{"id":47817,"date":"2014-08-25T19:39:47","date_gmt":"2014-08-25T23:39:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/?p=47817"},"modified":"2016-04-21T15:36:26","modified_gmt":"2016-04-21T19:36:26","slug":"3-things-to-do-while-visiting-juneau-when-on-an-alaska-cruise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2014\/08\/25\/3-things-to-do-while-visiting-juneau-when-on-an-alaska-cruise\/","title":{"rendered":"3 things to do while visiting Juneau when on an Alaska cruise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you are planning on taking a summer cruise, an Alaskan destination might not immediately spring to mind as the first place you want to go. Well, you should do away with any of that hesitation, as Alaska offers plenty of sights for tourists all year round! Not only is this state one of the most beautiful places on earth, there are more than enough activities to keep you and your family occupied no matter how long your cruise is going to be in the area.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are a few popular things to do in the capital city of Juneau, Alaska:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mendenhall Glacier:<\/strong> If you are interested in the natural beauty of the area, then you absolutely need to check out the Mendenhall Glacier! For a very small admission price of $3, you can explore the visitors center to learn more about how and why it was formed. Rangers also take groups on a guided tour through six trails\u00a0so you can see it up close!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_47819\" style=\"width: 442px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/state-of-alaska-frank-flavin-people-holding-ice-mendenhall-glacier-08152014.jpg\"><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/state-of-alaska-frank-flavin-people-holding-ice-mendenhall-glacier-08152014-200x200.avif 200w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/state-of-alaska-frank-flavin-people-holding-ice-mendenhall-glacier-08152014-314x400.avif 314w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/state-of-alaska-frank-flavin-people-holding-ice-mendenhall-glacier-08152014-200x200@2x.avif 400w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/state-of-alaska-frank-flavin-people-holding-ice-mendenhall-glacier-08152014.avif 432w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-47819\" class=\"wp-image-47819 size-full\" title=\"People holding ice in front of Mendenhall Glacier near Juneau, Alaska\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/state-of-alaska-frank-flavin-people-holding-ice-mendenhall-glacier-08152014.jpg\" alt=\"state-of-alaska-frank-flavin-people-holding-ice-mendenhall-glacier-08152014\" width=\"432\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/state-of-alaska-frank-flavin-people-holding-ice-mendenhall-glacier-08152014.jpg 432w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/state-of-alaska-frank-flavin-people-holding-ice-mendenhall-glacier-08152014-314x400.jpg 314w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/picture><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-47819\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of State of Alaska\/photographer Frank Flavin<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Perseverance\u00a0National Recreation Trail:<\/strong> For those who are looking to stretch\u00a0their legs a bit and embark on a hike, this trail that eventually leads up Mt. Juneau is great for those with all levels of outdoor experience. It can provide you the natural tranquility of Alaska while being accessible to everyone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Whale watching:<\/strong> Members of your family who love animals will definitely want to take part in the whale watching and wildlife quest cruise. This three hour experience will take you up and around certain glaciers, where you will learn all about the surrounding environment and even see the massive whales who live in the area.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/dp-alaska-juneau-whale-watching-08152014-lo.jpg\"><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/dp-alaska-juneau-whale-watching-08152014-lo-200x200.avif 200w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/dp-alaska-juneau-whale-watching-08152014-lo-400x267.avif 400w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/dp-alaska-juneau-whale-watching-08152014-lo.avif 576w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47820 size-full\" title=\"Whale watching near Juneau, Alaska\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/dp-alaska-juneau-whale-watching-08152014-lo.jpg\" alt=\"dp-alaska-juneau-whale-watching-08152014-lo\" width=\"576\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/dp-alaska-juneau-whale-watching-08152014-lo.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/dp-alaska-juneau-whale-watching-08152014-lo-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in embarking on an <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/travel\/cruise\/alaska-cruises.php\" target=\"_blank\">Alaska cruise<\/a>, or better yet, an <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/cruisetour\/cruisetour-vacation.php\" target=\"_blank\">Alaska cruise and land tour<\/a>, be sure to book your next trip with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">CruiseExperts.com<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #555555;\">There are lots of great itineraries sailing to Alaska. You can travel Northbound or Southbound, or roundtrip. Let our Alaska cruise specialists at CruiseExperts.com\u00a0help you\u00a0plan your dream\u00a0Alaska vacation. We can take care of all the fine details from your pre- and post- cruise hotels, transfers, and flights, so that you can focus on having a good time and enjoying your vacation! 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