Travel & Food

We’re excited to welcome you to Juneau, Alaska! Below you’ll find all the essential details to help plan your stay — from lodging and transportation to food options and things to do while you’re in town.

Lodging & Accommodations

Fly into: Juneau International Airport (JNU)
The airport is located approximately 15 minutes from downtown.

  • Rideshare: Uber and Lyft are available from the airport to downtown.
  • Rental Cars: Not necessary — the conference shuttle service and walkable downtown area should meet most attendees’ needs.
  • Parking: Free parking is available at the conference venue.

Limited parking is available at the main conference venue.
On-street parking is limited to a maximum of two consecutive hours per day during the enforcement hours of Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., unless otherwise restricted by a sign or device.

ADA Parking: Learn more here

Paid hourly parking at the following for $1.00 per hour (minimum of 2 hours). Paying by phone and/or Park Smarter app is available for the following:

  • Shopper’s Lot (in front of Downtown Transit Garage): Main Street and Egan Drive
  • Marine Parking Garage (above the Downtown Juneau Public Library): 290 Marine Way (Spaces 5-25 only)
  • North Franklin Lot: Corner of North Franklin Street and Second Street
  • The Whittier Parking Lot (by the Zach Gordon Youth Center): Intersection of Whittier Street and 3rd Avenue
Downtown Juneau Parking Map
While we are not partnering directly with any hotels, the following are within walking distance of the 2026 conference (in order of nearest to furthest from the venue):

  • The Driftwood Lodge
  • Ramada Inn by Wyndham Juneau
  • Four Points by Sheraton Juneau
  • Silverbow Inn
  • Baranof Downtown, BW Signature (Limited Availability!)

Estimated Hotel Rates: $299–$499 per night (excluding incidentals and taxes) for August 2026. Book fast as spots do fill up due to high demand for our conference. Additionally, there’s an abundance of Airbnbs in the area if that better suits your needs.

Food & Dining

Nearby Dining Options

Looking to explore Juneau’s food scene? Here some of our favorite restaurants within walking distance of Centennial Hall offering a range of local and international cuisine:

  • Deckhand Dave’s – Famous for fish tacos and halibut sandwiches (food truck style)
  • Salt – Upscale Alaskan cuisine with seafood and craft cocktails
  • The Rookery Café – Cozy café with great breakfast, sandwiches, and espresso (TCL favorite!)
  • Hangar on the Wharf – Waterfront dining with fresh seafood and beautiful views
  • Pel’meni – Late-night dumplings spot, a local favorite for a quick bite
You’ll also find several food trucks regularly parked around the area, especially during lunch hours.

For groceries or specialty food items (especially for those with dietary restrictions), we recommend:

  • Foodland IGA
  • Rainbow Foods – Natural grocery with organic and gluten-free options

If you have any questions not answered here, feel free to reach out to the conference team at kayelina.publico@sealaskaheritage.com

We look forward to seeing you in Juneau!