But of course, any road trip to Juneau necessitates a leg at sea; the only “road” in is the Alaska Marine Highway.
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The absence of a road network is due to the extremely rugged terrain surrounding the city. This in turn makes Juneau a de facto island city in terms of transportation, since all goods coming in and out must go by plane or boat, in spite of the city's location on the Alaskan mainland.
Getting Around TownDowntown 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.
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.
Juneau is Alaska's capital city and it should be high on your list of places to visit when you are in Alaska. It is unfortunately inaccessible by road so you will need to take a plane or boat there. If you want your own car there and want to skip the expense of renting a car, you will need to ship your car to Juneau.
This question, because of the specific requirements and details of “driving to”, and “not passing through Canada” has only one answer - NO, it is not possible! Cars/vehicles transit from the Lower 48 to Alaska all the time, but the ONLY WAY TO DRIVE THEM for that trip is to take the ALCAN, in whole or in part.
Juneau spans 3,254 square miles. And while you might want a car to travel and see all that Juneau has to offer, you won't need a car in Juneau downtown because it is extremely walkable. Depending on where you stay in downtown Juneau, you might have a 1- to 2-mile walk to get to some sightseeing downtown.
Only 20 percent of Alaska is accessible by road. Despite a land mass of 586,412 square miles, Alaska only has 12 numbered highways. This means most of Alaska is wilderness – untamed, untouched wilderness, rare to find anywhere else in the US.
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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