Mendenhall Valley Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Taku Glacier
Explore the great outdoors at Taku Glacier, a lovely green space in Juneau. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Astonishing Juneau Scavenger Hunt: Juneau Journey
Top hotels in Mendenhall Valley
Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau
Aspen Suites Hotel Juneau
We had a really nice stay. The room was very clean, the staff was friendly and helpful, and everything was well taken care of. We would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Best Western Country Lane Inn
Good staff. Friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Frontier Suites Hotel in Juneau
Double charged
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Best Western Grandma's Feather Bed
The room was beautiful, comfortable bed, and the jet tub was very much needed
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Juneau
Good
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Mendenhall Valley
Mendenhaven
The restaurants and museums are just a few features travellers like about Mendenhaven. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Alaska Powder Descents and Mendenhall Ice Caves are a few top places to visit.
Back Loop
When in Back Loop, you can plan a visit to Alaska Powder Descents and Mendenhall Ice Caves, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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
If you're spending some time in North Douglas, Eaglecrest Ski Area and Eagle Creek Beaches are top sights worth seeing.
West Juneau
While West Juneau isn't home to many top sights, Juneau Arts and Humanities Council and Alaska State Capitol are some notable places to visit nearby.
