Back Loop Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Tawnia Hanel
Photo by Tawnia Hanel
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Popular places to visit

Mendenhall Glacier

Mendenhall Glacier

Wander along a trail and admire cascading waterfalls, a dense rainforest and southeastern Alaska’s Coast Mountains from this spectacular glacier.

Mendenhall Glacier
Juneau featuring a bay or harbour, mountains and landscape views

Auke Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Auke Bay during your travels in Juneau. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Auke Bay
Mendenhall Ice Caves

Mendenhall Ice Caves

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mendenhall Ice Caves during your travels in Juneau. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Mendenhall Ice Caves
Tracy Arm

Tracy Arm

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tracy Arm during your travels in Juneau. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Tracy Arm
Taku Glacier

Taku Glacier

4/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Taku Glacier, a lovely green space in Juneau. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Taku Glacier
Nugget Falls

Nugget Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Nugget Falls during your travels in Juneau. Discover the area's glaciers and seek out the hiking trails.

Nugget Falls

Activities

Juneau's Premier Whale Watching! - More time on the water!

Narrated Whale Watching Cruise with Glacier View Stop

NZ$265
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Narrated Whale Watching Cruise with Glacier View Stop
Helicopter Tour and Guided Icefield

Juneau Shore Excursion: Helicopter Tour and Guided Icefield Walk

NZ$709
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Juneau Shore Excursion: Helicopter Tour and Guided Icefield Walk
Exclusive Whale Watching Cruise & Tour with Mendenhall Glacier View

Exclusive Whale Watching Cruise & Tour with Mendenhall Glacier View

NZ$265
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Exclusive Whale Watching Cruise & Tour with Mendenhall Glacier View
Juneau Highlights and Mendenhall Glacier Tour

Juneau Highlights and Mendenhall Glacier Tour

NZ$215
per adult
Juneau Highlights and Mendenhall Glacier Tour
On a sunny day, you can see Mendenhall glacier from Brotherhood Bridge Park.

Juneau City Tour

NZ$87
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Juneau City Tour
Whale Watching Private Adventure in Juneau

Whale Watching Adventure in Juneau

NZ$256
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching Adventure in Juneau
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Our pick of the best Back Loop Hotel Deals

Beautiful valley retreat only 2.6 miles from the glacier and close to airport!
Beautiful valley retreat only 2.6 miles from the glacier and close to airport!
Juneau
Stay at this vacation home in Juneau. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and in-room jetted tubs. Popular attractions Mendenhall Glacier and Alaska Powder Descents ...
Great location
"Enjoyed being close to so many wonderful attractions. Mark was very responsive from the time we booked until the time with left Juneau."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2024

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Beautiful valley retreat only 2.6 miles from the glacier and close to airport!
Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau
Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau
2 out of 5
9200 Glacier Hwy, Juneau, AK
The price is NZ$358 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$358
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Juneau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (843 reviews)
"Second elevator remained unusable. Surrounding area appeared “sketchy” at first but was a comfortable place to stay. Staff genuinely friendly and wanting to be helpful - they definitely raised my opinion of this place."

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau
Super 8 by Wyndham Juneau
Super 8 by Wyndham Juneau
2 out of 5
2295 Trout St, Juneau, AK
The price is NZ$359 per night from 17 July to 18 July
NZ$359
17 July - 18 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Juneau. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (942 reviews)
Comfortable stay for us
"We found the beds very comfortable. The breakfast was sparse but adequate. We utilized the coffee in the room (much better than downstairs) fridge and microwave. Rooms were spacious."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Super 8 by Wyndham Juneau
Baranof Downtown, BW Signature Collection
Baranof Downtown, BW Signature Collection
3 out of 5
127 N Franklin St, Juneau, AK
The price is NZ$435 per night from 14 July to 15 July
NZ$435
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Juneau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (939 reviews)
"Great location."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Baranof Downtown, BW Signature Collection
Alaskan Hotel and Bar
Alaskan Hotel and Bar
2.5 out of 5
167 S Franklin Street, Juneau, AK
The price is NZ$286 per night from 23 July to 24 July
NZ$286
23 July - 24 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Juneau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (577 reviews)
"If you are looking for authentic Alaska hotel experience, this is great! My room while small compared to standard hotel rooms had what i needed- bed, coffee maker, heater, on suite bathroom. Easy walk from the cruise port!"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Alaskan Hotel and Bar
Extended Stay America Suites Juneau Shell Simmons Drive
Extended Stay America Suites Juneau Shell Simmons Drive
2.5 out of 5
1800 Shell Simmons Dr, Juneau, AK
The price is NZ$360 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$360
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Juneau. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Just next to the airport terminal and easy access to supermarket and glacier by car. Kitchen is perfect. Especially all the kitchenware is ready in front. If necessary, hotel person passes me. It is excellent! Room is spacious and clean."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Extended Stay America Suites Juneau Shell Simmons Drive
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Other neighbourhoods around Back Loop

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Mendenhall Valley

If you're spending some time in Mendenhall Valley, Alaska Powder Descents and Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure are top sights worth seeing.

Mendenhall Valley
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Mendenhaven

The restaurants and museums are just a few features travellers like about Mendenhaven. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Mendenhall Ice Caves and Nugget Falls are a few top places to visit.

Mendenhaven
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Salmon Creek

While Salmon Creek may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Macaulay Salmon Hatchery and Alaska State Capitol.

Salmon Creek
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North Douglas

If you're spending some time in North Douglas, Eaglecrest Ski Area and Eagle Creek Beaches are top sights worth seeing.

North Douglas
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West Juneau

While West Juneau isn't home to many top sights, Alaska State Capitol and Mount Roberts Tramway are some notable places to visit nearby.

West Juneau
Juneau which includes dog sledding, snow and landscape views

Downtown Juneau

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Downtown Juneau is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Mount Roberts Tramway and Alaska State Capitol while you're in town.

Downtown Juneau

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