Popular places to visit
Mendenhall Glacier
Wander along a trail and admire cascading waterfalls, a dense rainforest and southeastern Alaska’s Coast Mountains from this spectacular glacier.
Auke Bay
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Auke Bay during your travels in Juneau. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Mendenhall Ice Caves
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mendenhall Ice Caves during your travels in Juneau. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Nugget Falls
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Nugget Falls during your travels in Juneau. Discover the area's glaciers and seek out the hiking trails.
Tracy Arm
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tracy Arm during your travels in Juneau. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Taku Glacier
Explore the great outdoors at Taku Glacier, a lovely green space in Juneau. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Self-Guided Juneau Scavenger Hunt: Juneau Journey
Back Loop Hotel Deals
Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau
Place was clean and it was quiet however there was a few shady characters hanging around.
Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025
Super 8 by Wyndham Juneau
Customer service was great. Friendly driver/front desk. First room had no heat but I was brought a heater. They later gave me a new room. Was able to drop me back at the airport during the snow storm. I would recommend.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Aspen Suites Hotel Juneau
The hotel was very clean an thr staff was helpful
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Four Points by Sheraton Juneau
Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025
Best Western Grandma's Feather Bed
I always choose this hotel on my frequent visits to Juneau. Cozy room, exceptional staff, and a hot breakfast? Cant be beat.
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Juneau Hotel
Highly recommended
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Back Loop
Mendenhaven
The restaurants and museums are a few reasons travelers visit Mendenhaven. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Mendenhall Ice Caves and Nugget Falls are a few top sights nearby.
Mendenhall Valley
Discover the stunning Mendenhall Glacier, explore Mendenhall Wetlands State Game Refuge, or shop at Mendenhall Mall and Nugget Mall in this Alaskan valley. Don't miss the picturesque Mendenhall Lake and River.
Lemon Creek
Lemon Creek might not have many top sights, but Mendenhall Ice Caves and Alaska Governor's Mansion are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Salmon Creek
While visiting Salmon Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Gastineau Channel and Twin Lakes.
North Douglas
While visiting North Douglas, you might make a stop by sights like Eaglecrest Ski Area and Gastineau Channel.
West Juneau
When in West Juneau, you can plan a visit to Alaska State Capitol and Mount Roberts Tramway, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
