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
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
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
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

Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching Tour

Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching Tour

AU$290
per adult
Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching Tour
Exclusive Whale Watching Cruise & Tour with Mendenhall Glacier View

Exclusive Whale Watching Cruise & Tour with Mendenhall Glacier View

AU$244
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Exclusive Whale Watching Cruise & Tour with Mendenhall Glacier View
Juneau Shore Fishing Shuttle and Gear

Juneau Shore Fishing Shuttle and Gear

AU$152
per adult
Juneau Shore Fishing Shuttle and Gear
Sentinel Island

Juneau Lighthouse Tours - Whale watching & Lighthouse Combo

AU$305
per adult
Juneau Lighthouse Tours - Whale watching & Lighthouse Combo
Juneau: Five-Star Pedicab Tour

Juneau: Five-Star Pedicab Tour

AU$228
per adult
Juneau: Five-Star Pedicab Tour
Mendenhall Glacier Waterfall and Whale Watching Tour

Mendenhall Glacier Waterfall and Whale Watching Tour

AU$303
per adult
Mendenhall Glacier Waterfall and Whale Watching Tour
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Our pick of the best Back Loop Hotel Deals

Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau

Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau

2 out of 5
9200 Glacier Hwy, Juneau, AK
The price is AU$177 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$177
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (858 reviews)
"Staff was great. The property is dated however it was perfect and enough for me. The bed was perfect for me not everyone loves firm mattresses. It’s also extremely close to the airport a 2-3 minute drive or a nice walk. They do also have a shuttle to take you back to the airport…. Ask about it when ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 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 AU$226 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$226
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (966 reviews)
"It was good 👍"

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Super 8 by Wyndham Juneau
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 AU$215 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$215
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Very close to the airport. Convenient to get to/from airport but noise was not an issue"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Extended Stay America Suites Juneau Shell Simmons Drive
Alaskan Hotel and Bar

Alaskan Hotel and Bar

2.5 out of 5
167 S Franklin Street, Juneau, AK
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$265 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$265
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Juneau. Enjoy free WiFi, a nightclub, and a sauna. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (596 reviews)
"stayed in a queen with a shared bath. bath was directly across hall but hardly noticed when other guests used it; website was accurate and room comfortable enough"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Alaskan Hotel and Bar
Baranof Downtown, BW Signature Collection

Baranof Downtown, BW Signature Collection

3 out of 5
127 N Franklin St, Juneau, AK
The price is AU$370 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
AU$370
5 Sept - 6 Sept
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. ...
7.2/10 Good! (957 reviews)
"Older building, great location. Rooms small but comfortable. Elevators very small and extremely cramped. Staff very friendly."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Baranof Downtown, BW Signature Collection
Aspen Suites Hotel Juneau

Aspen Suites Hotel Juneau

2.5 out of 5
8400 Airport Blvd, Juneau, AK
The price is AU$393 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$393
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Juneau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (512 reviews)
"Staff were very friendly and rooms/bathrooms were clean. Beds were very comfortable. Location was convenient to the airport. Not a big deal, but trading out dirty towels for clean towels was a little inconvenient, especially if I didn’t remember to do it before leaving for the day and getting back ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Aspen Suites Hotel Juneau
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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 showing dog sledding, landscape views and snow

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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