Back Loop Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
They tried their best. Parking lot was a nightmare and minimal maintenance. We couldn’t even use our rental car and had to shovel ourselves out. Minimal staffing for restaurant and bar. Business center printer broken. Heat in room broken. Television did not work for 95 percent of trip. On the positive, ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau
Aspen Suites Hotel Juneau
Clean room and great staff
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Alaskan Hotel and Bar
Very cool experience staying at the oldest hotel in Alaska! Definitely a different vibe than a standard hotel if you are looking for a unique stay. Our room was clean and the staff was friendly. We enjoyed the location very much being able to explore downtown Juneau.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Juneau
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 State Capitol.
Salmon Creek
If you're spending some time in Salmon Creek, Twin Lakes and Gastineau Channel 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, Juneau-Douglas City Museum and Alaska State Capitol are some notable places to visit nearby.
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