Overview

Juneau, the capital city of "The Last Frontier," has come a long way since its early days as a gold rush town. Founded in 1880 when Joseph Juneau and Richard Harris struck gold, the town was nothing more than an outpost until 1906 when it was renamed from Harrisville to Juneau and dubbed the capital of Alaska. Juneau's growth has been slow and steady, due in large part to the fact that the city isn't accessible by land. Because of this many locals rely on the sea�as fishermen, cannery workers, or cruise line employees�for their living. Juneau's population of 30,000 gets a huge bump several times each week when the cruise ships pull into port and let the passengers disembark in this wilderness wonderland�in just a few hours visitors can explore a glacier, experience Native Tlingit Indian culture, eat a world-class meal, and buy internationally renowned artworks. Juneau's remoteness has also protected it from over-commercialization. The "San Francisco of the North" has a beautifully intact historic district that wends between scenic Gastineau Channel and the peak of Mount Roberts.

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