What to see and where to eat if you’ve got only a few hours before your Alaska cruise.
Gold brought the first American settlers to Juneau, Alaska, in the 1880s, when glistening nuggets "the size of peas and beans" were nestled in the burly rivers, mountain peaks, and sparkling inlets around what is now Alaska's capital.
Today, Alaska cruise passengers can enjoy Juneau's greatest riches—its incomparable setting and nearby adventures: whale watching, bear viewing, mountain hiking, salmon fishing, ocean kayaking, and glacier trekking. Indoor pursuits include a culture center and the restaurants of two award-winning chefs who have made Juneau the state's culinary capital, too.