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 savor the top-notch restaurants.
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 savor 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.
Tracy Arm
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tracy Arm during your travels in Juneau. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Taku Glacier
Explore the great outdoors at Taku Glacier, a lovely green space in Juneau. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Self-Guided Juneau Scavenger Hunt: Juneau Journey
Top hotels in Back Loop
Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau
Everything was as expected. Courteous staff, and clean room.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Super 8 by Wyndham Juneau
Vilma was exceptionally helpful and made me feel very welcome!
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025
Aspen Suites Hotel Juneau
The hotel was very clean an thr staff was helpful
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Four Points by Sheraton Juneau
Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025
Best Western Grandma's Feather Bed
Great staff, convenient shuttle service, comfortable bed, and amazing pillows. Really enjoy our stays at Grandmas.
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025
Best Western Country Lane Inn
Clean. Great location by the university.
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Back Loop
Mendenhaven
The restaurants and museums are a few reasons travelers visit Mendenhaven. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Mendenhall Ice Caves and Mendenhall Glacier are a few top sights nearby.
Mendenhall Valley
While visiting Mendenhall Valley, you might make a stop by sights like Alaska Powder Descents and Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure.
Lemon Creek
Lemon Creek might not have many top sights, but Mendenhall Ice Caves and Alaska Governor's Mansion are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Salmon Creek
While visiting Salmon Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Gastineau Channel and Twin Lakes.
North Douglas
While visiting North Douglas, you might make a stop by sights like Eaglecrest Ski Area and Gastineau Channel.
West Juneau
When in West Juneau, you can plan a visit to Alaska Governor's Mansion and Alaska State Capitol, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
