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North America

Skagway, Alaska

Step directly into 1898 in this perfectly preserved Gold Rush town. Come hungry and leave time to wander.

Quick Facts

Weather Range

36-59F (2-15C)

Currency

USD

Language

English

Time Zone

AKST (UTC-9)

Overview

Skagway exists because of the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898, and the entire downtown is a National Historical Park preserving that boomtown era. Broadway Street looks like a movie set with wooden sidewalks, saloons, and buildings that housed the fortune seekers who passed through on their way to Yukon gold fields. The White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad climbs from sea level to 2,865 feet in just 20 miles, clinging to cliffsides with views over waterfalls, glaciers, and the trail of 98. This is the most scenic train ride in North America, hands down. Hiking the Chilkoot Trail (or parts of it) traces the stampeders route, while the Skagway Museum and gold rush cemetery tell the stories of those who never made it. The towns tiny year-round population swells to thousands when cruise ships dock, but the surrounding wilderness and history remain untouched. Skagway is Alaska at its most accessible—concentrated history, dramatic scenery, and easy walkability all in one spot.

Top Sights

  • White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad
The 1898 narrow-gauge railroad climbs 2,865 feet in 20 miles, clinging to cliffsides with waterfalls, glaciers, and jaw-dropping. views. It's objectively one of North America's most scenic train rides, period.
  • Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
The entire downtown is the park, with wooden sidewalks, false-front buildings, and museums telling the story of the. 1897-98 stampede. Rangers lead walking tours that bring the boomtown era to life.
  • Chilkoot Trail
The famous 33-mile trail the stampeders hiked starts near Dyea, about 9 miles from Skagway. Most people just hike. the first few miles to get a feel for what those gold seekers endured.

Neighborhoods

Downtown Skagway

Central dining and shopping

Dyea

Local eats and photo spots

Residential Skagway

Leafy streets and bakeries

Local eats and photo spots

Shore Things Excursions

Make the most of your time in port. These popular excursions are just a sampling of what's available—whether you're after thrills, culture, or pure relaxation.

White Pass Scenic Railway

165 Hours

EASY

Ride vintage railcars from Skagway to White Pass Summit and back, with narration, tunnels, trestles, and sweeping mountain scenery.
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From

$160 USD

Wilderness Kayak Adventure

390 Hours

MODERATE

Cruise Lynn Canal to Haines, then kayak on Chilkoot Lake surrounded by glaciers, eagles, and salmon, followed by a picnic.
View Details
From

$290 USD

Skyline & Sips (Small Group Tour)

120 Hours

EASY

Explore Gold Rush lore, soak up views from Skagway Overlook, then go behind the scenes at Skagway Spirits for a guided tasting & handcrafted cocktail.
View Details
From

$145 USD

Ultimate Sled Dog Experience

240 Hours

EASY

This Musher’s Camp offers a wheeled sled ride, musher meet-and-greet, and puppy playtime.
View Details
From

$260 USD

Explore all Skagway Shore Things
© Shore Things photos courtesy of Virgin Voyages®

Shore Excursions

Make the most of your time in port. These popular excursions are just a sampling of what's available—whether you're after thrills, culture, or pure relaxation.
Worry-free excursions powered by Viator

White Pass Scenic Railway

165 Hours

EASY

Ride vintage railcars from Skagway to White Pass Summit and back, with narration, tunnels, trestles, and sweeping mountain scenery.
View Details
From

$160 USD

Wilderness Kayak Adventure

390 Hours

MODERATE

Cruise Lynn Canal to Haines, then kayak on Chilkoot Lake surrounded by glaciers, eagles, and salmon, followed by a picnic.
View Details
From

$290 USD

Skyline & Sips (Small Group Tour)

120 Hours

EASY

Explore Gold Rush lore, soak up views from Skagway Overlook, then go behind the scenes at Skagway Spirits for a guided tasting & handcrafted cocktail.
View Details
From

$145 USD

Ultimate Sled Dog Experience

240 Hours

EASY

This Musher’s Camp offers a wheeled sled ride, musher meet-and-greet, and puppy playtime.
View Details
From

$260 USD

Explore all Skagway Shore Things
© Shore Things photos courtesy of Virgin Voyages®

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Quick Facts

Weather Range

36-59F (2-15C)

Currency

USD

Language

English

Time Zone

AKST (UTC-9)

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