Can I get around Juneau without a car?

Getting Around Town Downtown Juneau is very walkable, and you can get to many landmarks within 15 minutes from the docks. You can also explore at your own pace by renting a car. Don't want to worry about logistics so you can just sit back and enjoy the view? Bus tours, shuttles, and taxis are all options.



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Juneau is a very walkable city. Most cruise ships dock right in downtown, and visitors can leave the ship and walk all throughout downtown, shopping and exploring. There are some attractions that are outside of downtown area. To reach those, a tour or taxi are a great option.

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Getting Around Town Downtown Juneau is very walkable, and you can get to many landmarks within 15 minutes from the docks. You can also explore at your own pace by renting a car. Don't want to worry about logistics so you can just sit back and enjoy the view? Bus tours, shuttles, and taxis are all options.

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They'll have to: Uber and Lyft aren't allowed at the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area. “The bottom line for us is people can't conduct a business in a national forest without asking first,” said Jessica Schalkowski, who manages special-use permits for the Tongass National Forest, including the glacier.

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While many people go to Mendenhall Glacier with a tour group or on a shore excursion, you can also get to the glacier on your own. You can take a taxi from Juneau, drive to the glacier with a rental car, or take the city bus to Glacier Spur Road and walk the rest of the way (1.5 miles).

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You do not need a tour of Juneau. You can walk into town from your ship and explore on foot. It is not very large. You can walk to everything.

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You absolutely do not have to do shore excursions on a cruise. You are free to come and go at will from most cruise ships while they are in ports of call. Shore excursions are simply one means to explore the areas visited by the ship and to participate in available activities off the ship.

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Just south of downtown, the tram starts near the cruise ship dock. The five-minute ride takes you 1,800 feet halfway up the mountain for some spectacular views of Juneau and Gastineau Channel. From there, you can explore the terrain further on one of the hiking trails.

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Walking on a glacier in Alaska is an activity that every adventurous traveler should experience firsthand. Juneau is one of the best places for this with many glaciers and different types of excursion options.

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Juneau, Alaska's cost of living is 28% higher than the national average. The cost of living in any area can vary based on factors such as your career, its average salary and the real estate market of that area.

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