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1. Davidson Glacier ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. White Pass and Yukon Route Railway ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park

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4. Lower Dewey Lake Hiking Trail

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5. Alaska Mountain Guides - Adventure Park and Zip Line

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6. Red Onion Saloon Brothel Museum

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7. Skagway Museum and Archives

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8. Yakutania Point - Smuggler’s Cove Trail

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9. Captain William Moore Cabin

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10. The Arctic Brotherhood Hall 1899

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11. Pitchfork Falls

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12. Jeff Smiths Parlor Museum

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13. Skagway Centennial Statue

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14. Beyond Skagway Tours - Private Tours

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15. Frontier Excursions and Adventures

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16. Skagway Brewing Company

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Set in southeast Alaska, Skagway is a wonderful city that was the heart of the Klondike Gold Rush.
  • During your visit there, you’ll see many structures and attractions dedicated to that particular era, including original buildings that have been preserved by Gold Rush National Historical Park.
  • Outdoorsy travelers will enjoy seeing many of the area’s natural attractions, such as Davidson Glacier, Emerald Lake, and Pitchfork Waterfalls.

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