Back Loop
Juneau
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.
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.
University of Alaska-Southeast
Explore the campus of University of Alaska-Southeast during your stay in Juneau. Discover the area's glaciers and seek out the hiking trails.
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.
Sentinel Island Lighthouse
Find out about the history of Juneau when you take a trip to Sentinel Island Lighthouse. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Astonishing Juneau Scavenger Hunt: Juneau Journey
Top hotels in Back Loop
Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau
The staff was great and the shuttle drivers were great.
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Juneau
Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025
Aspen Suites Hotel Juneau
Nice staff
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Juneau Hotel
Staff are very friendly and helpful. The rooms are layed out like an apartment...very comfortable.
Reviewed on Feb 11, 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 Feb 1, 2026
Baranof Downtown, BW Signature Collection
Chris (Kris?) is amazing!
Reviewed on Oct 1, 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 Nugget Falls 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 Twin Lakes and Mendenhall Ice Caves are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Salmon Creek
While visiting Salmon Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Twin Lakes and Gastineau Channel.
North Douglas
While visiting North Douglas, you might make a stop by sights like Eaglecrest Ski Area and Eagle Creek Beaches.
West Juneau
When in West Juneau, you can plan a visit to Alaska State Capitol and Mount Roberts Tramway, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
