Juneau became the main city of Alaska in 1906 . when the state government moved here from Sitka . Americans call the Juneo climate a cooler and wetter version of Seattle . However, in July, on average, it keeps around +18 ° C, which it's not bad . The fact is that the city is paradoxically located to the east and south of the direct line that marks the border of Alaska, separating it from Yukon . Even so it is considered one of the most touristy in Alaska . Tourists come here, To fish, walk, fly by helicopter or seaplane hell neighborhoods with a camera and go with excursions to the glacier . And, oddly enough, for the sake of shopping .
How to get to Juneau
Not exactly along the highway . Southeast Alaska is sandwiched between a rugged rocky ridge and the Pacific Ocean . Yes, and generally only three cities in Alaska are connected with the southern states by road, and Juneau is not among them . Therefore, you can get here by plane - the international airport is located 11 km north-west of the city . The flights of "Alaska Airlines" regularly fly here from Sitka, Wrangel and Petersburg, as well as from Anchorage and Seattle . In addition, Juneau is the main port of Alaska ferry system "Marin Highway" . This means that regular vessels go here on routes through Sitka, Skagway, Wrangell, Heins, Petersburg and Ketchikan . And smaller ones from other cities in the state .
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Entertainment, excursions and sights Juneau
Travelers should know in advance that The city, though not too densely populated, is spread very widely and freely, and its various regions can provide them with various entertainments. Downtown (with all the institutions, shops, etc.) and Valley (where the Mendenhall glacier, Mendenhall dock, skate park and mostly local people live) are separated from each other by a good quarter of an hour's walk.
A typical summer day in Juneau is 4-5 cruise ships in the port that bring up to 10 thousand tourists at a time. And this is with a population of just over 30 thousand people. In addition, some luxury yachts of the American safari-cruise are assigned to the port of Juneau. In a word, the heart and purse of the capital is its port
- To see the wooden chapel on the lake, which is more than 60 years old. From the chapel there is an amazing view of Lake Auk and the glacier. You can get to it on the Glacier Highway.
- Listen to the "Alaska String Band", which is based on Gold Street, in the McPeter's Hall, which is in the Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity. It's great music, including your own composition, and a first-class show with a cozy atmosphere.
- Sit in the most popular Alaskan bar on South Franklin Street: throw a couple of replicas with local, listen to music and drink Alaskan beer in a coarse-direct atmosphere . Be careful: on Thursdays there are "open microphone" evenings
The museum of Alaska on Whittier Street offers its guests to see one of the best exhibitions in Alaska related to the history of the state, wildlife, traditional cultures, industry and art. You will reach the museum in just 10 minutes from the cruise terminal.
The Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas for obvious reasons is one of the most interesting sights of the city for Russian tourists. This is a small octagonal building, which was designed in 1893, with the Tlingit. The Russians were in Sitka half a century earlier, and Father Ivan Veniaminov translated the Bible into the Tlingit language. So the church became the oldest in southeastern Alaska, which functioned constantly. Today, the church has a hard time, so a small fee is charged for entry.
The state capitol is located at the corner of 4th and Main Street. The building was built in 1931, and it is completely unlike the traditional Capitol. The building was slightly modified in 2006, and today there are both the executive branch, the governor, and the lieutenant governor of the state. In the lobby you can see a large exhibition of historical photographs, and from mid-May to mid-September at the Capitol are even free half-hour tours
Juneau Downtown Juneau -. A compact and more than a foot, although after the 4th street road uphill leaves very much cool . for those who do not want to stomp up the hill on foot, it may be advisable to take advantage of the tram line "Mount Roberts" . tram runs from May to September on the docks in downtown up to the top of the mountain (or rather, to one from the peaks, from where the city opens great view) . top is the Mount Roberts Nature Center, where they work with tame eagles . From there begins a few simple hiking trails . A more advanced walkers can opt out of a trip on the tram and go all the way on foot .
St. Theresa's Catholic Center is on the 23rd mile of the Glacial Highway. This is a peaceful place with a small stone chapel on a small island, which is connected to the mainland by a dam. The place is very peaceful and picturesque: around the gardens are broken with a labyrinth and columbarium. There are huts built on the territory that can be rented if they are not used for church needs.
Art Council Juneau, on Whittier Street, occupies the old building of the arsenal, which was abandoned in 2004 and was empty for several years. Today it is a cultural center, where a gallery and a shop are constantly open, where you can see and buy works of exclusively local artists - paintings, ceramics, jewelry, decorative things from glass and folk art.
Juneau as a typical city whose present well-being is built on cruise ships, pleases tourists with a lot of jewelry shops and jewelry stores . These are designer stores of local owners with really interesting gizmos, and benches that sell mainly Chinese goods . sobenno appreciated the work of local artists, mainly - wood carving or bone . And yet, of course, T-shirts, jeans and local products . If you are interested in shopping in Juneau, look for stickers on shop windows . If it says "this store owns an Alaskan family" - everything is fine .
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Landmarks Juneau is 20 km from the center of Juneau is the Mendenhall Glacier . This massive formation is more than 2 km wide with its own lake . You can get there by bus or taxi . You can not go straight to the glacier, but you can enjoy its beautiful views from the visitor center, which is managed by the US Forest Service . From here begin walking routes: salmon, bear and Stip Creek route . At the last one in August and September you can see the drill x bears: they come here often with cubs, to catch the salmon going to spawn . During this period, some routes may be closed . But on the way to meet travelers quite lookouts, where you can see bear fishing in all its details .The natural conditions of the recreational zone are protected so thoroughly that no food or drinks can be brought here. .
The eastern trail is for the most risky . In order to get here, you need to get off to a stop later the main one, to Montana Creek . After several bridges and several cable passes, travelers can get either to a mountain shelter among some vegetation, or on a rather dangerous road with rock falls to the very top of the cliff . This stunning route takes about 5 hours of travel and requires decent physical training . But the reward to tourists becomes and the feeling that he finally reached the edge of the world . Do not forget to check out at the exit so that rescuers do not rush to look for you all over the recreational area .