maryland Posted June 16, 2006 #1 Share Posted June 16, 2006 My husband & I have been to Juneau before and are interested in doing some things out of town this time. We would like to visit the Macaulay Salmon Hatchery, the Alaskan Brewery, and the Glacier Gardens. Would it be better to rent a car to visit these places or should we do taxis and buses?? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djacobson Posted June 16, 2006 #2 Share Posted June 16, 2006 My husband & I have been to Juneau before and are interested in doing some things out of town this time. We would like to visit the Macaulay Salmon Hatchery, the Alaskan Brewery, and the Glacier Gardens. Would it be better to rent a car to visit these places or should we do taxis and buses?? Thanks The easiest way to go to the Salmon Hatchery and the Alaskan Brewery is by bus. You can take a bus from downtown. The bus heads from downtown to a hospital. You cross the highway and walk a short distance to get to DIPAC. It costs $1.50 pp per trip . You can take the bus from DIPAC to Anka Drive, then walk a bit to the Alaskan Brewery. Plus, after sampling 5 beers at the Brewery, you may not want to be driving a car :rolleyes: ... The Brewery was really fun. One of the employees, Tony, gave the tour and he was both entertaining and informative. Enjoy an Alaskan Summer Ale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted June 17, 2006 #3 Share Posted June 17, 2006 With 3 stops and going by city bus, you would need a long port day. The buses are convenient but slow going and not real frequent. Can get to all three locations easily via bus. Pick up is on Franklin, across and down from the Red Dog at the shelter. A car rental would maybe make better use of time. Consider Rent A Wreck as they shuttle downtown, most if not all of the majors do not. Pay for downtown drop off if available and you have a late port day, since their office closes at 6pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryland Posted June 17, 2006 Author #4 Share Posted June 17, 2006 With 3 stops and going by city bus, you would need a long port day. The buses are convenient but slow going and not real frequent. Can get to all three locations easily via bus. Pick up is on Franklin, across and down from the Red Dog at the shelter. A car rental would maybe make better use of time. Consider Rent A Wreck as they shuttle downtown, most if not all of the majors do not. Pay for downtown drop off if available and you have a late port day, since their office closes at 6pm. **We're in Juneau from 7am-6pm. BQ-Wondering with the long port time if the car would be the way to go. I know when we were there last time my brother & SIL used the bus for everything but they just did Mendenhall and the brewery. Rent-A-Wreck does have availability the day we're there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryland Posted June 19, 2006 Author #5 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Anyone else with tips for getting to these sights? Still can't decide between local transportation and a rental car. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted June 19, 2006 #6 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Only you can decide, I have rented cars several time and also have taken the city bus in Juneau. Both good transportation options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryland Posted June 19, 2006 Author #7 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Thanks :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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