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Ben Franklin Variety Store

3.8 (9 reviews)
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Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center

Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center

4.8(262 reviews)
9.0 mi

Mendenhall Glacier is a must visit. Trails are easy for families and friends to enjoy. In Autumn,…read moreevenings are extremely wet/muddy/cold, but the views of waterfalls/nature/trees/glaciers/Alaskan wildlife/are all very well worth exploring. At least the views are amazing and there's free shuttle buses to take you back to downtown Juneau. Note, women's restroom at the visitor center is heavily congested with only 3 bathroom stalls, so be prepared for long lines. Otherwise, use nearby public restrooms. There's no snacks/foods/beverages to buy onsite. Bear country. Some people have seen bears and whales or eagles. Follow the walkable trail options and never go off route here. Expect lots of tourists even during cold months. I like the museum set up inside the visitors center up those flights of stairs or you can use the elevator/with restricted hours of operations. It's a very good walk on trails if you're coming here to stay for 2-3 hours. Nothing strenuous or difficult. Seniors and kids enjoy it too. Glacier views in Alaska are a must see since it brings you closer to Alaskan life. Mendenhall Glacier is worth paying for if you need a good stretch away from the downtown Juneau shopping district. Loved it very much here.

If you're visiting Juneau, the hike to Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget Falls is an absolute must. The…read moreviews are breathtaking from start to finish, and seeing the glacier up close with Nugget Falls cascading beside it is something you won't forget. Money-saving tip: Skip the expensive excursions and take the Juneau Capital Transit bus from downtown to Dredge Lake Rd., which is the closest bus stop to Mendenhall. From there, it's about a 1.7-mile walk to the Visitor Center, followed by an easy 1.5-mile hike to Nugget Falls. The trail is well maintained and suitable for most people. The bus costs just $2 each way. Be sure to bring exact change or download the Token Transit app from the App Store to pay your fare. The bus system was easy to navigate, and we had no trouble figuring it out. In my opinion, this is one of the best values in Juneau. You get the same incredible glacier views and unforgettable experience that many people pay hundreds of dollars for on organized excursions. If you're comfortable walking a few miles, this is absolutely the way to do it!

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Northstar Gift Shop - Photo of my Little dude rating this place "2 thumbs up"

Northstar Gift Shop

3.1(8 reviews)
0.1 mi

Absolutely ridiculous customer service. My daughter accidentally dropped a cheap plastic magnet and…read morea tiny piece brok off. The employees immediately demanded that we pay for it. I understand expecting customers to be respectful of merchandise, but accidents happen--especially in a tourist gift shop that welcomes families and children. I've traveled extensively and have never been treated this way over a low-cost souvenir item. What stood out wasn't the money, but the pettiness and complete lack of customer service. A business that values its customers would have handled the situation with a little grace and understanding. Instead, they chose to make us feel unwelcome and embarrassed over a piece of plastic worth very little. There are plenty of souvenir shops that appreciate their customers. I'd recommend spending your money elsewhere.

found a very nice Ulu knife. The lady (Older India person) told me it was the only one she had…read moreleft. She was sold out of all her Ulu's except this one. It was beautiful. It had a blue wood on the left side and caribou in the middle and another colored wood on the right. I told her I would take it. Miraculously when I told her I was needing 2, she just happen to find another one. I should have known then something was fishy. So I bought both of them. $710. When we got home from our trip 2 weeks later I opened the boxes she wrapped them in and found she did not give me the original Ulu I had picked out but gave me another one that just had a caribou handle. Don't shop here! First she lies to me, then she switched out the knife I picked out with another one. I will calling the chamber of commerce in Juneau.

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WmSpear Design - The interior of our new location

WmSpear Design

4.3(6 reviews)
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Special spot. A friend told us to check this out and we loved it. Beautiful pins and zipper pulls…read more A way more special souvenir than a tshirt.

(This is more about the online store than the brick-and-mortar one, since Juneau is hard to get to…read morebut anyone can shop online.) I first came across these unique pins at Elliott Bay Books, in Seattle, and immediately fell in love with their quirky designs. Sure, they have the usual flowers and birds for your grandma... but they also have body parts and organs, syringes and beakers, deck chairs and masted tallships, skeletons and whiskey bottles! The pins are intricately patterned and made by hand. You really have to see them up close to appreciate the detail, but these aren't shoddy made-in-China tie tacks. The high-quality craftsmanship is obvious, and I get tons of compliments on mine. Most of the designs also come as zipper pulls if you're not a pin person. Their website is no-frills, but easy to browse and purchase from, and each item has a funny description - you can tell they are serious about their work but have a sense of humor. And the pins are amazingly affordable - most are about $12 and I didn't see anything over $20! You'd pay just as much for some mass-produced trash at a chain store. Shipping is a flat $3 per order and it's FAST. I even got a follow-up email from the company thanking me for my purchase! Even if you're not headed to Alaska anytime soon, if you like fun, unique jewelry with a slightly dark sense of humor, check out William Spear's awesome stuff.

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