How do you get around in Juneau Alaska?

How do you get around in Juneau Alaska?

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1. Enjoy Juneau’s walkability. Partly due to its geography—it’s surrounded by mountains and water—Juneau is a compact city.
2. Take your bike—or buy one there.
3. Call a cab.
4. Rent a car.
5. Take advantage of the tourist infrastructure.
6. Catch the tram.

Is Juneau Alaska worth visiting?

Juneau is definitely worth a visit and if you are not planning on returning to Alaska, combining Juneau with Anchorage, Denali and Seward could be a good use of your time.

How do I spend a day in Juneau Alaska?

Fun Things to Do in Juneau on Your Own

1. Walk to the Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget Falls.
2. Ride the Tramway to the Top of Mount Roberts.
3. Have Lunch at the Red Dog Saloon.
4. Take a stroll through the historic town and do some shopping.
5. Take Helicopter Flight with Glacier Landing.
6. Mendenhall Lake Canoe Adventure.

How do I get from Juneau port to Mendenhall Glacier?

The Mendenhall Glacier Shuttle The shuttle is the best mode of transportation from the Juneau cruise port to Mendenhall Glacier. I found plenty of shuttles close to the Juneau port outside the Roberts Tramway Ticket Office. For $30, the bus provided a 30-minute ride to and from the visitor’s center.

What is the best time to visit Juneau Alaska?

The best time to visit Juneau is between May and August. You’ll have to compete with hordes of cruise passengers at the area’s top attractions, but the days will be long and sunny. Plus, these months correspond with whale migration season, meaning you’re guaranteed to see some activity in the water.

Can you get around Juneau without a car?

This is the only capital city in America you can’t reach by car; the longest road ends at a small boat ramp straight into Berners Bay. Juneau’s visitors and 32,000 residents must come and go by plane or three-day ferry.

How many days do you need in Juneau?

Minimum Stay. 1 day/2 nights, to hit the highlights of downtown Juneau and Mendenhall Glacier. Keep in mind that if you are traveling via cruise ship, many only allow a half-day to explore Juneau.

Can you see the Northern Lights from Juneau?

Fairbanks is about 180 miles south of the Arctic Circle and enjoys sporadic northern lights, though it’s best to forget the more southerly destinations of Anchorage and Juneau, which see dramatically fewer displays. The further north you travel in Alaska, the more likely you are to see the northern lights.

Is Mendenhall Glacier free?

There is a $5 entrance fee for 16 & over at the visitor center during summer months (May 1 to September 30) when the visitor center is open from 8:00am-7:30pm daily. Winter (October to April) is free (no fee required) and visitor center hours are Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am – 4:00pm.