Juneau & Area at a Glance
The Juneau region's most well-known feature is the world-famous Inside
Passage and Glacier Bay National Parkvisited every summer by the world's
luxury cruise ships. Fishing, camping, hiking and rafting are among the activities
that attract visitors to the park. When in Juneau visit the interesting exhibits
at Alaska
State Museum and learn about the area's natural history, native peoples and
Russian and American influences. The nearby historic town of Sitka
is home to the Sheldon
Jackson Museum, Alaska's oldest museum, and located close to Sitka
National Historic Park, which features a number of intricate totem poles.
The area is rife with tour companies that allow visitors to take in the scenery
by plane, boat, bicycle and on foot. In addition to hotels, Juneau offers several
bed and breakfast accommodations for visitors craving warm hospitality and home-cooked
breakfast.
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