Juneau, Alaska's capital, is reachable only by sea or air — and from the cruise dock you step straight into a frontier city wedged between the Gastineau Channel and steep, glacier-draped mountains. The headline sight, the Mendenhall Glacier, sits just 12 miles away, while whale-watching boats, a tramway up Mount Roberts, and salmon-rich rivers fill out the day. It's the most excursion-packed stop on most Alaska itineraries.
Pair a whale-watch with Mendenhall Glacier — many tours combine both, and it's the most reliable way to catch Juneau's two signature experiences in one day. Bring a rain layer; this is temperate rainforest.
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