What to do in Southeast Alaska, AK

Activities, attractions and tours

Southeast Alaska - Inside Passage showing a river or creek, mist or fog and bird life
Southeast Alaska
Ketchikan showing aircraft and an aircraft
Southeast Alaska - Inside Passage
Mendenhall Glacier featuring a lake or waterhole and forest scenes

Southeast Alaska Attractions

Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Southeast Alaska has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Southeast Alaska, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Southeast Alaska with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Places of interest in Southeast Alaska

Southeast Alaska is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Southeast Alaska, and make it a breeze to explore Southeast Alaska and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Southeast Alaska to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit to Southeast Alaska, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Southeast Alaska.

Southeast Alaska attractions

Southeast Alaska has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Southeast Alaska to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Southeast Alaska.

Looking for things to do in Southeast Alaska can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Southeast Alaska or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Southeast Alaska attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails!


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What to do in Southeast Alaska


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Juneau which includes dog sledding, snow and landscape views

Downtown Juneau

4.5/5(3 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.

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Mendenhall Valley

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Mendenhall Valley, Alaska Powder Descents and Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

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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
Skagway featuring signage

Downtown Skagway

You'll enjoy the mountain views and gardens in Downtown Skagway. You might want to make time for a stop at Captain William Moore Cabin or Red Onion Saloon Brothel Museum.

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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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