Mendenhall Valley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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

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 Mendenhall Valley Hotel Deals

Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau

Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau

2 out of 5
9200 Glacier Hwy, Juneau, AK
The price is AU$178 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$178
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$227 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$227
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (960 reviews)
"Clean rooms. Convenient location to the airport."

Reviewed on 1 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$216 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$216
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Just next to the airport terminal and easy access to supermarket and glacier by car. Kitchen is perfect. Especially all the kitchenware is ready in front. If necessary, hotel person passes me. It is excellent! Room is spacious and clean."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Extended Stay America Suites Juneau Shell Simmons Drive
Aspen Suites Hotel Juneau

Aspen Suites Hotel Juneau

2.5 out of 5
8400 Airport Blvd, Juneau, AK
The price is AU$395 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$395
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
Best Western Country Lane Inn

Best Western Country Lane Inn

2.5 out of 5
9300 Glacier Hwy, Juneau, AK
The price is AU$485 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$485
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Juneau. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Mendenhall ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (530 reviews)
"A friendly welcoming quiet place, close to airport but not to downtown Juneau. They do provide scheduled shuttles to town if they fit with your plans. Also pick up from airport. Bring hot breakfast to room. Our room was tiny. But if we came back we would gladly stay here again."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Best Western Country Lane Inn
Frontier Suites Hotel in Juneau

Frontier Suites Hotel in Juneau

3 out of 5
9400 Glacier Highway, Juneau, AK
The price is AU$363 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$363
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Juneau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (605 reviews)
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Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Frontier Suites Hotel in Juneau
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Other neighbourhoods around 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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Back Loop

When in Back Loop, you can plan a visit to Mendenhall Ice Caves and Nugget Falls, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Back Loop
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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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