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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Astonishing Juneau Scavenger Hunt: Juneau Journey
Top hotels in Mendenhall Valley
Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau
It would be nice to have food access. The restaurant has been closed for over a year. The shuttle service is a great help! Staff was very helpful.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Aspen Suites Hotel Juneau
Best Western Country Lane Inn
Frontier Suites Hotel in Juneau
Having a kitchen made it possible to cook meals for my family during our stay
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Best Western Grandma's Feather Bed
Awesome!
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Juneau
We always stay here when we're in town. The staff is incredible and the hotel is in proximity of everything you need
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
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, Gastineau Channel and Twin Lakes are top sights worth seeing.
North Douglas
If you're spending some time in North Douglas, Eaglecrest Ski Area and Gastineau Channel are top sights worth seeing.
West Juneau
While West Juneau isn't home to many top sights, Alaska Governor's Mansion and Alaska State Capitol are some notable places to visit nearby.
