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Skagway

Gold Rush Town at the Gateway to the Klondike

About Skagway

Skagway is a perfectly preserved Gold Rush town at the head of the White Pass — the mountain trail that thousands of prospectors climbed during the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898. Today, downtown Skagway looks much as it did then: wooden boardwalks, false-fronted buildings, and the still-operating White Pass & Yukon Route Railway. It's one of the most charming and historically authentic ports in Alaska.

What to Do

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White Pass & Yukon Route Railway

Historic narrow-gauge train that climbs 3,000 feet through spectacular mountain scenery to White Pass summit. A genuine engineering marvel built in 1898-1900. The most popular excursion from Skagway — book early.

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Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park

Free national park preserving the Gold Rush history of Skagway. Visitor center with excellent exhibits, ranger-led tours, and original buildings from 1898.

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Chilkoot Trail Day Hike

The famous Chilkoot Trail that prospectors climbed starts near Skagway. Day hikers can access the lower sections for a taste of Gold Rush history with spectacular scenery.

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Klondike Highway Drive

Rent a car or join a tour to drive the Klondike Highway through stunning mountain and lake scenery toward the Yukon.

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Downtown Skagway

The entire historic downtown is walkable in 30 minutes. Shops, restaurants, and historic buildings create an authentic frontier atmosphere.

Food & Drink

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Skagway Brewing Company

Local craft brewery in a historic building. Excellent food and beer in a Gold Rush atmosphere.

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Klondike Doughboy

Famous for enormous fresh sourdough doughnuts — a Skagway tradition.

Insider Tips

💡 White Pass Railway books up well in advance — reserve as soon as your booking window opens
💡 Downtown Skagway is extremely walkable — you don't need any tour to enjoy the historic district
💡 The Klondike National Historical Park is free and worth at least an hour
💡 Skagway is small — everything is close to the pier
💡 Alaska summer days are very long — Skagway sometimes has evening sun until 10pm
💡 It rains less in Skagway than most Alaska ports — more sunshine is likely here