Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
P.O. Box 517, Skagway, AK 99840
907 983-9200
Headlines screamed "Gold!"
The dream of a better life catapulted thousands of people to Alaska and the Yukon Territory. Their journey shaped them, and changed the people they encountered and the north forever. Today, the park remembers the trails, boomtowns, and stories of the Klondike Gold Rush.
Red Onion Saloon
"The “Quickie” Brothel Tour of the museum is $20 and lasts about 20 minutes.
A visit to Skagway is not complete without a stop at historic Red Onion Saloon. Located on the corner of 2nd & Broadway, the establishment is a favorite among visitors and locals alike. Built in 1897, the original Red Onion Saloon operated as one the finest bordellos in Skagway. Though times have changed, the spirit has not. What was once the classiest dance hall and saloon in the bustling gold rush town of Skagway, the sense of history and excitement has not been lost. Come and enjoy what Skagway’s favorite saloon, restaurant and brothel museum has to offer!
White Pass Railroad
231 2nd Ave Depot, Dockside, Skagway, AK 99840
800-343-7373
"White Pass Summit Scenic Railroad"
Starting At $159.95 on Holland America site.
(see Skagway Excursions)
Excerpt from the History on WPYR.com:​
The White Pass & Yukon Route climbs from sea level in Skagway to almost 3,000 feet at the Summit in just 20 miles and features steep grades of almost 3.9%. The tight curves of the White Pass called for a narrow gauge railroad. The rails were three feet apart on a 10-foot-wide roadbed and meant lower construction costs.​​
Another "Excerpt": The Mt. Washington Cog is the first mountain-climbing cog railway in the world. With an average grade of 25% (some sections approach nearly 38%), it’s also the second steepest! I thought it was interesting that 3.9% was a steep grade on the White Pass Railroad compared to the Cog with 38%. You know "steep" after you've ridden the Cog. As a former resident of Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, I had to throw this in.