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When news of gold discoveries in the Klondike became
public in 1897, “gold fever” swept across North America.
Skagway was transformed from a single homestead to a
bustling boomtown port of 20,000. Today, the town’s 840
year-round residents welcome the summer influx of cruise
passengers. Eager to relive the gold rush days, many
visitors take the narrow-gauge train up the scenic White
Pass & Yukon route, or simply enjoy the town’s historic
streets and buildings.
www.skagway.com
Attractions:
- Skagway’s number one shore side excursion is the
breathtakingly narrow gauge railway ride in vintage rail
cars up the White Pass & Yukon Route.
- The Skagway Street Car Company, first established in
1923, offers local tours in vintage vehicles. Other
excursions involve kayaks, canoes, dog sleds and
helicopter flight seeing.
- The Days of ‘98/Soapy Smith Show provides a rollicking
look at the days of the Klondike gold rush and Skagway’s
most notorious con man.
- Excellent short hikes lead from town. A well-marked
trail near the docks ascends to several alpine lakes
overlooking town or there’s the Gold Rush Cemetery
approximately 1.75 miles (3 km) along the tracks.
- Check out the Klondike Gold Rush National Park Service
Visitors Centerin the restored White Pass and Yukon
Depot, as well as the Skagway Museum and City Hall.
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