Few cities in the U.S. are as beautiful as Juneau. Not only is Juneau the capital of Alaska, but residents claim it is the most scenic capital in the country.

The downtown, which hugs the side of Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts, has many narrow streets running past a mixture of new structures, old storefronts and slanted houses.  The bustling waterfront features cruise ships, tankers, fishing boats, a few kayakers and floatplanes buzzing in and out.  Another element to the mystique of Juneau is the fact that it is only accessible via sea or air - no roads connect Juneau to the rest of the North American highway system.  Cars and trucks are transported to and from Juneau by barge or the State owned ferry called the Alaska Marine Highway System