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Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park

Free admission
Open: May - Sept daily 8am - 6pm
2nd and Broadway, Skagway, AK 99840

The basics

There are many ways to explore the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. Start by watching a short film about Skagway’s gold rush history at the Visitor Center and then take a ranger guided tour of the Skagway Historic District including such sights as the Mascot Saloon and Jeff. Smiths Parlor.

If you have more time, hike along the Chilkoot Trail, take a float trip down the Taiya River, or take a ride on the scenic White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad. Opt for a gold rush-themed tour to see many of the top Skagway and Yukon attractions all in one day.

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Things to know before you go

  • Ranger-led walking tours are free and tickets can be obtained online ahead of time.
  • A permit is required to hike the entire Chilkoot Trail in the summer.
  • Many tours enter Yukon, Canada, so don’t forget your passport.
  • The park visitor center, Mascot Saloon, and Skagway walking tours are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
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How to get there

The Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Visitor Center is located in the White Pass and Yukon Route depot on the corner of Broadway and 2nd Avenue in downtown Skagway. Most visitors arrive in Skagway via cruise ship and public bus service is available from the port to many downtown Skagway attractions. A shuttle service runs to the Chilkoot Trail and Dyea townsite.

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Trip ideas

How to Spend 1 Day in Skagway

How to Spend 1 Day in Skagway

Located on the Alaskan Panhandle, the small city of Skagway is best known for being the gateway to the Yukon Territory during the Klondike Gold Rush in the 1890’s. With only one day to visit, you’ll have time to see historic downtown Skagway and enjoy an outdoor adventure. Here's how.
How to Spend 2 Days in Skagway

How to Spend 2 Days in Skagway

With two days in Skagway, you’ll have plenty of time to see the town’s historic district and other Klondike Gold Rush landmarks, visit scenic White Pass Summit, and enjoy an outdoor adventure on a historic train, a kayak, or a dog sled.
How to Spend 3 Days in Skagway

How to Spend 3 Days in Skagway

Make Skagway your base to follow in the footsteps of the Tlingit people and the gold prospectors who headed off from the port to the Yukon in the 1890s. Tour the century-old buildings of the restored downtown, visit a saloon, and ride the gold train to the summit of White Pass.

When to get there

The park visitor center and most attractions are open daily from early May through late September: during the winter season, the museum operates shorter hours and closes on Sunday and public holidays. Ranger-led tours are only offered during the summer months and tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Book tickets ahead of time online or arrive before 10am during the busy summer months to ensure a spot on a tour.

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Hiking the Chilkoot Trail

The Chilkoot Trail is known as “the world’s longest outdoor museum.” This 33-mile (53-kilometer) trail was the major route from the coast to the Yukon goldfields in the late 1890s and is a popular backpacking trail today. Day hikers can explore the United States portion of the trail from Dyea, but a permit is required to hike the Canadian portion of the trail.

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Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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What are the nearest attractions to Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park?
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As well as visiting the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, check out these trip ideas to make the most of your visit:

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