Don's Guidebook
Food scene
A classic Alaskan dive bar serving up fresh deep fried Alaskan halibut
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Sandbar & Grill
2525 Industrial BlvdA classic Alaskan dive bar serving up fresh deep fried Alaskan halibut
Good beer and great food. Red spruce is a restaurant inside the brewery run by my high school classmate chef lionel uddipa. If your a foodie this is your spot chef Nell was trained at the le cordon blue and has worked in many Michelin stared restaurants.
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Forbidden Peak Brewery
11798 Glacier HwyGood beer and great food. Red spruce is a restaurant inside the brewery run by my high school classmate chef lionel uddipa. If your a foodie this is your spot chef Nell was trained at the le cordon blue and has worked in many Michelin stared restaurants.
Our go to sushi spot! Also serving Thai and Chinese food.
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Canton Asian Bistro
8585 Old Dairy RdOur go to sushi spot! Also serving Thai and Chinese food.
Iv traveled the world with Dave, he’s a real character. If your looking for a fun downtown experience go to Dave’s his food truck park is fun and lively. Eat tacos drink beer that’s his motto.
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Deckhand Dave's Fish Tacos
139 S Franklin StIv traveled the world with Dave, he’s a real character. If your looking for a fun downtown experience go to Dave’s his food truck park is fun and lively. Eat tacos drink beer that’s his motto.
Sandpiper Cafe
429 W Willoughby AveJuneau’s best breakfast spot!
A family friendly pizza spot with video games and free popcorn.
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Bullwinkle's Pizza Parlor
9108 Mendenhall Mall RdA family friendly pizza spot with video games and free popcorn.
A small family run hole in the wall serving authentic Mexican food. This is my go to for quick friendly delicious Mexican food.
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El Zarape
1961 Anka StA small family run hole in the wall serving authentic Mexican food. This is my go to for quick friendly delicious Mexican food.
a summer seasonal restaurant serving up some delicious options and has outdoor seating. I love the “boom boom” shrimp and the flight decker sandwich. The food is affordable and the staff is top notch.
Alaska Fish & Chips Company at the Flight Deck
2 Marine Way a summer seasonal restaurant serving up some delicious options and has outdoor seating. I love the “boom boom” shrimp and the flight decker sandwich. The food is affordable and the staff is top notch.
A guy named James beard said to eat here. I go for the specials menu, it’s unique and delicious. Chef Rachel Carrillo Barrill is a former classmate and friend, her food is next level.
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In Bocca al Lupo
120 2nd StA guy named James beard said to eat here. I go for the specials menu, it’s unique and delicious. Chef Rachel Carrillo Barrill is a former classmate and friend, her food is next level.
Sightseeing
A great loop trail at the mendenhall glacier. Gain some elevation and get some views on this 2 hr hike!
East Glacier Trail Trailhead
Glacier Spur RoadA great loop trail at the mendenhall glacier. Gain some elevation and get some views on this 2 hr hike!
This is my daily walk! 50 minutes and you don’t have to drive anywhere. I leave from the house and turn right, after a short section of highway walking your at the trailhead. There are two docks and a boat launch located along the trail, they are great places to swim on a hot day!
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Auke Lake Hiking Trail
Glacier HighwayThis is my daily walk! 50 minutes and you don’t have to drive anywhere. I leave from the house and turn right, after a short section of highway walking your at the trailhead. There are two docks and a boat launch located along the trail, they are great places to swim on a hot day!
The perseverance trail area offers many hiking options, some long some steep and some relatively flat. Granite creek basin is my favorite, if your looking for a challenge and a view head for mt Juneau a 6.5 mile hike to the top.
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Perseverance Trail
Perseverance TrailThe perseverance trail area offers many hiking options, some long some steep and some relatively flat. Granite creek basin is my favorite, if your looking for a challenge and a view head for mt Juneau a 6.5 mile hike to the top.
50 minutes up the trail will lead you to one of the best views of the mendenhall glacier. This is also where the ice cave trail spurs from.
West Glacier Trailhead
Skaters Cabin Road50 minutes up the trail will lead you to one of the best views of the mendenhall glacier. This is also where the ice cave trail spurs from.
Hike up spend $15 per person on food beer or merch and get a free ride down on the mt Roberts tram.
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Mt. Roberts Trailhead
1001 Basin RdHike up spend $15 per person on food beer or merch and get a free ride down on the mt Roberts tram.
Don’t feel like hiking, ride the tram up and enjoy the view!!
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Mount Roberts Tramway station
490 S Franklin StDon’t feel like hiking, ride the tram up and enjoy the view!!
Named after my aunt Amy Jos father, this is a great place to learn about salmon. Inside you will find some awesome aquariums.
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DIPAC's Macaulay Salmon Hatchery
2697 Channel DrNamed after my aunt Amy Jos father, this is a great place to learn about salmon. Inside you will find some awesome aquariums.
Our local ski area is small but mighty, grooming a former Olympian and numerous pro snowboarders. It is also a great summer recreation area.
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Eaglecrest Ski Area
3000 Fish Creek RdOur local ski area is small but mighty, grooming a former Olympian and numerous pro snowboarders. It is also a great summer recreation area.
Located within walking distance from the house. They offer affordable kayak rentals. They also partner with forbidden peak brewery for “bays to brews” a discounted rental and beer pairing.
Alaska Boat and Kayak Rental Shop
11521 Glacier HwyLocated within walking distance from the house. They offer affordable kayak rentals. They also partner with forbidden peak brewery for “bays to brews” a discounted rental and beer pairing.
Alaska State Museum
395 Whittier StA great rainy day activity. Get educated on Alaska!
Bar
This is your closest watering hole. Squires has a full bar and a great view of the boat harbor, darts, cornhole and pull tabs(our version of gambling).
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Squirez Bar
11806 Glacier HwyThis is your closest watering hole. Squires has a full bar and a great view of the boat harbor, darts, cornhole and pull tabs(our version of gambling).
Juneau’s downtown party spot. Full bar, late night food, dancing and a dj on the weekends
Imperial Billiard & Bar
241 Front StJuneau’s downtown party spot. Full bar, late night food, dancing and a dj on the weekends
A small craft cocktail bar serving up some fancy drinks with great ambiance. This place is popular and often draws a crowd.
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The Narrows Bar
148 S Franklin StA small craft cocktail bar serving up some fancy drinks with great ambiance. This place is popular and often draws a crowd.
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Whale watch tour
Juneau Is famous for whale watching tours where you can see humpback whales, orcas and other marine wildlife in there natural habitat.
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The Mendenhall Glacier
This is a spectacular glacier that is a must see for visitors to Juneau. The visitor center offers indoor exhibits and educational programs about the glaciers history and the surounding environment. The house is located 11 minutes by car and 30 minutes by bike to the visitor center parking lot. Overall The Mendenhall glacier is an awe inspiring natural wonder that is not to be missed.