{"id":7056,"date":"2020-03-10T15:27:22","date_gmt":"2020-03-10T19:27:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adventurousretirement.com\/blog\/?p=7056"},"modified":"2020-06-05T11:05:23","modified_gmt":"2020-06-05T15:05:23","slug":"unexpected-adventures-in-juneau","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adventurousretirement.com\/blog\/unexpected-adventures-in-juneau\/","title":{"rendered":"Pleasantly Surprised by Unexpected Adventures in Juneau Alaska"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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We were stuck in Juneau! There are no roads to drive our RV out, and the ferry workers went on strike. \u2018Oh no, now what!\u2019 is what many of us \u2013 Juneau Alaska tourists said when visiting with a vehicle. We counted on the Ferry to transport us to an Alaskan port connected to the rest of roadway system. Despite the helplessness, we were pleasantly surprised by the unexpected adventures in Juneau in our 2.5 weeks there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

You may be wondering \u2018what is Juneau Alaska like?\u2019 It\u2019s a little seaside\/mountain town with a backdrop of stunning glaciers. Juneau offers adventures from easy to difficult, both indoor and outdoor activities. We loved spending additional time in Juneau \u2013 what a pleasant surprise!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before visiting, I thought Juneau was just a capital city with a cruise ship port filled with tourist traps. While there are plenty of Juneau Alaska tourist attractions, especially near the cruise ship pier, Juneau offers free and paid experiences from local culture and history, to outdoor adventures worth the time and money. It\u2019s exciting to see the wildlife and experience some of the exhilarating Alaskan outdoor sports around Juneau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

How to spend a day or more in Juneau Alaska? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many \u2018Must Sees\u2019 from Juneau Alaska. When visiting Juneau, there\u2019s everything from Mendenhall Glacier in Tongass National Forest<\/a>, to the Alaska State Museum, Juneau and Douglas City Museums, Sealaska Heritage Center, Juneau Icefield and glaciers, to the most unique gardens you will ever see. There\u2019s a salmon hatchery, eagles and sea lions, Mount Roberts, whale watching, wildlife viewing, fishing, and more. We filled our days with unexpected adventures in Juneau Alaska.<\/p>\n\n\n\n