What are the best things to do in Juneau?
Top picks in Juneau include Alaska State Museum, Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church. See the full list and itinerary on this Juneau travel guide.
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Why visit Juneau
Travel guide for Juneau, United States — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Juneau is a stop in United States, not a country-in-a-weekend. Most people stay 2–4 days. If time is short, prioritise Alaska State Museum, Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church instead of racing the whole list. Mid-range ground costs are about 120–280 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures
Weather
Diverse — temperate to subtropical
Experiences
Things to do in Juneau
1
Alaska State Museum
2
Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church
Budget
Juneau trip cost
Budget
USD 55–90
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 120–280
per person / day
Luxury
USD 320–530+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Juneau, United States. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Juneau
Estimated total (USD)
$3,300
≈ $1,650 per person · $471 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $200/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Juneau mid-range ground costs (budget 55–90 · mid 120–280 · luxury 320–530+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Rainbow Foods
Juneau Foodland IGA
Fred Meyer
Super Bear IGA
Safeway
Breeze In
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Four Points by Sheraton Juneau
Westmark Baranof Hotel
Best Western Country Lane Inn
Beachside Villa Luxury Inn
Ramada by Wyndham Juneau
Shopping
- William Spear Design
- Aurora Projekt
- The Alaskan Brewery
- Kindred Post
- Trickster Company
Nightlife
- The Hangar
- The Triangle Bar
- Island Pub
- Squire's Rest
- Alaskan Brewing Co
- The Narrows
Museums & culture
- Alaska State Museum
- Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church
In pictures
Juneau gallery
Photos: Ifly6, Gillfoto, Unknown authorUnknown author or not provided, Eli Duke, Jay Galvin from Pleasanton, CA, USA — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Juneau travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Juneau?
Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures.
How many days do I need in Juneau?
Most travellers spend 2–4 days in Juneau, depending on how many day trips you want in United States.
Where should I stay in Juneau?
Popular stays in Juneau include Four Points by Sheraton Juneau, Westmark Baranof Hotel, Best Western Country Lane Inn. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Juneau cost?
On the ground in Juneau (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 55–90 per person per day, mid-range about 120–280, and luxury about 320–530+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Juneau, United States. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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