American Bald Eagle Foundation Second Ave. Bone up on the local environment before heading out into nature. Taxidermic specimens of more than 150 birds, fish, and mammals illustrate the Chilkat Valley's diverse wildlife. Guides are on hand to explain everything from the breeding habits of each animal to the region's food chain, not to mention the latest efforts to protect endangered species. She paints at her home on Juneau's Star Hill, which has also inspired many of her works.
Kids ski on the streets and play in clubhouses.
There's also the Chicken Yard, a playground that used to be a real chicken yard belonging to some nuns who lived there. I can hear the bells ringing from St. Nicholas Church. Sourdough bread straight from the oven becomes a meal when paired with the chunky salmon chowder. Almost everything is local, from the art on the walls to the oysters on the menu. Where everyone goes at lunchtime.