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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Self-Guided Juneau Scavenger Hunt: Juneau Journey
Juneau Private Alaskan Cooking Class | Shore Excursion Alaska
Top hotels in Back Loop
Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau
Counter staff were extremely helpful - went out of their way to retrieve my glasses that fell beneath my vehicle on a very windy/rainy night- I couldn’t reach them but the young lady could
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Super 8 by Wyndham Juneau
Love the beds. And how close all the restaurants are.
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025
Alaskan Hotel and Bar
Great location downtown. Felt like staying in the saloon/rooming house on the 1960‘s TV show, „the Wild West,“ starring
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025
Aspen Suites Hotel Juneau
Very clean with comfortable beds and nice staff. Will stay there again.
Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025
Juneau Hotel
very nice - no problems
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025
Baranof Downtown, BW Signature Collection
Chris (Kris?) is amazing!
Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Back Loop
Mendenhall Valley
While visiting Mendenhall Valley, you might make a stop by sights like Alaska Powder Descents and Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure.
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.
Salmon Creek
Though Salmon Creek might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Macaulay Salmon Hatchery and Alaska State Capitol.
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.
Downtown Juneau
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.
