Juneau Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
state capital of Alaska, United States
About Juneau
It has a population of about 32,000 (2019). The municipality of Juneau, with an area larger than Rhode Island and Delaware combined, is the second largest in area in the country. It has been the capital of Alaska since 1906, when the government of the then-Alaska Territory was moved fromSitka. Alaska became a state 53 years later. It is the only state capital that can not be reached by land from the state it serves. Moreover, Juneau is the largest US state capital in area and the only one that borders a foreign country. The economy is based on government, tourism, mining, and fishing. One of the interesting things about Juneau and Alaska is the effect on public life of being such a geographically large state with an "island" state capital. The state legislature, for instance, takes tele
Top Attractions in Juneau
Explore the best things to see and do in Juneau:
- ★Alaska Canopy Adventures
- ★Alaskan Brewing Company Brewery Tour
- ★Alaska State Capitol
- ★Alaska State Museum
- ★Alaska Zipline Adventures
- ★Chapel By The Lake
- ★Eaglecrest Ski Area
- ★Gold Belt Tram
Where to Eat in Juneau
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Breakwater Inn
- 🍴Breeze In
- 🍴Canton House
- 🍴Chan's Thai Kitchen
- 🍴Costco
- 🍴Douglas Café
Where to Stay in Juneau
- 🏨Beachside Villa Luxury Inn
- 🏨Best Western Country Lane Inn
- 🏨Best Western Grandma's Feather Bed
- 🏨Extended Stay Deluxe
- 🏨Four Points by Sheraton Juneau
- 🏨Juneau International Hostel
Juneau Travel Guide Sections
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