50 acres of incredible plantings and an exhilarating view await you at Glacier Gardens. Your tour guide will take you up to Thunder Mountain in a golf cart-bus with frequent stops to admire interesting or unique plants and wonderful landscaping within the lush rainforest. Learn about the indigenous plants of the area. At the top, a board walk path leads you to what is absolutely the best view of the Mendenhall Valley. The clever people at Glacier Gardens took an area practically ruined by a landslide and turned it around so that it is one of the most beautiful treasures of Juneau. See their unique upside down trees. You won’t believe it! Visit their gift shop for special treats. This is a great location for weddings. Call for more information or reservations.