If you are visiting Juneau, possibly on a cruise, there are many excursions and activities available to you, but most cost quite a bit of money. Juneau is a very walkable city, and a self-guided walking tour gives you a better sense of the city and what it would actually be like to live there. It also costs very little, or nothing at all, depending on what you decide to see and do. Make sure you download our printable PDF with just the instructions before your trip.
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Cruise Ship Terminal
We will start our walking tour of Juneau from the cruise ship terminal because that is where many tourists begin. There are at least three places for cruise ships to dock. If your ship is at one of the docks further away, you will probably be provided with a shuttle to take you to the cruise ship terminal. This is also where you can find the Goldbelt Tram up Mount Roberts which we describe in a different post.
Start out along S. Franklin Street toward town. This is a very touristy area, and if you just want some tanzanite jewelry or some Alaska t-shirts, then you’re good to go, but I wouldn’t really count this as having visited Juneau. Still, there’s good fudge to be had. Also, if you aren’t properly kitted out for the weather, the Alaska shirt company carried sizes up to 5XL when we visited.
Continue along the road to a Y and veer left to take Marine Drive. The historic Red Dog Saloon will be on the right, and if the weather is clear enough, you will see how Mt. Juneau looms over the entire town.
William Seward Statue
Continuing along Marine drive, turn right at Main Street which is a controlled intersection with a crosswalk. As you approach 4th street, there will a be a statue of William Henry Seward on the right. If you stand in the correct place, you can get a picture of him with the Alaska State Capitol building behind him, which is kinda cool. Apparently this statue is supposed to represent how he looked when he actually visited Alaska. He had been scarred by an assassination attempt where he was repeatedly stabbed. If there are any teens in your party, be sure to slip that into the conversation.
Juneau-Douglas Museum and State Capitol
At the intersection with 4th street, the Juneau-Douglas Museum will be on your left and is easily spotted because of the totem pole out front. We have not visited the museum. It is open 7 days a week in summer and charges nominal admission for adults. Kids are free.
If you want to see the Alaska Governor’s mansion, you can follow 4th past the Museum. This is basically just a photo op since there are no tours of the mansion. Turning right on 4th instead will bring you to the Alaska State Capitol building.
Capital School Park
Continuing past the Capitol, turn left on Seward and climb up the hill one block to the Capital School Park. You’ll find a rather nice playground that will be a welcome diversion for any kids in your party and also the Empty Chair Memorial. This commemorates the removal and relocation of Juneau’s Japanese-American population during World War II. One of the people removed was Juneau High School’s Valedictorian, John Tanaka, who was removed before he could attend the school graduation ceremony. Fellow students left his chair empty at graduation to honor him and protest his removal. The memorial commemorates the removal of all Juneau’s Japanese-Americans.
St. Nicholas Church
Turn right and walk on 5th street. You will quickly come to the St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church. If the church is open, you may visit. It is very small but actually seemed a bit larger on the inside with some beautiful historic artifacts. We met the priest when we visited, and he was happy to tell us about the church. When we asked politely, he gave us permission to take photographs since we would not be disturbing anyone at worship. The kids were even given the honor of ringing the church bell, though I wouldn’t count on that happening. If you wish, make a donation to the church restoration fund as you leave.
Outside there is a memorial for the Aleut Americans who were forcibly and unconstitutionally removed during WW II. The stone contains the names of those who died during that removal, mostly due to neglect and deplorable conditions.
The Catholic Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is right across the street, but we have not stopped there.
Need More?
Still going strong? Loving the climb? At this point, you can turn uphill if you wish to visit the Wickersham State Historic Site which is an old house that you can tour. However, the site is open Sunday through Thursday. Since Disney Cruises usually arrive in Juneau on a Friday, we have not visited here. Further up the hill is Cope Park which has trails and a playground. We have never ventured that far.
Heading Back
However, if you’re feeling done with climbing, backtrack a block to North Franklin and follow it back through downtown toward the cruise ship terminal. You’ll see lots of shops and restaurants along the way. Just for fun, look for the bear-proof garbage cans. Can you imagine needing bear-proof cans in the middle of your city?
At 139 South Franklin you will come across the outdoor Franklin Food Court. We can recommend Deckhand Dave’s and The Crepe Escape. The post office is right next door to this, and there is a doll museum across the street.
If you’re up for a little shopping there’s a book shop on the corner of Franklin and Front street. If you turn right onto Front Street you’ll find some interesting places to browse as well. Ben Franklin carries a little bit of everything. Further down, the Alaska Robotic Company carries local art, board games, and graphic novels. They also carry fun postcards and t-shirts you won’t find at any of the other souvenir shops.
Red Dog Saloon
Continuing on down South Franklin, the historic Red Dog Saloon will be on your right just before Admiral Way. My dad, who calls ’em like he sees ’em, said that, “It wasn’t any worse than any of the other places.” My mom said it was “Not bad. Nothing special. Some historical interest.” Kids are welcome at the Red Dog, and they claim to have Juneau’s best wings. There is a gift shop attached.
How Hard Is It?
Without the optional side trips to the Governor’s mansion, The Wickersham Site, or Cope Park, the walking tour of Juneau is a little under a mile and a half. Anyone who is moderately fit and can climb hills should do fine, but weather may drastically effect your willingness to stick it out.
Further Adventures
Some indoor attractions for a rainy day that I would like to check out for myself are the Sealaska Heritage Center, and the Alaska State Museum. Both of them are within a comfortable walking distance of the cruise ship terminal. On a sunny day, try walking along the waterfront as you return to the cruise ship terminal.
For a printable version of the walking tour, download the PDF below.
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