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Located on a quiet side street just two blocks from downtown the Gold Street Inn is within easy walking distance to many historical sites, hiking trails and scenic attractions, fine dining and shopping. The Alaska State Museum, Capital Building, Governor Mansion, Russian Orthodox Church are also just a few blocks away. If you wish to go outside the downtown area to view the Mendenhall Glacier and surrounding area, Juneau has an excellent bus system or hire a personal taxi.


 

Tours

Alaska Boat and Kayak
Motorboat and sea kayak rental, and guided kayak, whale watch, and fishing expeditions. We rent aluminum motorboats from 16' to 23', and stable single and double kayaks. All equipment comes with safety gear and instruction if you need it. Guided trips leave daily from Auke Bay. Call for schedule. We also transport kayaks and people to Mendenhall lake and outlying areas.
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Adventure Bound Alaska
Juneau's #1 choice for full-day cruises to Tracy Arm & Sawyer Glacier. Comfort, safety & elbow room and personal attention. Spacious 56ft. craft. See waterfalls, whales, seals, bears & eagles. Touch a glacier! Owned & operated by the Weber family.
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TEMSCO Helicopters
Premier helicopter glacier tours since 1983. Serving Juneau & Skagway year-round with glacier tours & custom charters. Dog-sledding on the Juneau Icefield with Iditarod & Yukon Quest sled dogs & mushers! Custom services for heli-skiing & photography.
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Taku Glacier Lodge
Breathtaking glacier flightseeing via floatplane to a scrumptious king salmon feast. Elegant, yet rustic dining. History, trails, scenery, wildlife, glaciers. This is the ultimate Alaskan adventure.
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Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure
Open Daily 9am to 6pm
Admission includes a guided tour aboard our deluxe covered golf carts taking you through your Rainforest Adventure!
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Mount Roberts Tramway
Experience everything Juneau has to offer --spectacular scenery, Native culture and art, nature trails, even shopping and dining -- all from atop Mt. Roberts! Tram tickets offer unlimited rides all day.
The Timberline Bar & Grill is the place to dine for great food surrounded by magnificent scenery. Lunch/dinner. Located at the Tram Mountain Station.
Adults $19.75. Children ages 7-12, $10.50.
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Juneau Gold panning Tour
Follow the route taken by Joe Juneau and Richard Harris in their search for gold more than 100 years ago. Try your hand at panning, with a promise of "guaranteed gold in every pan." Tour time: 1.5 hours $38.85, Child $26.25
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Juneau Gold Mining & History Tour
Relive Juneau's mining heritage on this one-of-a-kind tour of the remains of what was once the world's largest producing gold mine. View displays of mining equipment, then venture into the 360-foot long tunnel to learn more about the mining lifestyle. Tour time: 2.5 hours $59.00, Child $35.00
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Juneau City & Glacier Tour
Learn about Juneau's past and present as your motor coach takes you through downtown Juneau, Alaska's capital city. Stop at DIPAC Salmon Hatchery to learn about the life cycle of the salmon. The tour continues on to Mendenhall Glacier where you'll have time to view all the exhibits at the US Forest Service Visitor Center and Observatory, walk the trail to photo point, and just take in the magnificence of this glacier situated in Juneau's back yard. Tour time: 2.5 hours
Juneau City and Glacier Tour: From $38.00
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Icefield Excursion
This tour is approximately 1 hour in length including 25-30 minutes flight time and 15-20 minutes on the glacier with the pilot as the glacier guide. This tour is a pilot's choice in the sense that our pilots have autonomy as to the landing area and flight routes used as a single helicopter for a more remote peaceful Alaskan experience. An additional 45 minutes each direction for transportation and outfitting is required.
$173.00 per person
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Adventure Tour
This tour is approximately 90 minutes in length, this includes 50-60 minutes flight time that enables passengers to view more of the immense Juneau Icefield when weather permits. This 1 l/2 hour total tour takes you deep into the Juneau Icefield and lands in one of our permitted areas. A large portion of the 1500 square mile Juneau Icefield may be observed enroute. Weather permitting an alternate route returning to the airport provides additional scenic possibilities. Our pilots provide custom flights. A 15 walk supplements the narrated flight over the glacier with our pilot/guide who can answer additional questions or will use your camera to take photos of you and your friends. We provide transportation to and from the ship docks or selected downtown locations as needed. An additional 45 minutes each direction for transportation and outfitting is required Minimum 3 people for this exciting tour.
$275. Per person
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Glacier Flightseeing via Float Plane
Board your float plane on downtown Juneau's waterfront for a scenic 45 minute flight over Juneau's 1,500 square mile icecap. View huge, jagged cracks and crevasses, and the beautiful blue color of glacial ice. For a unique adventure, add a wilderness salmon bake to your flightseeing tour at Taku Wilderness Lodge.
Flightseeing: $135 includes tax
Taku Lodge Salmon Bake: $199 includes tax
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Tracy Arm Fjord Cruise
Journey through one of the most dramatic sites in the world - Tracy Arm Fjord. This narrow fjord twists and turns for over 30 miles, culminating in a spectacular view of the twin tidewater Sawyer Glaciers. Your captain will navigate as close as the ice floe allows, stopping for an extended stay at the face of the glacier. Watch for seals relaxing on the icebergs, bald eagles soaring above the cliffs and many other animals that call this area home. Learn about the natural history of the fjord, its glaciers and the wildlife from our onboard naturalist. Gain insights into Tlingit Native culture. Enjoy a hot lunch during your journey. Overcast days will not dampen your enjoyment as clouds and mist only heighten the drama of the fjord and intensify the glacial blue color. The m/v Keet catamaran was specially designed for this voyage, featuring two spacious levels with wraparound windows for unobstructed views. You can remain warm and dry inside the heated cabins or experience nature first-hand on the open upper deck.
Start Date: May 15, 2004
Last Date: September 2004
Departure Dates: Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Sunday, Monday
Departure Time: 8:45 am
Return Time: 5:00pm
For schedule information
Contact 800-478-3610
Duration: 8 hours
Price: Adults $119 plus tax
Child: $70 plus tax
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Mendenhall Glacier River Rafting
An adventure awaits you as you paddle out onto Mendenhall Lake near the face of the majestic Mendenhall Glacier in the Tongass National Forest. Your journey takes you on an exciting ride down the Mendenhall River, which flows from the glacier. A sense of adventure, film for your camera and an appreciation of natural beauty and cultural history are all that you'll need. Join the adventure and paddle along with your guide, or sit back and let us do the work as you take in
the spectacular scenery. Our knowledgeable guides provide narration on the legends and landscapes of the area. We provide rain gear, boots, and life jackets.
Daily mid-May - September 2004
Duration: 4 hours, departs at 8:00am 11:30 am and 3:00pm
$99.75 adult
$66.49 child 12 and under
Note: Children must weigh at least 50 pounds to fit into the life jackets.
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Channel Islands Sea Kayaking
Sea kayak along the awe-inspiring Inside Passage. With the snow-capped Chilkat Mountains as a backdrop, you may see bald eagles, sea birds, seals and the occasional whale in the waters north of Juneau. You'll feel the exhilaration of seeing the world from the water's level. This active adventure tour gets you out and paddling. Our guides provide incredible insite into the natural environment surrounding you. No experience is necessary. We use stable two-person kayaks and provide you with spray skirts, life jackets, rain gear and boots.
Daily mid-May - September 2004
Duration: 6-7 hours, departs at 9:30am $114.45 adult

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One Day Bear Viewing Adventure
Where else can you take a scenic floatplane trip, sea kayak into a rainforest wilderness, have an excellent opportunity to see Alaskan brown bears, and be back in a capital city in time for dinner? This one-day excursion is extraordinary!

This full-day adventure begins early in the morning. We pick you up in downtown Juneau, outfit you with gear, then head out on a 25-minute scenic floatplane flight to Windfall Island in the Admiralty Island National Monument. From there, we sea kayak to the edge of the Pack Creek Brown Bear Sanctuary. A short beach walk brings us to the mouth of Pack Creek, where we hope to see Alaskan brown bear fishing for salmon or feeding in the beach meadows. We may also take a marvelous 1.5 mile hike through the old-growth coastal rainforest to an observation tower on upper Pack Creek.

No experience is necessary, but be prepared for easy hiking and sea kayaking, and possible inclement weather (we provide rain gear). There are no facilities of any kind in this wilderness area. Trips book early, so call soon to ensure space on this most amazing one-day adventure. Begins and ends in Juneau.

Most dates available in late May and June.
Reserved Peak Season Dates 2004
July: 6,7,9,22,30
August: 2,5,6,10,18,19,24
Begins and ends in Juneau
Cost....................$495 (3-10 guests)
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Alaskan Brewing Company
FREE BREWERY TOURS! Sample award-winning beers on tap. View brewing and bottling operations with a knowledgeable guide while learning about our gold-rush recipe, Alaskan Amber.
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DIPAC Fish Hatchery
The DIPAC Salmon Hatchery was completed in 1990 at a capital cost of $7.4 million. The hatchery is permitted for 50 million pink, 111 million chum, 1.5 million coho and 700,000 chinook. The facility can in fact hold up to 300 million eggs. The Macaulay Salmon Hatchery is one of the five largest salmon hatcheries in the State of Alaska.
Monday - Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday - Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission Rates are $3.25 for adults, $1.75 for children, and $12.00 for a group pass
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Museums

Alaska State Museum
The Alaska State Museum has been the official repository of Alaska's history since 1900. It is home to more than 23,000 artifacts, works of fine art and natural history and features both permanent and temporary exhibitions. The Museum dedicates more than half of its exhibition space to permanent displays ranging from a life-sized eagle nesting tree located in a Southeast Alaska rainforest setting to a scaled-down replica of the stern of Capt. George Vancouver's ship, "Discovery," dry-docked in the Museum's children's room. Among its most popular exhibits are clothing, weapons, tools and ceremonial objects from the distinct Alaska Native populations as well as icons and other memorabilia from Russian American days. Volunteers offer tours of the Museum during the summer and by special arrangement during the rest of the year. A Museum Store, operated by the Friends of the Alaska State Museum, offers a variety of Alaska Native handcrafted items, art and jewelry, as well as Alaska books, post cards and gifts for children. The Museum is located downtown Juneau within walking distance of the cruise ship terminal at 395 Whittier St. Summer hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. seven days a week. Fall, winter and spring hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. General admission is $5 during the summer season, with annual passes that allow unlimited visits available for $15.
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Juneau - Douglas City Museum
With more than 6,000 historical and fine art objects, the City Museum offers year round exhibits, fall and winter community programming, art classes, educational tours, the Juneau history grant, local history preservation, and research assistance. Exhibits feature local history and Tlingit culture. A timeline introduces visitors to the Juneau-Douglas area's general history. Gold mining (placer mining through company days) is displayed in the mining gallery. A relief map of the Juneau area is another museum highlight. Our video "Juneau:City Built on Gold," shown on the half-hour, is free to museum visitors. Summer hours (weekdays 9:00-5:00, weekends 10:00-5:00) are early May - September. Closed July 4. Summer Adult admission $3, 18 & under free.
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Last Chance Mining Museum & Historic Park
Last Chance Mining Museum. Unique Gold Rush experience; Historic mining buildings in wilderness setting featuring 3-D glass map, world's largest air compressor, underground exhibits. Gift shop: new & antiques.

Fishing

Auke Bay Sportfishing & Sightseeing
FISH JUNEAU - FISH WITH THE BEST! Experience Alaska with a fishing or sightseeing adventure of a lifetime! Capt. Todd offers four, six and eight hour charters aboard the 42' Beartrack. Overnight charters and custom tours are also available. Transportation is provided to and from the Beartrack for free.
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Dining:

Hangar on the Wharf
Experience Juneau's only waterfront restaurant, featuring S.E. Alaska's largest selection of micro-brews and great food all in a wonderful atmosphere. Reservations suggested.
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Twisted Fish Co. - Alaskan Grill
A wild place for wild fish! Juneau's premier dining experience, featuring wild Alaskan seafood with a waterfront view and friendly Alaskan service.


Gold Creek Salmon Bake Dinner
You'll be tempted by the smell of fresh Alaska salmon basting over an alder wood fire. The bounty of the Great Land is at your table. In additon to freshly grilled salmon, enjoy barbecued ribs, baked beans, rice pilaf, salads, and beverages. Includes transportation from downtown hotels.
Salmon Bake: $29.40, Child $19.95


Fiddlehead Restaurant and Di Sopra
Creative, natural cuisine served with warm Alaskan hospitality. Fresh seafood, in-house carved angus beef and Juneau's best desserts. Enjoy a taste of Italy with an Alaskan flair (Upstairs at Di Sopra). Two restaurants, one Bakery, one easy location all at Juneau's Culinary Landmark, The Fiddlehead Restaurant and Di Sopra (upstairs.)
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Heritage Coffee Company & Café
Heritage Coffee Company was established in 1974, bringing specialty coffee to Southeast Alaska. Our adherence to standards of high quality in coffee roasting has been recognized through out the country. Heritage Coffee Company was most recently the recipient of the prestigious 2002 Presidential award from Dr. Miguel Angel Rodriguez, President of Costa Rica. This award was given in recognition of Heritage Coffee Company's long term dedication to promoting quality, consistency and sustainability.
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Pharmacy

Juneau Drug Co, Inc.
In the historic Valentine Building, a drug store the way they used to be! Friendly pharmacy staff, herbal vitamins, nutritional supplements, finer fragrances, film, batteries, and your favorite magazines.
The only pharmacy located directly downtown. Juneau Drug meets all of your needs with one stop shopping.

Grocery

Rainbow Foods
Natural Food Store and Deli located just two blocks from our inn.

Foodland Shopping Center
Downtown Juneau's only supermarket has everything you will need.

Shopping

Galligaskins
Exceptional collection of unique Alaskan clothing featuring custom designs found nowhere else. Gifts, jewelry, souvenirs, kids and all sizes.
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Annie Kaill's Fine Crafts Gallery
Nestled in the heart of Juneau's historic district; named among "Alaska's Best Places" by Frommer's discriminating shoppers discover art, pottery, jewelry and distinctive gifts.
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Local Taxi Tours

Juneau Taxi and Tours
Custom tours at $45/hour for 1-7 passengers.
907-790-4511

Capital Cab 907-586-2772

Metro Taxi  907-586-2121

 

Juneau Gold Street Inn
303 Gold Street
Juneau, Alaska  99801
Phone/Fax (907)586-9863
Owner: Shelby Edwards
Manager: Jaye Johnson
E-mail: info@juneauinn.com


 

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Juneau Convention and Visitors Bureau
Alaska Travel Industry Association
Professional Association of Innkeepers International

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