Mendenhall Valley Travel Guide
Juneau
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Popular places to visit
Mendenhall Glacier
Explore the great outdoors at Mendenhall Glacier, a lovely green space in Juneau. Discover the area's glaciers and seek out the hiking trails.
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.
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.
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 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.
Top hotels in Mendenhall Valley
Aviator Suites Hotel Juneau Airport
"Bit loud due to Airport being across the street but also perfect because airport is across the street. Brand new clean smell and the Manager is amazing and so is the night shift guard. If the breakfast amenity was available and the bar/food ooen then it would have been perfect!!!"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau
Aspen Suites Hotel Juneau
"5 minutes from the Juneau Airport, but you must call a taxi company to take you there, no shuttle. Walking is theoretically possible but only for the ambitious. Phone communication with hotel front desk was with non-native speaker and hard to understand. On-site front desk staff at arrival was non-existent ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Juneau
"The person at the front desk was very courteous kind and helped me rebook a room. I’m sorry I didn’t catch your name, but she was very nice."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Frontier Suites Hotel in Juneau
"Very large rooms, almost big enough to be called an apartment. Full kitchenette with dishes, stove, dishwasher. Closets and dressers too! Perhaps a bit vintage but comfortable beds and very convenient access to airport via the shuttle."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Best Western Country Lane Inn
"Strongly recommend staying at the Best Western Country Lane Inn! The welcoming atmosphere of the lobby made a great first impression - complete with a life-size ceramic Retriever, a fireplace and the smell of baked cookies! The dining area is spacious. The large picture windows ensure the lobby is ..."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Mendenhall Valley
Downtown Juneau
Downtown Juneau is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Alaska Governor's Mansion and Juneau-Douglas City Museum 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.
Douglas
You'll enjoy the beaches and theatres in Douglas. You might want to make time for a stop at Perseverance Theatre or Gastineau Channel.
North Douglas
North Douglas might not have many top sights, but Macaulay Salmon Hatchery and Alaska Governor's Mansion are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
