountains, waterfalls, a river and lush rainforest-like surroundings. Ah! Breath in the fresh Alaskan air! Free entertainment! This was definitely one of the highlights during our time in Juneau.

The trail was relatively short as trails goes, with man made walkways as well as some which may be…read moreuneven, rocky, even slippery wet. Hiking boots are always recommended even though it sometimes may not be needed. Other times cleats for stability are necessary when ice and snow are present. Always bring warm clothing be be prepared to layer off as needed, and drinking water. Better to have another to hike along for company and safety in case something may happen so the other may go find aid/help.

If you have limited time in Juneau, the Tram up Mouth Roberts is eye opening…read more The tram ride is slow enough to enjoy. No ear popping, it can be a little crowded, but the cool thing is your ticket is good all day and you can run up and down until the end of the day. Military discount is small, but if you have a good size group, it's worth it. There are a couple of amenities at the top. A a small cafe, a gift shop, a little auditorium that plays a movie about the history of the tram. We got up to the top. We went hiking on the small trail, but if you have it in your...you can hike up to Browns Cross and get an even better view of Juneau and the surrounding areas. And one ticket will allow you to do it early and then again later? Wow. The staff are friendly and keep things in order. They get you up pretty quickly. We had a good time, and I can see why it's a must do on Juneau lists. Recommend.

I'm guessing our experience was better than others. The cost was much less because we booked it…read morethrough NCL. There's a $50 credit per tour that applies to the first guest through the "More at Sea" package. You'll also get Latitude Reward discounts depending on your tier. It somehow ended up costing less than $20 for both of us. It's also an all day pass, so you can go up & down as many times as you want. We were one of the first in line that morning. There were only 8 people in front of us. We watched as they were taking the staff up to the shop & resraurants. Before long, it was our turn. The tram was pretty packed with lots of standing room and very few seats. I chose to be on the outer edge with a great view. The climb is steep, and you do go straight up like an elevator for that last push to the top. To be honest, I've been on much higher gondolas (to the top of the Zugspitze near Garmisch). The Goldbelt Tram was an easy ride compared to that. I did like the commentary along the way. It was nice to hear fun facts & history as you're taking in the view of the channel and forest below. There is a gift shop, restaurant, bar, and theater as you get to the top. We opted to take on the Alpine Loop Trail early. We also made sure to stop at the Chilkat Theater to view the "Seeing Daylight" documentary. Don't miss that viewing. It's part of the whole experience. It really puts everything into perspective about the land and its people (Tlinget) who have lived here for centuries. You'll see an ongoing theme as you explore other Alaskan towns. It really ties it all together. We didn't get to try the restaurants. We thought it best to explore Downtown Juneau and the waterfront instead. It was a good decision. It was all very memorable! I'd love to do it all again.

Done this trail a couple times. Very obvious path and well maintained. Most of the hike is covered…read moreby trees and you get little teases of sunlight/water views through the trees along the way. The hike up the neighborhood streets to get to the trailhead feels harder than the hike itself clocked in at just over an hour, 1.65 mi, ~1400' elevation gain.

After taking the tram up , my friends had mentioned this had a trail , we did come prepared so we…read moremight as well take a crack at it! Not sure how long or big this trail is we took it up to the cross on top the way up was nice , smooth not too crazy with the climbs. Trail is decent, this time it was a bit muddy but over all not bad. Best part of course are the amazing views, we were lucky to have a decent day yes it was cloudy & did sprinkle a bit but it also cleared up & the views once that fog moves over were very nice. Got to see some wildlife as well , this was a good way to spend a few hours, taking the tram up, nice little hike & then back down on the tram.

Even though I got stuck in the middle of a zip line, between our zip line adventure and our visit…read moreto the sled dog musher's camp in the same day, it was hard to imagine a more perfect day in Alaska. The trip here started with a motor boat trip past pretty pretty scenery (see the picture I uploaded of a stream trickling down the mountain) to an abandoned gold mine. So far it's sounding like a Scooby Doo episode, but sadly there's no Ghost of Yukon Joe scaring off young whippersnappers from stealin' his claim. From there you're driven in an ATV up the steepest incline ever (30 degrees?) to the zip lines. This was our first time ever zip lining and I was afraid I'd be afraid, but I felt very calm the entire time and very safe, and was more interested in looking around while in the air. We considered zip lining on our honeymoon in Thailand - I'm sure the place in Thailand was insured, right? - but we decided to do it in the States instead so we wouldn't die. Our two guides carefully showed us everything we needed to know and then we were off, flying through the rainforests. We were told some segments took 30 seconds to zip across. I'm not sure if that's an exaggeration or if time felt like it passed faster while we were doing it. The highest segment was 180 feet off the ground. So yeah, I did get stuck in the middle of one of the lines. My glove got caught in the mechanism at the top of the zip line. Thankfully I wasn't scared - I just thought it was funny - and one of the guides rescued me. Our group of 8 - 6 strangers and ourselves - was pretty awesome. It even felt like the instructors wanted to hang with us, like we were the coolest group ever. The instructors warned us about banging into each other since we're all attached to the same lines, and after that there were a lot of banging jokes. It was noted that if you don't move your hand away in time after zipping down one of the lines you could get "finger banged." Our guides were really fun and one (Tyler?) would punctuate sentences by suddenly flying off down a zip line. If you thought smashing a phone down was a good way to punctuate a sentence, you've never seen someone suddenly fly away. You can bring your camera (hence all my photos attached to this Yelp review). You can also have one of the guides shoot a video for you of what it's like to zip down one of the lines. At the end of the zip lines there's a really high suspension bridge that makes for great photo ops, and then you get to repel down from the platform. When it was all over we were given medals and a snack. We felt like contestants on The Amazing Race for the afternoon.

This was soooo much fun!! It was a rainy, cold day in…read moreJuneau, but I really feel like that made the experience even more memorable. Maggie and Riley were great guides through the course and encouraged anyone that was feeling a little scared. I mean, you're hundreds of feet up trees with a cable holding you! The excursion started with a a boat ride to the beach and then you take a short walk to the base camp to get all geared up and ready to go! After that, you take a ride in a Mercedes 4x4 truck, up the mountain not before you take a group photo, though : and from there you take a slightly steep short hike up the mountain to arrive at your 1st practice zipline. After you get the practice line out of the way, it's all awesomeness that follows! The views are amazing and the thrill of zipping on a 180ft line at 35mph is indescribable! Oh, and the suspension bridges are pretty awesome too...although they were the scariest part for me lol. My husband and 14 y/o daughter also did the excursion and loved it as well. We'd do it again and you won't regret taking a few hours out of your day to have this once in a lifetime experience! P.S. You even get a nice medal at the end of the tour to prove you "survived"! :) Great touch!

Really great people…read more Highly recommend if you want to zip around Juneau. Mario was super helpful and really awesome in booking my ride. Went totally above and beyond for this dude from Texas up with the family on a cruise.

They have two locations: one by the cruise docks (rentals) and one by the bridge to Douglas…read more(everything else). This is the rentals location. Make sure you go to the right location (they're within walking distance) as their operating hours differ! I rented a bike as an independent traveler for some easy 40 mile rides just to see the sights. Price for renting was fair in my opinion. Check in and check out was a simple process. The bikes aren't super fancy but they do the job. The one I got wasn't in great shape (indexing on the rear derailleur was pretty off) but it wasn't the worst either. The employee at the rental joint was friendly and helpful but maybe not the most competent. This shop has a monopoly in town so you get what you get. That said, overall I was happy with my experience and I'd definitely rent here again if I came back to Juneau, just be prepared for what you may encounter.

Very small park that is close to the cruise port in Juneau. There is a small covered area and a few…read morebenches. It is located near the end of downtown Juneau.

Small park very close to the cruise port and close to downtown Juneau. There are a few benches…read morethat have a really cool feature I have not seen before: you can tilt the bench back so you can sit with back support in either direction. There are also info signs where you can read about the history of Juneau.

This trail is awesome! It's worth the tram ride up for the beautiful views and the sounds & sights…read moreof nature. It's so peaceful!! We arrived at opening time (between 6:45 and 7:00 am). It was a beautiful morning! We immediately headed to the loop trail. We appeared to be the only ones there for at least an hour as we walked to various observation decks. We made it to the 3rd one before deciding not to make the climb up to Father Brown's Cross. I think we could have done it, but the trail started getting a bit more rugged as it made that turn upward. I could see the cross, but as I was saying earlier... we were the only ones up in that wilderness. I was concerned about what we may find. Lol! The views at each observation deck were stunning. The air is so fresh up there. We saw all kinds of birds flying around. I did see a family of Robins. I'd never seen one before, and they are bigger than I thought. Of course, there was the occasional Bald Eagle sighting. They are all over Alaska in their natural habitat. There are trails for all different hiking levels. I did see a sign for a trail that leads you down the mountain to Basin Road. So, you don't necessarily have to take the tram to get there. It advises that you wear hiking boots and bring plenty of water because it's a difficult trail. There were many obstacles along the loop trail such as large tree roots and very high stairs that were built in to get you through the steeper parts. There are some beautifully carved totem polls as well, and signs warning of poisonous plants. It's a great family adventure. I learned a lot along the way. It's a must for anyone who loves nature.

This trail is located at the top of Mount Roberts Trail or the Mount Roberts Tramway, a relatively…read moreshort trail, but moderate effort, wear good hiking boots, bring drinking water, rain jacket or rain wear. Nice view once you reach the cross and above the cross.

Highly recommend going with Captain Larry. We went on the Odysea (purple boat) and the waters were…read morequite calm. We saw about 5 humpback whales and stayed out there for about 2 hours. You will need to book with their via their website since they don't work directly with any of the cruise ships -- but their office is very close to the pier where the cruise ships dock at.

If you are on a cruise and want to go whale watching, this is the place to go. We had an awesome…read moreday out with Captain Larry and his crew. They were very knowledgeable and passionate about whales. We saw a family of Killer Whales and a couple of Humpbacks. There were 13 people on our boat. When we looked at the RC boats, they had what looked like 100 people on each boat! Great experience. Thank you for making our trip to Juneau memorable! TAILS UP!