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The third largest & capital city of Alaska, Juneau sits nestled amongst some of the most breathtaking sceneries in the world. Great snowcapped peaks, cold clear waters and eerie blue glaciers surround it on every side. It seems that outdoor adventures in Juneau are as plentiful as snowflakes. The city is famous for its water-sporting activities & justifiably a paradise for kayaking enthusiasts & rafters. However, one special sight to behold when in this city is the huge Juneau glaciers. Other outdoor recreations include, boat tours, camping, hiking, mountain biking, etc.

The official residence of the Governor of Alaska was designed by James Knox Taylor. The Governor's Mansion was first occupied during 1912. Comprising of 12,900-square-foot frame structure, the first floor included a reception hall, drawing room, library, dining room, office, kitchen, two pantries, and a conservatory. The second floor contained four large bedrooms, a sewing room and three bathrooms. During 1936 the wood finish of the exterior was plastered over and painted white. Currently after latest renovation the number of rooms in the mansion, excluding great halls, garages, closets, and bathrooms, is twenty-six. There are ten bathrooms, six bedrooms, and eight fireplaces, amounting to a total area of 14,400 square feet.
Alaska Governor's Mansion
This museum in Juneau features permanent exhibits on Alaska's Native peoples, Natural History along with Russian and America exhibits. Temporary exhibits are also featured throughout the year. It has Native, mining, fishing, and original displays. A circular ramp pays tribute to the state's wildlife, including a life-size eagle's nest that rests atop a two-story tree. The gallery showcases the culture of Northwest Coast Indians-the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples as clan settlements along with their traditional Native carvings and paintings. The first floor features the ethnographic galleries about Aleut, Eskimo, Athabaskan and Northwest Coast peoples. You have exhibits that include beach grass baskets and collection of masks, arrows and snowshoes. The focus of the Eskimo gallery is an umiak, a 34 foot boat along with hunting and fishing implements made of ivory, bone, wood and metal. The Russian America exhibit has important artifacts and American period shows development of Alaska's natural resources -- fisheries, timber, minerals and oil.
Alaska State Museum


Golf
Places Distance(miles)
Mendenhall Golf Course 7.9 Miles
Mount Fairweather Golf Course 47.9 Miles
Weeping Trout Sports Resort 74.2 Miles
Valley Golf Course 89.3 Miles
Sea Mountain Golf Course 90.4 Miles


Resorts
Places Distance(miles)
Eaglecrest Ski Area 3.9 Miles


NOAA's National Weather Service Forecast by 24 Hour Period
 Point Forecast:
Last Update: 2012-02-10T05:12:04Z
Forecast at a Glance
Friday (PM)
Rain Likely
Rain Likely
Lo 24°F
Hi 37°F
Saturday (PM)
Snow
Snow
Lo 25°F
Hi 36°F
Sunday (PM)
Snow
Snow
Lo 24°F
Hi 36°F
Monday (PM)
Chance Snow
Chance Snow
Lo 20°F
Hi 34°F
Tuesday (PM)
Chance Rain/Snow
Chance Rain/Snow
Lo 23°F
Hi 35°F
Wednesday (PM)
Chance Snow
Chance Snow
Lo 23°F
Hi 36°F

Current weather conditions at nearest station
Location Weather Update Time Temp Humidity(%) Other
South Douglas, AK May 22 2011, 11:42 am AKST 48.0 F NA 2.1 Miles Wind: 6.02
Wind Chill: 45 F (7 C)
Juneau International Airport, AK Overcast May 22 2011, 8:53 pm AKDT 48.0 F 96% 7.9 Miles Wind: 3
Wind Chill:
Point Bishop, AK May 22 2011, 12:35 pm AKST 48.0 F NA 12.0 Miles Wind:
Wind Chill:
Point Retreat, AK May 22 2011, 12:00 pm AKST 50.0 F NA 20.8 Miles Wind: 2.91
Wind Chill:
Sisters Island, AK May 22 2011, 11:00 am AKST 46.0 F NA 31.7 Miles Wind: 6.99
Wind Chill: 42 F (6 C)
Hoonah Seaplane, AK Overcast May 22 2011, 8:56 pm AKDT 48.0 F NA 39.5 Miles Wind: 3
Wind Chill:
Gustavus, AK Overcast May 22 2011, 8:56 pm AKDT 50.0 F 76% 48.2 Miles Wind: 0
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Airports Name Distance(miles)
Juneau International Airport 7.2Miles