Places to Visit in Skagway
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Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park
A United States National Historical Park commemorating the Klondike Gold Rush of the late 1890s. The gold rush was in the Yukon Territory, and this park comprises staging areas for the trek there, and routes leading in its direction. The park consists of four units: three in the Municipality of Skagway Borough, Alaska and a fourth in the Pioneer Square National Historic District in Seattle, Washington. The Skagway unit protects much of downtown Skagway including 15 restored historic buildings. The park also preserves portions of the White Pass Trail and the Chilkoot Trail, which leaves from the historic townsite of Dyea, Alaska and runs to Bennett Lake, from which prospectors could raft to Dawson City, Yukon. The visitor center offers guided tours and scenic hikes.
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White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad
The White Pass Trail, was one of the two main passes used by prospectors during the Klondike Gold Rush. The White Pass and Yukon Route narrow gauge railroad was built through White Pass in 1898, and today takes guests on a 3 ½ hour journey that follows the scenic trail taken by miners during the Klondike Gold Rush-past such legendary sites as Bridal Veil Falls, Inspiration Point and Dead Horse Gulch up 2,865 feet to the summit of White Pass and back.
Skagway Museum and Archives
A collection of photos, artifacts and mementos from Skagway's history, which are housed in the historic McCabe College Building which was at one time used as both a federal courthouse and a jail. Relics include a Tlingit canoe, a Portland Cutter sleigh, Bering Sea kayaks, along with Gold Rush era tools, baskets, beadwork and carvings.
Jewell Gardens & Glassworks
A must see for visitors to Skagway, the beautiful gardens are a showcase for various types of flowers, herbs, berries and vegetables. Also the location of the Garden City Glassworks where visitors can blow their own glass ornament in the glassblowing hot shop.
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Visitors Center
This driftwood-faced building is among the most photographed in Alaska. Located on Broadway between 2nd and 3rd Avenues. Tours and trail maps available.
Shopping
A variety of shops can be found on the main street in downtown Skagway, offering some fun gold rush-inspired souvenirs along with jewelry, fur hats, native handicrafts, and train paraphernalia.
