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Juneau is the third most populated city in Alaska, and it is the capital of this great state.Located in the Southeast region of Alaska, Juneau is a wonderful vacation spot full of fun activities, fascinating sites, extraordinary museums, and tasty eateries.The shopping in Juneau is fantastic, and the layout of the city is one of interesting complexity.Juneau combines ancient Alaskan traditions with Western commercialism and bustling city life.This is a very popular area, especially during peak ski and fishing seasons.The hiking in Juneau is terrific, as is the shopping.The wide array of stores offer unique-to-Juneau artwork and handicrafts of particularly high quality.In the summer this city is definitely the most popular destination in Alaska for cruise passengers from the United States mainland.There are a number of spectacular art galleries and specialty stores very much like those in many big cities.But, if it is remote and isolated wilderness you are in search of, Juneau will be more than happy to comply.There are great hiking areas, plenty of ocean for sea kayaking expeditions, and wonderful trails for mountain biking and other outdoor activities.The population here is 300,000, but during the off-peak season, Juneau seems like a quaint little town with limited growth potential because of the area's geography, comprised of impenetrable natural barriers.Mount Roberts and Mount Juneau surround the small city, and avalanche threats have prevented any true expansion. The Juneau Ice field is a site that demands a visit; it too has hindered the growth of Juneau. Efforts to brave the mountains or forge the Ice field in hopes of expanding the city are just not feasible.Perhaps this is nature's way of telling the local government to leave this exquisite town just as it is.