Douglas Travel Guide
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 savour 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 savour the top-notch restaurants.
Sentinel Island Lighthouse
Find out about the history of Juneau with a stop at Sentinel Island Lighthouse. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
Things to do
Mendenhall Glacier Waterfall and Whale Watching Tour
Top hotels in Douglas
Sandy Beach Retreat Sunrise Studio- steps from Sandy Beach & Treadwell Trail!
"Very comfortable had everything we needed for an extended stay, less than 15 minutes to all of the events we had scheduled. 20 minutes or less to the Airport it was perfect for our trip will definitely add to our favorites."
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025
Baranof Downtown, BW Signature Collection
"Room was clean but very small. In desperate need of updating. No continental breakfast. Terrible coffee. Would be fine for about half the price."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Alaskan Hotel and Bar
"The staff was awesome and really loved the feel of the place you could see the history in it"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau
"Good location. Close to the airport."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Aspen Suites Hotel Juneau
"Horrible they cleaned my room and stole my medication, now they are trying to look at camera footage to track back, horrible non communication nobody called me to ask about my stuff everything else was there except that."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Aviator Suites Hotel Juneau Airport
Other neighbourhoods around Douglas
Downtown Juneau
Downtown Juneau is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Alaska Governor's Mansion and Alaska State Capitol while you're in town.
West Juneau
While West Juneau isn't home to many top sights, Alaska Governor's Mansion and Juneau-Douglas City Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Salmon Creek
If you're spending some time in Salmon Creek, Twin Lakes and Gastineau Channel are top sights worth seeing.
North Douglas
If you're spending some time in North Douglas, Eaglecrest Ski Area and Eagle Creek Beaches are top sights worth seeing.
Lemon Creek
While there might not be top attractions in Lemon Creek, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wizard of Oz Metal Statues and Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure.
Mendenhall Valley
If you're spending some time in Mendenhall Valley, Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure and Alaska Powder Descents are top sights worth seeing.
