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Skagway, Alaska

Skagway was the gateway to the gold fields for the thousands who flocked to Alaska and the Yukon with the hope of striking it rich. Skagway may have boasted the shortest route to the Klondike, but it wasn't the easiest.

Over 100 years ago, the White Pass route through the Coast Mountains and the shorter but steeper Chilkoot Trail were used by countless stampeders. Many a would-be miner perished on the treacherous Chilkoot Trail.

The gold rush was a boon and by 1898, Skagway was Alaska's largest town with a population of about 20,000. Hotels, saloons, dance halls and gambling houses prospered. But when the gold yield dwindled in 1900, so did the population as miners quickly shifted to new finds in Nome.

Today, Skagway has less than 1,000 residents. It still retains the flavor of the gold rush era.

Points of Interest

  • White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad
  • Outdoor Adventures
  • Klondike Summit
  • Gold Rush History
  • Yukon (Canada)
  • Haines
  • Red Onion Saloon
  • Dog Sledding

More about Skagway, Alaska Points of Interest

  • White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad -

    The "Scenic Railway of the World" links Skagway with Yukon, Canada. A 41-mile roundtrip offers an unforgettable journey to the summit of the White Pass at nearly 3,000 feet in elevation.

  • Outdoor Adventures -

    Enjoy what is truly an outdoorsman's paradise, with activities you won't find anywhere else. Go for a ride on a dog sled, horseback riding, hiking, river rafting, flightseeing, ziplining and more.

  • Klondike Summit -

    The Klondike Summit, also called the White Pass Summit rises 3,292 feet above sea level along the Klondike Highway. The journey, running parallel to the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, offers breathtaking views of waterfalls, glaciers, scenic vistas and glimpses of the original Brackett Wagon Road and Tormented Valley.

  • Gold Rush History -

    Relive the color and history of the Yukon Gold Rush. Tour the camps, pan for gold or meet a few costumed characters who'll show you what life was like during the boom-town days in the 1800s.

  • Yukon (Canada) -

    Yukon is a wilderness playground with an extensive network of waterways. On the scenic 65-mile drive from Skagway, the lush coastal landscape gives way to rugged wilderness. Its capital, Whitehorse, is the center for the Yukon's mining and forestry industries.

  • Haines -

    Pristine beauty and an abundance of wildlife define Haines. Just 14 miles from Skagway by water, the town is renowned for huge convocations of bald eagles and one of the planet's longest fjords.

  • Red Onion Saloon -

    During the Klondike Gold Rush, the Red Onion Saloon was Skagway's most exclusive bordello. Now this colorful establishment is a bar/restaurant and a National Historic Building.

  • Dog Sledding -

    Meet professional mushers and their amazing canine companions in an introduction to Alaska's state sport. Take a flight to a glacier to experience flying over the snow, or visit the summertime training grounds for a ride in a wheeled sled.

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Skagway, Alaska

Easy Skagway: City, Klondike Highway & The Days of '98 Show

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Easy Skagway: City, Klondike Highway & The Days of '98 Show (Wheelchair Accessible)

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Klondike Summit, Liarsville Experience & Gold Panning

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Klondike Summit, Suspension Bridge & Salmon Bake

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Rise & Shine at the Red Onion Saloon & Historical City Tour

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2.5 hours
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To the Klondike Summit

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Local Connections: Skagway Street Car City Tour with Storyteller

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Experience the Yukon & Suspension Bridge

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Yukon Expedition & White Pass Scenic Railway

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White Pass Scenic Railway

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2.75 hours
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White Pass Scenic Railway (Wheelchair Accessible)

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White Pass Scenic Railway - Luxury Class

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Local Connections: White Pass Rail Bennett Lake & Yukon Adventure Created by Train Historian

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White Pass Rail & Klondike Highway - Multilingual

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Best of Skagway: Rail, Salmon Bake & Saloon

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Rail, Summit & Suspension Bridge with Brunch

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White Pass Rail, Summit, Gold Panning & BBQ Lunch

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Sip & Summit: White Pass Scenic Rail & Skagway Brewing Company

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Local Connections: Garden-to-Table Kitchen Science with Alaskan Chef

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Legends & Lies: Gold Rush Saloon Experience & Pub Grub

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Skagway in Focus Photography Tour

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Ultimate Gold Panning, Sled Dogs & Scenic Railway

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Gold Fever Experience: Gold Panning & Alaska Sled Dogs

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Gold Fever Experience: Gold Panning & Alaska Sled Dogs (Wheelchair Accessible)

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Local Connections: Ghosts & Goodtime Girls Walking Tour Created by Madam Jan

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Adventure Park & Ziplines

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Grizzly Falls Ziplining Expedition

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Ultimate Musher's Camp Experience: Dog Sled Ride, Gold Panning & S'mores

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Alaska Nature & Wildlife Expedition

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Bear & Eagle Quest

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Musher's Camp & Sled Dog Experience

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Musher's Camp & S'more Roasting Adventure

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Klondike Summit To Sea Bicycle Tour

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Rainforest Bicycle Tour

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Laughton Glacier Hike & White Pass Rail Adventure

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Klondike Rock Climbing & Rappelling

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Wilderness UTV Adventure

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Haines Wilderness Odyssey by Jet Boat

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Ocean Raft Adventure

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Chilkoot Trail Hike & Float Adventure

4.6 out of 5 stars. 188 reviews
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4.25 hours
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Haines Eagle Preserve Rafting & Wildlife Quest

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Glacier Point Wilderness Safari

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6 hours
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Klondike Summit Lake Canoe

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Chilkoot Lake Kayak Experience

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6.25 hours
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Glacier Discovery by Helicopter

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2 hours
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Glacier Sled Dog Experience by Helicopter

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