Located by the Juneau cruise terminal, the Goldbelt Tram offers a ride up Mt Robert's, providing…read moreviews of Juneau, Gastineau Channel (& the cruise ships) and Douglas Island. The line goes fast and the employees running the trams are efficient. The ride itself is short, approximately 3 minutes, so the $50 price tag will seem a bit steep. We walked some of the trails and got in ~2 hilly miles. The views were great and there were many wildflowers to look at while resting. A local artist was set up carving a totem outside the gift shop and was incredibly friendly, offering guests an opportunity to carve a bit and take photos. Kids really seemed to like this and he was great with interested families. We did not visit the cafe. I would have liked to have purchased my ticket earlier and done another trip up to walk off dinner-that ticket is good all day-and would recommend this if you have time.

TLDR: Fun activity, not worth the price…read more The tram is a pretty popular activity in Juneau. While you do go up really high and you really won't get a view like this any other way- I personally don't feel like it's worth it for the price. They pack the tram pretty full (which hey, they have to with how many people are in line!), which makes it tough to really enjoy the view as you're going up. There are some trails and a restaurant and a gift shop at the top. The ticket does include unlimited rides on the tram, but the lines to get on the tram both on the top and the bottom would make it pretty tedious to go on more than once.

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.

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.

It's a lovely waterfall with a great view of mendenhall glacier…read more This is a must see if you're in Juneau. It's a short ~30 stroll from mendenhall glacier visitor center. The path there was mostly flat and is a pretty easy hike for inexperienced hikers. It can get crowded on days the cruise ships dock, but it's a must see

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.

An excellent museum, particularly impressive collection of native Alaskan art and artifacts.read more

Is your cruise ship docked in Juneau and it's a gray, cold, rainy day (very possible!)? A trip to…read morethe Alaska State Museum is a great way to spend some time and get out of the elements! That's the exact weather we were faced with and we found the museum about a 15 minute walk from the port. This was the largest museum we encountered on our Alaska cruise and one of the best. Lovely displays of native art and key moments of Alaska history. Nice lockers for all your cold weather/rain gear as well! Definitely worth a visit.

Cool little museum that appears to be family run. Emery for adults in $5 and we're not charged for…read morean 11 year old. Takes about 15 minutes to get through the museum. Best part was purchasing a plastic gold pan kit for $8 and then actually panning and finding gold flakes in the river below. Tip: Take taxi / ride share up to the mine and then walk back to town about 30 minutes, it's beautiful.

Fun adventure! Nice place to get a piece of history!! Great staff and neat sites to see!read more

What a FANTASTIC outdoor bar!…read more We were on an RC cruise and had a couple of hours before having to get back on the Ovation, and the sight of this unique venue drew us in. Had some great drinks (and shots!) served by a wonderful bartender - I don't remember her name, but in telling us about her story, she grew up in Juneau, traveled around the country (I do remember her mentioning being in Philadelphia), and then found herself back in Juneau and at the Griz. Also met some great people at the bar - a family from Maryland who was also on the cruise and a couple from Seattle on vacation - chance meetings that added a memorable flavor to the overall experience of the Griz and Juneau. Stopping here was definitely a superb way of topping off our day and our experience in Juneau!

I love this place. It's right on the main drag but seating areas are full of fun. Nice lights…read moreupscale seating, an upper deck with unrivaled people watching. Sadly, they only had Pinot Grigio and Sau Blanc for whites. Essentially the same thing bi went with the Sau. The lesser of two evils. Still worth it

Great distillery in downtown Juneau. I'm normally not a gin fan, but Amalga charged me. Their…read morecocktails are awesome. If you happen to get lucky, pick up a bottle of their whiskey or smoked peated whiskey when they make a batch!

Very cool atmosphere in this place. Lots of pre.ade cocktails but you could not tell. Drinks were…read moreamazing! Service at its best!

What a fun and amazing day. My group absolutely love Unplugged Adventures Jeep ride. The iPad…read moredirections, narrative and stories were super interesting. This was our 6th time to visit Juneau and driving out to all the beautiful locations was a highlight of our cruise. The folks at UA were so helpful and accommodating. One of our party left her prescription sunglasses and they tracked us down to return them. I give them 5 out of 5 stars! Thanks UA. You're the best!

Accommodating, awesome, adventurous! Thank you Unplugged guys for an outstanding, one-of-a-kind…read moreJeep adventure around the jewel of Juneau and North Douglas island. Great stops and narration along the way. If in Juneau, go Unplugged!

Juneau, you little overachiever. What a great town! If…read moreyou're looking for shopping, food, drinks, or just a reason to wander with a cocktail in hand -- Juneau delivers. From souvenir shops to boutique finds, there was no shortage of ways to swipe a credit card and justify it as "supporting the local economy." The bar scene? Poppin'. Whether you wanted a laid-back pint or to eavesdrop on someone's bad decisions over whiskey, options were plenty. Add in the food -- restaurants, outdoor vendors, and that one spot that smelled too good to walk past -- and this place had a vibe. Compared to Skagway, Juneau felt like the fun cousin who travels, drinks craft beer, and knows all the best street food spots. We loved it.

You know, Juneau is a beautiful little city! And on the day I was there, the population was…read moredoubled for a few hours due to all of the cruise ships stopping. So ignore that bit of goofiness for a moment. This is a beautiful city sprawled along the foot of the glacier carved rocky shores. Yes, it relies on those big boatloads of tourists, as those tourists spend money and the locals hire temporary seasonal help who also spend money. Other tourists fly into here or take the ferries. The city does have areas to help separate money from tourists, but it is also built to please the residents. It is very pleasing and very beautiful! It doesn't have harsh winters like some deeper in Alaska. The climate is not that bad. You likely won't get your tan deepened, but you can fill your eyes with gorgeous sights of eagles (lots of them), leaping salmon, whales, maybe a few bears, snow capped mountain tops, relaxing scenery and a LOT of trees!