Location: Skagway
Top Things to do in Skagway
Top 10 Things to do in Skagway, Alaska (AK)
The Municipality and Borough of Skagway (/ˈskæɡweɪ/) is a first-class borough in Alaska on the Alaska Panhandle. As of the 2010 census, the population was 920. Estimates put the 2015 population at 1,057 people. The population doubles in the summer tourist season in order to deal with more than 900,000 visitors. Incorporated as a Borough on June 25, 2007, it was previously a city (urban Skagway located at 59°27′30″N 135°18′50″W / 59.45833°N 135.31389°W / 59.45833; -135.31389) in the Skagway-Yakutat-Angoon Census Area (now the Hoonah–Angoon Census Area).
Restaurants in Skagway
1. Davidson Glacier
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5.0 based on 435 reviews
See the Davidson Glacier up close, from the vantage point of our 30-foot Voyager Canoes. The Glacier Point Wilderness Safari brings you into the Alaskan Wilderness and gives you a taste of the “True Alaska”.Your adventure begins at your cruise ship where we’ll board a high-speed vessel made for wildlife viewing en route to an Alaskan paradise. We’ll ply the waters of the deepest Fjord in North America with a naturalist guide, watching for whales, sea lions, porpoise, and many other species of marine wildlife. We land at Glacier Point and board our Safari Buses for a short drive over the terminal moraines. Our award-winning guides share with you the wonders of this Glacial Wilderness. A quarter mile hike will lead us to the iceberg-studded lake where we’ll paddle our canoes to the face of the glacier. This is an ideal family adventure and one you won’t soon forget!
2. Klondike Brewing Company
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5.0 based on 80 reviews
The Klondike Brewing Company is your Craft Beer destination in Skagway, Alaska located on 2nd Ave between Broadway and State Streets across from the Red Onion Saloon. Featuring brewed on site beers served at 38 degrees Fahrenheit, the Klondike Brewing Company celebrates in all that is the World's perfect beverage, Beer! Tap room, mercantile and beer garden on site with brewery tours offered daily.
3. White Pass & Yukon Route Railway
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4.5 based on 4,822 reviews
Built in 1898 during the Klondike Gold Rush, this narrow gauge railroad is an International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. Experience the breathtaking panorama of mountains, glaciers, trestles & tunnels from the comfort of vintage train cars. Rail service between Skagway, Alaska, Fraser, BC, Carcross, Yukon, and Whitehorse, Yukon.
4. Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Visitor Center
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4.5 based on 360 reviews
Visitors can return to the days of the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897-1898 by touring 15 restored buildings within the historic district.
Reviewed By WaysideTraveler
The 25 min. movie shown on the top of the hour gives a good history of the Klondike Gold Rush. The free ranger tours are first come, first served with a ticket for the tour, so make this your first stop in Skagway.
5. Jewell Gardens
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4.5 based on 729 reviews
Escape to the tranquility of beautiful Jewell Gardens & Garden City Glassworks. Stroll Alaska's most spectacular certified organic Show Garden and watch the action at SE Alaska's only public Glassblowing Hot Shop. Book a tour for a unique hands-on "hot shop" adventure which is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity to blow your own glass art in the Last Frontier! Join us for lunch or tea service at our restaurant "Poppies" where many of the meals served include organic produce picked fresh from our gardens. Open daily
Reviewed By Pepicody - Mukwonago, United States
This was my second trip here but first to do the glassblowing. It was one of the best excursions I did on our Norwegian cruise. Hampton was an awesome guide and Sam did all the hard work ... Learned so much and the gardens are beautiful ... A nice complement to learning all about glassblowing and making my own ornament as a keepsake.
6. Lower Dewey Lake Hiking Trail
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4.5 based on 167 reviews
Reviewed By C4856BLmarkw - Gold Coast, Australia
A great hike and no need to be superfit, just take your time. Allow 1-3 hours depending on how many different tracks you want to take. If you want a swim in the dam take your towel. beautiful picturesque lake, lovely trees and an easy track to follow. A liitle steep at the start but not difficult. follow signs from the rail tracks just across from the train station in Skagway or just ask a local.
7. State Street and Broadway Street
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4.5 based on 342 reviews
Reviewed By butchproffitt - Cincinnati, United States
Really enjoyed walking around this town. The buildings were just beautiful, even though many have been turned into tourist shops. The feeling of yesteryear was still there. You can pick up nice items here at a moderate price. After looking at a number of buildings and shops we took a walk to a nearby stream that runs through town. Couldn't believe there were actually salmon in this creek. You could walk up as close as 2 feet from them. This where we met a previous Mayor of Skagway, he filled us in on local info of this historic town. It was great. Do Not Miss This Adventure !!!
8. Red Onion Saloon Brothel Museum
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4.5 based on 833 reviews
Reviewed By murraysawyer - Sydney, Australia
Great tour The ladies give u a great insight into the old world and how it all worked Well wot try the money and the time Highly recommend
9. Lower Reid Falls
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4.5 based on 241 reviews
Reviewed By kdh78 - Fort Gibson, United States
Stumbled upon these beautiful falls on our hike to the Gold Rush Cemetery in Skagway, which are on the edge of town. What a beautiful spot! From the cemetery just continue up the trail to the left. Lovely photo stop. Worth the visit.
10. Gold Rush Cemetery
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4.0 based on 333 reviews
Reviewed By kdh78 - Fort Gibson, United States
We had been to Skagway before on another cruise, and at that time we took the train ride up to White Pass. We enjoyed it but didn't really want to do it again. Since it was a beautiful, sunny day and there were 4 cruise ships in port this time, the main street in Skagway was VERY crowded and we decided we wanted to get away from the crowds and enjoy the scenery. We had done a little research on the town and decided to take a walk to the historic Gold Rush Cemetery just on the edge of town. From the centre of town the cemetery is about a 1.5 mile walk ONE way (about a 40 minute walk). Wear good walking shoes. On arrival, a sign at the cemetery gives information on some notable graves including Soapy Smith and Frank Reid (buried on opposite sides of the cemetery). Be sure to continue a short walk up the trail from the cemetery to Reid Falls. Absolutely beautiful! Great photo spot. What we did not know until we were back in town is that there is a Skagway bus stop at the cemetery to take you back to town (or to the cemetery) for $2 one way. There was no sign at the cemetery bus stop, which is why we didn't know this. I'm not sure how often the bus runs but I'm guessing about every 30 minutes. With that said, the hike is not that long but definitely worth the effort. In order not to feel rushed, allow about 2 1/2 hours for the hike and viewing of cemetery and Falls. Enjoy!
