Step back to the days of the last great gold rush in Skagway.

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At the height of the Klondike Gold Rush, the port town of Skagway served as the primary gateway to the legendary gold fields, and quickly grew into Alaska’s largest settlement.  It was then a raucous frontier hub packed with trading posts, saloons and guesthouses.  As the gold rush faded into the 1900s, so did Skagway—but today it has been reinvigorated as a gateway for a new kind of visitor:  those looking to explore Alaska’s colorful history, pristine wildlife and unrivaled natural beauty. 

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In Skagway you’ll find yourself immersed in gold rush lore, from the infamous Red Onion Saloon that still keeps a pistol that Wyatt Earp left behind on route to the Klondike.  You'll find the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, a classic narrow-gauge railway that traverses rugged mountains and passes cascading waterfalls and towering glaciers as it connects Skagway to Whitehorse deep in the Yukon. 

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Known as the "Garden City of Alaska," Skagway is filled with beauty and nature.  Much of the town has been preserved as part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, where rangers offer free walking tours around the historic district.  Skagway has a vibrant local community that's home to a rich collection of local galleries, curio shops and restaurants serving seafood plucked fresh from nearby waters.