The town of Skagway was created overnite with the
Klondike Gold Rush of 1898.
The town is located at the start of the great White Pass Trail
which led over the mountains to the gold fields.
Alaska Wilderness Tours
Our most Popular Adventure Tour
Choose from one of many tour packages (Keyword Alaska):
Helicopter Tour -
Wildlife Viewing - Whalewatching and more
Glacier Cruise -
Klondike Gold Rush Tour -
Points of Interest:
- Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park - 983-2921
This includes the downtown historic district and nearby town site of
Dyea and the historic Chilkoot Trail and White Pass Trail.
- Trail of 98 Museum 983-2420
Open 9-5 daily Mid-may to Late Sept, located in the
Arctic Brotherhood Hall
- Gold Rush Cemetery
- White Pass & Yukon Railroad - 800-343-7373
Three hour round trip excursion departs twice-daily to the
2,888 foot summit of White Pass.
Reservations are a must. Every other Saturday is a day-long excursion
to Lake Bennett.
- Skagway Street Car Company 983-2908
Vintage National Park Service limo tours.
Local area code is 907.
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