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Popular places to visit
Mendenhall Glacier
Wander along a trail and admire cascading waterfalls, a dense rainforest and southeastern Alaska’s Coast Mountains from this spectacular glacier.
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.
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.
Taku Glacier
Explore the great outdoors at Taku Glacier, a lovely green space in Juneau. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
Activities
Narrated Whale Watching Cruise with Glacier View Stop
Juneau Shore Excursion: Helicopter Tour and Guided Icefield Walk
Exclusive Whale Watching Cruise & Tour with Mendenhall Glacier View
Juneau Highlights and Mendenhall Glacier Tour
Juneau: Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching Tour
Our pick of the best Back Loop Hotel Deals
Super 8 by Wyndham Juneau
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025
Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau
Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025
Alaskan Hotel and Bar
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025
Baranof Downtown, BW Signature Collection
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025
Extended Stay America Suites Juneau Shell Simmons Drive
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025
Four Points by Sheraton Juneau
Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Back Loop
Mendenhall Valley
If you're spending some time in Mendenhall Valley, Alaska Powder Descents and Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
North Douglas
If you're spending some time in North Douglas, Eaglecrest Ski Area and Eagle Creek Beaches are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Downtown Juneau
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.