Back Loop 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.
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.
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.
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
Juneau: Whale Watching and Wildlife Cruise with Local Guide
Top hotels in Back Loop
Baranof Downtown, BW Signature Collection
"Older hotel, but right downtown. Walk to the tram, but it was broken down expected to be fixed in June. You can easily walk to bars, shops, and restaraunts. Many, many jewelry shops if you like that stuff. Suggest the M&M city tours for a two hour area tour and great narration!"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Alaskan Hotel and Bar
"A rustic, old-time feel but very comfortable. The staff was very helpful. If you have a car, be sure to ask where to park. I will stay here again next time I'm in Juneau."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Juneau
"Advertised shuttle service from the ferry terminal, called for pickup and was told they dont pick up from the ferry. Left people stranded in the pouring rain. Room was dirty, urine on the bathroom wall that you had to look at every time you sat down, stained carpet and cigarette burn in the carpet. ..."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Aviator Suites Hotel Juneau Airport
Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau
"Great stay. Great location"
Reviewed on 28 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
Other neighbourhoods around Back Loop
Mendenhaven
The restaurants and museums are just a few features travellers like about Mendenhaven. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Mendenhall Ice Caves and Nugget Falls are a few top places to visit.
Mendenhall Valley
If you're spending some time in Mendenhall Valley, Alaska Powder Descents and Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure 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 Mendenhall Ice Caves and Alaska Governor's Mansion.
Salmon Creek
If you're spending some time in Salmon Creek, Twin Lakes and Gastineau Channel are top sights worth seeing.
North Douglas
North Douglas might not have many top sights, but Macaulay Salmon Hatchery and Wizard of Oz Metal Statues are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
