Planning for your family reunion in juneau Alaska? Here are the top places and destinations to include in your things to do in juneau Alaska
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Mendenhall Glacier
Mendenhall Glacier offers spectacular glacier viewing, hiking trails, and visitor center exhibits about glacial environments. Free access to viewing areas with paid parking, plus various hiking trails for different skill levels. Perfect for family reunions seeking iconic Alaska experiences, photography opportunities, and educational glacier exploration.
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Admission to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center is $5 per adult, with group rates of $3 per person for parties of 15 or more when booked at least 10 days ahead. The visitor center and Photo Point Trail are fully ADA accessible, though the Nugget Falls trail has uneven terrain and steep sections. Parking costs $5 per vehicle in the main lot, which fills by 10 AM during cruise ship season from May through September, so groups should plan to arrive early or use a shuttle service.
Website: fs.usda.gov/tongass
Alaska State Capitol Building
The Alaska State Capitol Building offers free guided tours showcasing the state's government and history. Tours available during weekdays with advance reservations recommended for groups. Perfect for family reunions interested in Alaska's political history and government operations with educational value.
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Free guided tours of the Capitol are offered Monday through Friday from late May through early September, running every 30 minutes and lasting about 40 minutes. Groups of 10 or more should schedule tours at least 1 week in advance by contacting the legislative information office. The building is ADA accessible with elevator service to all floors, and free 2-hour street parking is available within one block of the entrance on Main Street.
Website: alaska.gov
Ken O.
Founder of AmazingReunion and veteran reunion organizer who has coordinated 50+ family gatherings across the US.