With some great day trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to enjoy all that Juneau, 35 miles away, has to offer. Mount Roberts Tramway should be at the top of your to-do list here. Eaglecrest Ski Area and Perseverance Theatre are also not to be missed. Don’t forget about Haines either! Just 55 miles away, Haines-Skagway Fast Ferry, Mount Ripinski and Haines Borough Public Library are must-sees here.