JUNEAU: By Air Or Sea...The Only Way To Get To Alaska's Remote Capital City

We visited Juneau, Alaska's capital city.
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[@susanb4816]

There is a hiking trail from vancouver all the way up to juneau so you can also walk there. I am currently planning to walk across canada from coast to coast to coast, taking 3 years. Your voyages have inspired me to go where cars cannot go, following trails all the way. My early retirement treat for all my hard work.

[@QueenJLee420]

Sounds fantastic! Be safe!

[@524FrmGrl]

Will you be documenting your journey for us to watch?!

[@usmcmos0317]

Sounds great. I’m to busted up to make a walk like that anymore. But I would like to drive the AlCan hiway someday. Hope you have a great hike stay safe and enjoy

[@AugustDH]

Did a Grizzly bear 🐻 write this comment?

[@susanb4816]

@@524FrmGrl i hope to but my priority is learning all the skills i need for safety. My kids really want me to vlog it but i am not tech savvy

[@gatorgogo2742]

Nicole, congratulations for getting all 50 state capital stamps! You are part of a small elite group now! Not what I was expecting at all, but very appealing. It's always fun to see a house with its yard full of 'stuff'. LOL Even in unlikely places where 'stuff' is hard to come by .That blue house with the pink door is painted like mine! I love bright colors. Thanks for taking us along.

[@timliscum2861]

The grey weather would get depressing.. Alaska is beautiful none the less..

[@yeoldmetalhead6592]

Alaska has the lowest suicide rates in the republic, oh wait, never mind.

[@johnlennon2864]

There’s a reason why so many Alaskans move to Phoenix 😂

[@timliscum2861]

@@johnlennon2864 I moved the Phoenix from the Northeast for exactly that reason!!

[@Howelton2020]

I teared up a bit seeing Nicole get her final state stamp. I've watched all of your travel videos. What an extraordinary journey! Thank you and Nicole for taking all of us with! God Bless Beautiful America!🇺🇸

[@carolyn9andthecats653]

...is why I'll never understand why folks go to far away countries....we have every kind of climate n environment that you'd want! ( except if you're visiting far away family)

[@kirktinsley5397]

My Saturdays have not officially started until your video drops. 😂

[@sandratagaban5541]

I’m glad you enjoyed Juneau. I’m a Colorado country girl, but I’ve lived in Juneau for 43 years. We’re very happy here. I hope you saw eagles. There weren’t any in your video, but we really do have lots. I’m a state government worker and my office is downtown. It’s a great place to be on sunny days by the water. Thanks for the video.

[@zoidmo3388]

The stamped State Capital booklet is a keepsake of cherished memories , so lovely. Congrats! Thank you so much for taking us along. Juneau does look gorgeous. It would be picture-perfect to look out your office windows and see in front of you a huge mountain, with gorgeous evergreen trees, mist in the valleys and an Eagle or two. Beautiful. Bless you Joe and Nicole.

[@lucyd3750]

Wow congratulations on making it to all 50 states! 🎉 Thank you for sharing your journey with us. One day I hope to do the same.

[@alexandralovesgoats3360]

Great video! Love the Wisconsin connection ! 3 million lakes! Wow! Gorgeous place! Love the mountains. I like the capitol building. Love the 70’s vibe. Pizza looked delicious.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you, Alexandra!!

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

Choose "no tip" and leave cash. I understand that waitstaff like that better. When I have good service, I like leaving a cash tip.

[@timliscum2861]

Yes, then you know the waitress/waiter has an actual chance of keeping the tip

[@SeaOrcRonnie]

I always try to make this move whenever possible.

[@PCBill0622]

Worked in Juneau for a year. Alaska Airlines 737’s have special equipment and pilot’s training for instrument approaches in low clouds/visibility because the mountains are so close to the approach from the south. stayed in the Mendenhall Valley (near airport). My favorite restaurant was The Hangar on the Wharf. Too bad you didn’t discover that while you were there-you would have loved it!

[@marioescobedo1137]

Joe, your voice was enthusiastic about this city and Nicole sure looked cold.

[@espuela4655]

Tracys King Crab has a place about a 10 minute walk up the shore from where you are downtown that has no lines and sits right on the water so you watch eagles, etc. Food fantastic!!! Was there about 14 months ago working.

[@skeletor9121]

That’s good info to know. Too many cruisers pile into Tracy’s.

[@turnpiketed6383]

Where to now? Australia sounds good, polar opposites to the US, won't see dead towns and cities anywhere.

[@truthwatcher1621]

Cool. I was born in Juneau.

[@zoidmo3388]

You were born there..that's cool.

[@gregkerr725]

Like everything in the world has...it's changed alot in Juneau since I was there in the mid 1970's. Weird to think I was five years old when Alaska became a State. On the south end of town there were old mine buildings up on the side of the mountain. And yeah, I remember the Red Dog. It was popular and famous even when I was there in the 70's, but their wasn't near the amount of cruise ship tourism then as there is now.

[@marthakierstead3415]

Stunning video ! The mountains are breathtaking. Love traveling with you and Nic to see the world

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you, Martha!!

[@TwoWhiteGirlsNYC]

Thank you Nic & Joe. You are awesome for bringing us these treasured videos. And you saved me my retirement account!

[@cecoya]

What a lovely city, lots of beautiful homes and hills. I don't know if I could do the constant tourism but still beautiful. Have a great day and safe travels

[@susiekirk1589]

Enjoyed your Juneau episode, Joe! Wish there was more. But we understand the weather isn't what you are used to. Especially you, Nic, you are not fond of the cold. Take Care.

[@allenkunes1671]

Very delightful tour of Juneau. Your pizza made my mouth water 😊!❤!

[@judygarnet425]

Your videos are Soo much Fun! Makes me feel like I'm there with you ! 🐒🐒🐒

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you! That's what we're going for. :)

[@jasong3652]

Opened as soon as I got the notification!!

[@jeffthompson4911]

That video unlike anything we have seen on KZbin sounds very interesting. I will be patiently waiting..................thanks Joe and Nicole

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

You got all 50! Now ya gotta visit Puerto Rico.

[@majorlagg9321]

And Guam and the US Virgin Islands...

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

@@majorlagg9321 Yes...Those too.

[@Marvel-Rogue]

I know it was cold. Just look at the mountains ⛰️ and those ☁️ 😶‍🌫️. The 🏘 were lovely 😍 . Wonderful scenery 🏔🏞 Joey . Pizza 🍕 🍕 time food looked marvelously joey & Nicole 😋 .

[@SuperHans64]

Great video again. I spotted a wee mistake. The date of the newspaper in the Capitol building was 1958, not 1895.

[@janefinley-english1051]

Totally enjoyed this . Thanks. 😍

[@freeskier175]

Congratulations on your 50th capital stamp.

[@koreyb]

Fascinating! Thanks for showing us what the city is like.

[@thomasw.uttinger9194]

What a pleasant journey, so you've reached the full stamps of all US capitols now :) Juneau, AK looks really more of a Canadian city. My compliments to Joe and Nicole from Switzerland :)

[@keithhyttinen8275]

Congratulations Nicole and Joe! You got all the stamps. You are in rare company. Love your videos. I go to MapQuest to see where your at on every one. Hope you keep doing them. I gotta have my Dollar General and stray cat fix.

[@QueenJLee420]

I love how I turned KZbin on and got to see yall were in Alaska. I started watching yall right before you sold your house and man, time flies when your having fun. Thank you! I feel like I've been to most of these places. Can't wait to be here for the next chapter or project 🎉take care

[@jerryglenn7323]

Nicole and Joe, thanks for taking us with you on your journey.

[@thatotherguy1]

Rent a car and drive out of the city. Visit Douglas Island, visit Mendenhall Glacier. Drive until the road ends north of Juneau to Eagle River. I loved visiting Juneau and look forward to returning there

[@sarahmoller9716]

Such a beautiful state!! My Dad went to Hawaii when he went to Alaska, he told me he loved that state and people so much more than in Hawaii. I am wondering which was your favorite. Congrats on getting ALL 50 states. That is awesome. I really enjoy learning so much from your trips. Thank you.

[@DesertMav]

Congrats to Nicole for getting that 50th stamp done. I enjoy the mountainous scenery and it reminds me of the mountainous towns in Japan. Can't wait to see what's next.

[@carlosnaya359]

There is a third way to get to Juno. You can be born there.

[@Gabbermans57]

🚕🚕😂

[@Liisa3139]

Totally different from Anchorage - which looked totally American. Juneau has a very European look and feel to it. Like straight from Norway. I didn't like Anchorage, but Juneau is beautiful and calm.

[@1954crc]

Ketchikan,south of Juneau,is my favorite Alaskan city. Yes,it's cool there but not frightfully cold,not even in the winter( lots of 30s and 40s highs and lows). Kudos to Nic for braving the coolness. I know she's a warm weather person. It is beautiful there,isn't it? Stay safe,you two.

[@joebehrdenver]

Juneau is lovely. About 10K of the 32K population lives in the "mountainside/Old Town" area; most of the rest live in Mendenhall Valley north towards the airport. It's flatter and more "suburban", where most of the regular/locals retail is located. One of my top favorite towns as well.

[@catlover614]

A great video, very interesting and relaxing as always! A beautiful city! Gorgeous scenery and some amazing homes! Thank you so much, Joe and Nic.😊💚

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you, CL!!! ❤️

[@adrianne7274]

It’s really a very beautiful place!

[@yvesfrancoisritmo]

Juneau looks fantastic! I will have to to visit someday , but I definitely prefer what you did over just taking a day there like the cruise ships

[@judsonspruce1768]

A few years back I look a Norwegian Cruise ship from Seattle up the Pacific to various stops in Alaska. It is one of the few cruise ships I would consider boarding. The trip was awesome. Last cruise for the season and the weather kept us from docking in Juneau. The farthest north we went was Ketchikan and loved it. They also have totem poles there. I got a Ketchikan t-shirt with a huge grizzly bear on the back. Caption above the bear said, "Does not play well with others" 😅

[@randyburns4583]

One of y’all’s best. Wow. I love 😮 Juneau. Feels like I am there too. Sure love seeing you guys travel. The best to you both. Save me a pretzel. 😊

[@GeorgeAldrich108]

I've lived in Texas for the last 11 years now. About 23 in the southwest total, in general. Sometimes the heat is just too much! Juneau looks like the perfect place. Not sure how it would be with 2000 or so cruise ship tourists waking around though. Still I think a cooler climate would suit me better no matter where it is. I liked your Anchorage video, but something about Juneau seems more... affordable, shall we say... But again, Austin TX has it going on! And thats why I choose to stay. Love your channel and always look forward to your uploads. Thanks guys!! May all your travels be safe

[@allenrmontana]

Another great video! Montana can get that way in late August. It always pays to pack a hoodie or jacket when you are going anywhere in the Pacific Northwest and especially Alaska :)

[@jameswheat7666]

It looks beautiful out there…. I love how the sky and scenery looks

[@Erth]

Thanks for your videos Joe and Nic! I saw your videos of upstate NY, Mississippi, etc, they keep getting better because you include a short story about the town. I like you show some poor places but you also show the beautiful places, it is real but not all doom and gloom. Thanks 🙏🏼 and travel safe. 🎉

[@bvt4869]

Congrats on all 50! Love watching ya'll, Austin here

[@nikolozkvrivishvili]

The view of dense forest over the narrow streets of Juneau is spectacular! I think living in such tough and severe state as Alaska is obviously challenge and endurance itself, to say nothing about daily work activities which would demand times more energy and commitment when its freezing cold, windy and humidity puts your body and mood under stress which not many people could withstand!

[@Kat-tr2ig]

Around the 7, 8 minute mark I couldn't tell if that was Alaska or the hollers of West Virginia.

[@rick5440]

My home. Been here almost 30 years, and there's no better place for me. It either clicks for you or it doesn't. The quality of life is really good if you can deal with the climate.

[@jamescrawford9883]

The mountains look beautiful but also look bleak! Too cold summer weather for this old man. Great video! Cheers from Australia.

[@luissimmons654]

definametly i must say it is the most exciting video i ever see on youtube it out pas all other videos that any one has put out therevery well documented and shownvery clear and very neat video

[@adrianne7274]

I love the bright colors on some of the homes. Really beautiful!

[@radioraheemcarter1272]

I wonder if the king crab or the Alaskan fish cost less since your in Alaska??

[@Ruben-xh5vs]

"You know"reminds me of Gatlinburg Tennessee but much colder, great 😃 to see Nic again and I agree 👍 with her warm weather much better, thanks Joe and Nic for letting me tag along.🥰💙☮️

[@karenshepherd2412]

That was a quick series. I guess I was expecting you guys to be haunting all over Alaska. I'd like to know more about the prices. The per capita income, from what I reckon, is that high because every day needs such as groceries are way higher than they are in the lower 48. I had hoped one of those houses would have been for sale so we could check prices. No night time scenes either. I'm with Nichole on weather as well. I'm a desert dweller and once the temps get to the 70` mark I go into convulsions. Our day time weather today has cooled down to a nice cozy 100`. Perfect.

[@issenvan1050]

Nick Johnson is in AK, too! You guys follow each other & post around the same time, yet again! Interesting. 😎

[@m.p.1310]

I moved to Juneau in 1976, loved every minute I lived there. It is so different now. To touristie, to many cruise ships. We always wanted bad weather when the ships came in so the tourist wouldn't like Juneau. I lived out in the valley by the airport. Thanks for the current tour.

[@jeffthompson4911]

Simply Thank You Joe and Nicole..............that was a good one

[@mlentsch]

Oh, wow - you look nothing like I'd imagined...

[@RobinGerhart]

Thank you, safe travels!

[@debby891]

Wow, loved this and my kind of location to live. I love winter, snow, the cold and upstate New York has long hot humid summers like the south has always had so this sounds perfect!

[@kitrina63]

Another awesome video, Joe. I've always wanted to see Alaska...l can't express how much your videos mean to me....l wish l could travel like you do, so l live vicariously thru your travels. This one actually brought tears to my eyes because, like l said I've always wanted to see Alaska. Thank you So Much for taking me along! I always pray for your safe journeys and l hope you keep traveling across the U.S. l always look forward to what's ahead. God bless and always a safe journey. 😊💞

[@LJones69]

The median salary needs to be high to help you buy food because it’s not cheap there. Some of the more remote towns groceries can be outrageously expensive. I haven’t been to Juneau since 2014 but am going back sometime next year. I love visiting Alaska…. Another great video Joe!!! Did you guys only go to Anchorage and Juneau? If so you definitely need to go back and see other cities or take an extended cruise so you can see some of the other great cities…

[@jacquelinewilliams375]

Congratulations! I better get started on my journey. Loved Alaska so Beautiful!

[@gingertom2768]

Great video Joe and special mention for Nic who hates the cold thanks love

[@mialeague6042]

I am glad you liked our town. We tell our friends and family the best time to visit Juneau is in May. May is usually our dry month and can get very warm....for us ;)

[@robertlawrence492]

What a beautiful place!

[@nancyparker9986]

I have done the Alaska cruise …..really love it !

[@luigi3964]

Another great video Joe. My wife and I loved Juneau, such a beautiful city. Thanks for sharing your adventures.

[@vontaylor472]

Hey Joe and Nicole❤❤❤❤

[@karengreenlee4356]

My philosophy is go to the restaurant that seems the most crowded, and you probably will get delicious food. Glad you lucked out with the pizza place.

[@524FrmGrl]

I always like to ask locals where they eat off the tourist beaten path

[@ES-mc3cc]

Looks really interesting. I'd be afraid of power outages and lack of healthcare (especially emergency healthcare).

[@catherinefrancis5827]

Congratulations on traveling ALL 50 of our beautiful states❤ I have 12 more to go 🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🦋🦋

[@everydaypresent444]

Absolutely fascinating! Thank you!

[@michaelohair3715]

Haven't seen the Red Dog Saloon since 1975, twelve years after I first hitched from Berkeley to Fairbanks. Should you ever go up or down the Alcan, stop at Milepost 530 out of Dawson Creek. Down among the trees off a steep bluff and probably now totally hidden will be (unless it has been removed) a rusted out 1953 Ford that I and two companions, with help of a Canadian's pickup, pushed off the bluff. Those were the days.

[@ilankotzin3104]

Love your work.....cant wait for your next vid!!! (from Australia)

[@LarryHeagren]

It was crazy that the Cruise Crowds kept you from that restaurant. You almost were a local. Very beautiful but Nicole is right, she looked cold and so I would have been too. Congrats on getting all the stamps in the book. I'm interested to see the unusual upcoming video. Larry

[@robatsea2009]

Had a couple of summers in Alaska and always loved it. Juneau is gorgeous, Ketchikan is gorgeous, Skagway is gorgeous....really, it's all grand. There's a ferry service from Bellingham in Washington State up to Alaska, as an alternative sea voyage choice to the cruise ships - something I've yet to try but I'm sure would make for a great experience. If you get back to Juneau stop in at The Hangar for a meal, definitely a favorite stop during my time there.

[@laretdenton9768]

I’m on vacation I can surely say I visited Juneau on my vacation thanks to you joe this is one for the books.

[@ChristopherWroten-p9u]

I'm sorry I missed you since I was also in Juneau on Aug 27, boarding my American Cruise Lines ship at the other "miner's" dock west of the airport (small ship - only 163 passengers). That day in Juneau was 1 of only 3 rain-free days in our 16 day land/cruise package. Still, it was all beautiful! Congrats on state capitol #50!

[@yousahdood]

I'm one of the Canadians watching.

[@liztorres182]

You often make informative videos. I enjoyed this one!

[@mamasinger49]

Hello from Ireland, that Irish bar did not look very Irish lol, but Juneau is such an amazing place, as a few others have said in the comments, congrats Nicole for the last capital stamp, such a lovely thing to have to show your travels. Those steps you went down Joe, I would have had a dizzy spell, you wouldn't want to be afraid of heights there lol. Great video showcasing a wonderful place, thank you for bringing us along, you make us feel like we are there with you.

[@f.fayerweather1409]

How fun you guys! I find it interesting that most of the buildings looked kind of plain in design and not historically old compared to the rest of the U.S. probably because it is a newer state. Beautiful town but can you imagine seeing cruise ships coming and going everyday? Lived in a port town growing up and I was very different.I prefer warmer weather now. Thanks for taking us along on your journey! Always a pleasure to see!

[@cindyshowalter2860]

I’d like to see you talk to more locals on these visits to get more of a perspective on what it’s like to live in these towns

[@jonathanlee5185]

👍J&N's Roadtrip: helping to make America-philes of us, across the globe. 👍

[@Michael-v8p8w]

Congratulations on your 50th. State, not anniversary! We shared it all the way with you, never having been to your country , we certainly have a good idea of it now. We should have a party for you both. Have the Dallas newspapers interviewed you? Again well done to you both. Mike and Jenny from Birmingham England.

[@shirleytrent9684]

Very beautiful city 🏙️ , and Thank you for sharing this with everyone.

[@HarleyGirl75]

It really looks run down. Actually the price of a home is pretty high and a household isn’t even bringing in a 100k.

[@rhondawilson7750]

You should have visited Sitka. It is absolutely beautiful! I spent a month there decades ago after graduating from high school.

[@Mariel_Moon]

It's a beautiful city, but I could not live in a place colder than Sweden 😂😂😂😂😂

[@usmcmos0317]

Great video guys. Congrats Nicole on filling up your book of capitals great achievement. First I have to say yes it’s absolutely beautiful. The mountain scenery is spectacular. Secondly I have to say with your opening shot my metal parts holding me together started hurting. LoL 😂 just a little to cool and wet feeling for me to personally be comfortable. But I am glad you guys enjoyed your visit so much. Also thanks for showing the parts that the tourist don’t normally see I appreciate that very much. That’s pretty good money, but I figure with everything having to be flown in or shipped in it probably takes it. Wondering what is the employment that brings that kinda money…. Oil industry maybe?? And I guess maybe state government also??? And on another note. With this leg and a half probably not going to be doing those. LoL much. Loved those bars/ saloons I would definitely enjoy that. Would like do have seen in the RedDog but can’t blame ya for not standing in a line I wouldn’t have either. Looking forward to ya doing another one from home with the upcoming Texas video. I thank you for that. And looking forward to the big super special coming up. It’ll hold a lot of memories. Again great job. Safe travels my friend. Keep videoing and I’ll keep watching.

[@Maxdekriek]

Thank you for sharing your life with us.......greetsz from holland/Friesland/workum....max😉👍😎

[@SajjadKhan-jn7cw]

Nice one thanks for sharing joe and Nic 👍

[@jburnett8152]

Hi guys. Congratulations Nicole. I thought about moving to Alaska but know the several months of darkness would make me crazy. I do love just the wilderness of it.

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