Back Loop Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Back Loop
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.
Sentinel Island Lighthouse
Find out about the history of Juneau with a stop at Sentinel Island Lighthouse. 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.
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.
Mount Roberts Tramway
You can take time to visit Mount Roberts Tramway during your travels to Juneau. Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's glaciers.
Activities
Astonishing Juneau Scavenger Hunt: Juneau Journey
Our pick of the best Back Loop Hotel Deals
Beautiful valley retreat only 2.6 miles from the glacier and close to airport!
Beautiful and comfortable house near mendenhall glacier and airport. Good communication with hosts and the use of the rental car was super helpful. Great kitchen to for homemade meals!
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025
Baranof Downtown, BW Signature Collection
I was told the bar and restaurant would be open while we there, it was closed because of no staff, No Airport shuttle service, No fresh water, it was left over from the night before, No coffee, We parked in hotel parking, It was snowing horribly for days, we got stuck in parking because nobody had ...
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau
Aspen Suites Hotel Juneau
Clean good location quiet
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Alaskan Hotel and Bar
Four Points by Sheraton Juneau
The water view is awesome! The staff is friendly. For an older property the room was clean. The walk ability to downtown Juneau is great.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Back Loop
Mendenhaven
The restaurants and museums are just a few features travellers like about Mendenhaven. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Alaska Powder Descents and Mendenhall Ice Caves are a few top places to visit.
Mendenhall Valley
If you're spending some time in Mendenhall Valley, Alaska Powder Descents and Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure are top sights worth seeing.
Lemon Creek
While there might not be top attractions in Lemon Creek, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mendenhall Ice Caves and Alaska Governor's Mansion.
Salmon Creek
If you're spending some time in Salmon Creek, Gastineau Channel and Twin Lakes are top sights worth seeing.
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 Governor's Mansion and Alaska State Capitol are some notable places to visit nearby.
