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Juneau & the Mendenhall Glacier

The Roadless Capital

A glacier at the city's edge, whales offshore, and rainforest all around.

At a glance · 5 reasons to go

Why Juneau & the Mendenhall Glacier.

  1. Visit the Mendenhall Glacier near downtown.

  2. Whale-watch in nearby waters.

  3. Tram up Mount Roberts for the view.

  4. Rainforest trails and ice-blue lakes.

  5. Alaska's wild, roadless capital.

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Juneau is the only US capital you can't drive to — a rainforest-wrapped port where the Mendenhall Glacier sits minutes from downtown, whales feed offshore, and a tram climbs into the peaks. Wild Alaska at the city's edge.

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Safety

Safety Overview

Juneau & the Mendenhall Glacier

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Reviewed: 2026-06-06

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