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Mendenhall Glacier

709 W 9th St, Juneau, Alaska 99801
Description: Situated 12 miles from downtown Juneau, the scenic 12-mile long Mendenhall Glacier draws nearly half a million visitors each year. The Mendenhall Glacier Visitors Center should be your first stop, as it provides a wealth...Read More
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Mendenhall Glacier Reviews

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This Is a Juneau Must-See

  • 5 out of 5 stars by akphotograph from Wasilla, Alaska
  • July 9, 2010
Quote: I travel to Juneau 6 or 7 times a year and always visit Mendenhall Glacier. There are several places for a close up look and for photographs.

Mendenhall Glacier

  • 3 out of 5 stars by sizemoretravel from Jacksonville, Florida
  • February 21, 2008
Mendenhall Glacier
Quote: Juneau Alaska was our first port call during our Alaskan Cruise. We first decided to visit Mendenhall Glacer 13 miles from downtown Juneau, Alaska. Here are the visitor's center hours of operation:May-September8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Sun-SatAdmission:... Read the full Mendenhall Glacier review

From journal Alaskan Cruise from Seattle

Glacier Gardens & Mendenhall Glacier

  • 5 out of 5 stars by weeblewobble46 from Marietta, Georgia
  • June 26, 2007
Glacier Gardens & Mendenhall Glacier
Quote: The day dawns cool and drizzly. We eat at the Windjammer Buffet for breakfast and head to the gangplank. As we disembark, we see the bus for our tour. It is a BUS - not a motorcoach (no bathroom on it). It is not quite at the same level as a... Read the full Mendenhall Glacier review

From journal Cruise to Beautiful Alaska

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Mendenhall Glacier

  • 2 out of 5 stars by dimmzy from Rochester, New York
  • June 20, 2006
Quote: Mendenhall Glacier is touted as one of the prime natural attractions near Juneau, but my best advice to you is...skip it. Alaska has many other more impressive glaciers (Glacier Bay) and there are other attractions to visit if your time is limited,... Read the full Mendenhall Glacier review

From journal Alaska Cruise: Scenery, Seas + a Toe Cocktail

Mendenhall Glacier Helicopter Tour

  • 4 out of 5 stars by RyanT from Sachse, Texas
  • July 18, 2005
Mendenhall Glacier Helicopter Tour
Quote: If you are ever in Juneau, I highly recommend you to go see Mendenhall Glacier. It was one of the best parts about the cruise. You can the see the glacier either by land or by air. My preference would be to see it by air and take a helicopter to see... Read the full Mendenhall Glacier review

From journal Norwegian Dream: Alaska

Mendenhall Glacier

  • 5 out of 5 stars by HnlGirl from Hermosa Beach, California
  • June 18, 2005
Mendenhall Glacier
Quote: I cruised the Mendenhall on my first trip to Alaska in 1984. This time the rivers were just starting to form, and it was an amazing and beautiful hike to the glacier. With the changing of the seasons and the air growing warmer, the waterfalls were... Read the full Mendenhall Glacier review

From journal Alaskan Cruise 2004

Mendenhall Glacier and Whale-Watching Tour

Mendenhall Glacier and Whale-Watching Tour
Quote: A coach bus picks you up from the ship and first takes you to Mendenhall Glacier, probably your first view of a glacier on the trip and, possibly, in your life. The driver did a countdown to what he calls the "WOW" point, which he was correct about... Read the full Mendenhall Glacier review

From journal Affordable Alaska Cruise on a Modest Budget

Mendenhall Glacier and Visitors Center

  • 5 out of 5 stars by panda2 from California, California
  • June 6, 2004
Quote: Mendenhall Glacier Visitors' Center is part of the U.S. Forest Service. There's a miniature model of the Mendenhall Glacier, a gift shop. The visitor center is nice, but the Mendenhall Glacier is a wonderful view and the top attraction of Juneau if... Read the full Mendenhall Glacier review

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Mendendall Glacier

  • 4 out of 5 stars by sasha1 from , Florida
  • September 15, 2001
Mendendall Glacier
Quote: Mendenall Glacier is located a short distance from Juneau. Tours are available or you can simply grab a cab or van ride out to the glacier for about $5.00. Plan to spend a few hours. Start your visit at the Park Center. There are exhibits and... Read the full Mendenhall Glacier review

From journal Juneau for Everyone

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Mendenhall Glacier

  • 4 out of 5 stars by samepenny from West, Texas
  • October 21, 2000
Mendenhall Glacier
Quote: Mendenhall Glacier is often the first glacier of any size that most visitors to Alaska see. It is in retreat mode. When you are at the Visitor's Center, you will see photos and charts showing how much the glacier has moved in recent years. Very... Read the full Mendenhall Glacier review

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