Juneau started its journey of becoming a city in 1880 when Joe Juneau and Richard Harris discovered gold in the area. The initial inhabitants of the Juneau area site were the Tlingit Indians. The Tlingit Indians survived on fish from the waters of the channel. Large-scale mining would soon overlap fishing as the city turned fishers into miners (fishers of gold). Without any delay, the city's pioneers developed various architectural plans and masterpieces for the city layout. Thus, in 1900 the city broke ground to build the city. In the next six years, Juneau would become the region's administrative capital. The first half of the 20th Century in Juneau would be fueled by gold exploration. However, in 1944 the Juneau-Alaska gold exploration came to an end. This was part of the gradual closure of the major gold mines. In 1917, gold mining in Douglas Island had come to an end. The closure was due to the increase in the number of cave-ins and large-scale flooding that covered the Treadwell mine. Juneau experienced essential changes in the following years, including a merger with Douglas in 1970. In effect, Juneau became the largest city by landmass. Towards the close of the 20th Century, Juneau would experience a boom due to oil discovery and boom in the oil industry.

If you are a history and art lover, the Downtown Museums are some of the most beautiful museums. Tour, the Juneau-Douglas City Museum, to have a view of the beautiful artifacts in the city. The most fantastic thing about Downtown Museums is the layers of history on the museum's shelves and galleries. In the same spirit of adventure, visit the Last Chance Mining Museum, which pays homage to the pioneering years known for the gold rush.

For a weekend of expedition and water activities, tour the Tracy Arm Fjord, a lake located 45 miles south of the city. Some of the fun activities to indulge in include rowing around the mountains, fishing and cruising.

To have an intimate encounter with nature, visit the Mendenhall Glacier and Visitor Centre. From the visitor's center, you can see the majestic shift of the glaciers. Watch the Mendenhall Glacier as it shifts from this site. If you are interested in the history and changes in the glacier, watch a 15 minutes film in the center.

For more scenic places, take part in the Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure. The Glacier Gardens Rainforest is one of the beautiful nature trails with well-manicured gardens. Come with your friends for a picnic or a team-building activity to the Glacier Gardens Rainforest. The quiet and scenic environment is likely to stir peace and teamwork.

For a night of fun, visit the Lucky Lady Pub. It is best known for its music, drinks and dance. The Viking Lounge Pull Tabs & Billiards and the Marlintini's Lounge are also significant considerations for club-hopping lovers.