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We've compiled the best of the best in Juneau, the Inside Passage, and Southeast Alaska - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
Most visitors to Misty Fjords arrive on day trips via floatplane from Ketchikan or onboard catamarans. Taquan Air ( www.taquanair.com), Island Wings ( www.islandwings.com), and Allen Marine ( www.allenmarinetours.com) are among the top local providers in each category; the bureau can provide a full list.
This impressive public lands interpretive center contains exhibits—including one on the rain forest—that focus on the resources, Native cultures, and ecosystems of Southeast. The U.S. Forest Service and other federal agencies provide information on Alaska's public lands, and a large gift shop sells natural-history books, maps, and videos about the region's sights. National Park and Federal Recreational Land Passes are accepted and sold.
