Welcome to Juneau
Local drinks
Our friends started Amalga Distillery a few years back, and it has quickly become a hot spot! Stop by for a delicious gin drink, and pick up a bottle to bring home. They typically have a non-alcoholic beverage on tap as well.
35 locals recommend
Amalga Distillery
134 N Franklin StOur friends started Amalga Distillery a few years back, and it has quickly become a hot spot! Stop by for a delicious gin drink, and pick up a bottle to bring home. They typically have a non-alcoholic beverage on tap as well.
In addition to locally-crafted beers, you can also get popcorn and other snacks. And pizza on Wednesdays.
30 locals recommend
Devil's Club Brewing Company
100 N Franklin StIn addition to locally-crafted beers, you can also get popcorn and other snacks. And pizza on Wednesdays.
Food scene
Exploring downtown and need a bite or coffee? Try the Rookery. Pastries are delicious, as are their brunch specials.
26 locals recommend
The Rookery Cafe
111 Seward StExploring downtown and need a bite or coffee? Try the Rookery. Pastries are delicious, as are their brunch specials.
James Beard nominee Beau Schooler runs this place, and you can’t go wrong with the wood-fired pizzas or the seafood specials.
24 locals recommend
In Bocca al Lupo
120 2nd StJames Beard nominee Beau Schooler runs this place, and you can’t go wrong with the wood-fired pizzas or the seafood specials.
Sightseeing
A little biased because I worked on this museum, but it is a must visit on your trip to Juneau. It reopened with brand new exhibits in 2016. It’s unique in that the stories of all of Alaska’s history and cultures are told here. It’s a little bit farther away, about a 15 minute walk.
46 locals recommend
Alaska State Museum
395 Whittier StA little biased because I worked on this museum, but it is a must visit on your trip to Juneau. It reopened with brand new exhibits in 2016. It’s unique in that the stories of all of Alaska’s history and cultures are told here. It’s a little bit farther away, about a 15 minute walk.
With changing exhibits and a permanent clan house, visit Sealaska to learn about the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian people of Southeast Alaska. You can learn the history of Alaska’s indigenous people, as well as how the culture continues today. Their gift shop is also a must see.
16 locals recommend
Sealaska Heritage Institute
105 S Seward StWith changing exhibits and a permanent clan house, visit Sealaska to learn about the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian people of Southeast Alaska. You can learn the history of Alaska’s indigenous people, as well as how the culture continues today. Their gift shop is also a must see.
Our local museum is straight down 4th Street, and features changing summer exhibitions in addition to a good overview of Juneau history.
15 locals recommend
Juneau-Douglas City Museum
114 W 4th StOur local museum is straight down 4th Street, and features changing summer exhibitions in addition to a good overview of Juneau history.
I highly recommend a trip with Renée and Winston on their landing craft. You’ll likely see humpback whales, Stellar sea lions, eagles, killer whales if you’re lucky! Their tours are personalized, but often include a stop at one of our many islands, and a walk through the woods. They are a fantastic team of captain and naturalist and what you see on the water never gets old! We love whales!!
Alaska Sea to Shore
176 Behrends AveI highly recommend a trip with Renée and Winston on their landing craft. You’ll likely see humpback whales, Stellar sea lions, eagles, killer whales if you’re lucky! Their tours are personalized, but often include a stop at one of our many islands, and a walk through the woods. They are a fantastic team of captain and naturalist and what you see on the water never gets old! We love whales!!
Neighborhoods
Downtown Juneau is historic, walkable, and a thriving arts and cultural community. It’s nestled into the base of a mountain, so there are many hills and some streets are staircases! You’re also minutes away from an incredible trail system—we have more trails than roads in Juneau.
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Downtown Juneau
Downtown Juneau is historic, walkable, and a thriving arts and cultural community. It’s nestled into the base of a mountain, so there are many hills and some streets are staircases! You’re also minutes away from an incredible trail system—we have more trails than roads in Juneau.
Traveler advice
What to pack
Layers, layers, layers.
Juneau is lush and green and beautiful. Because of rain. You are about to visit the largest temperate rainforest in the world! When you are packing for your visit, remember your layers: of rain gear, sweatshirts/fleece, long underwear in the winter, and some lighter clothes for warm days.