- The list below includes 13 free or cheap things to do in or near Juneau, Alaska, including 13 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Hiking Trails, Glacier and Ziplines.
- From Mount Roberts Trail to Perseverance National Recreation Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Juneau.
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Dealbucks can be used to purchase movie tickets and concessions at multiple theaters on Dealflicks.com
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Experience breath-taking mountain views when you hike Mount Roberts Trail in Juneau. The trailhead starts near downtown and visitors can hike all the way or ride a tram up to the restaurant at the midway point and hike to the summit.
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Originally used by natives and gold miners, Perseverance National Recreation Trail offers visitors a scenic hike where they can view goats, wild berries, mines, and other landmarks. The trail ends at a picnic area situated by a stream.
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A botanical garden with a 1,000 ft long trail, Juneau Rainforest Garden contains seasonal wildflowers, skunk cabbage, forget-me-nots and Western Hemlock and Sitka Spruce trees. The garden includes a 70 ft pavilion where refreshments are served.
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Point Bridget State Park is a 2,850 acre state park populated by meadows, cliffs, streams, and rocky beaches. The streams are suitable for salmon fishing, and the meadows and forests are great for skiing and snowshoeing during the winter months.
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Covering more than 650,000 acres, the Tracy Arm Fjord is formed from the Tracy Arm and the Endicott Arm. They are both over 30 miles long, and 1/5 of the area is covered with floating ice.
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Located on a 5,815 acres recreational area, the Mendenhall Glacier is currently receding, but the prognosis is promising. There is also a visitors' center on the site.
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Since November 1933, many people have sought peace by visiting the Shrine of St. Therese. Visitors see a log cabin church, view statues in the Way of the Cross, stroll through the Shrine Columbarium and Garden, prayer walk in the Merciful Love Labyrinth, and hike the Good Shepherd Rosary/Grotto Trail.
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8510 Mendenhall Loop Road, Juneau, AK 99801
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Located in the Tongass National Forest in Juneau, the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center offers a wealth of information on the glacier, including an informational film, exhibits, brochures, and books. The center is also the entry to a network of trails.
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There are 3 entertainment packages offered by Alaska Zipline Adventures: the original Zipline tour over the forest, the alpine and the glacier Zipline tour, and the Zip and Jeep adventure.
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The Alaska State Museum has a collection of over 32,000 exhibits, from which approximately 15,000 are dedicated to the natives which inhabited the area.