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
"The room was clean and building access was easy. The plumbing had an odor from being an old building. Amazing historic woodworking. Great downtown location. 3rd floor was quiet despite the bar on the first floor."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Aviator Suites Hotel Juneau Airport
Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau
"Great location. Easy access to the airport."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Waterfront on Glacier
"The place is been renovated and a work in progress. Room was excellent but no ice machines or ice trays yet. We’re told that would be fixed. The view comes with road noise but worth it. Would stay again once renovations are completed."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Aspen Suites Hotel Juneau
"My stay was great as usual! They let me do an early check in, which really helps when you come in on the early morning flight. The room was well stocked and clean and I really liked the convenience of the exercise room. Looking forward to the next stay here."
Reviewed on 30 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, Alaska Powder Descents and Mendenhall Ice Caves 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 Alaska Governor's Mansion 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 Juneau-Douglas City Museum while you're in town.
