General...
On your cruise to Alaska, make sure that Skagway is included in one of your stopovers. You will love this Yukon gold rush town and the breathtaking scenery that surrounds it. As you steam into Skagway, you will witness majestic mountains that rise to meet the sky high above your cruise ship.
Skagway’s temperature ranges from 42 to 29 degrees F, which makes it ideal for what you will see on this wonderful trip. Just make sure you take warm clothing.
Activities
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Take a trip down one of Skagway’s rivers in a raft. Feel the excitement and the strength of the river, as it takes you past the most gorgeous scenery possible. Feel the thrill of the white water as it takes you along the riverbanks. Take a day to fish from Skayway’s rivers, where you can catch salmon and enjoy them after cooking them outdoors.
Hike down to the Lower Dewey Lake or hike up the AB Mountain. Stroll out to Yakutania Point for a quiet commune with nature. The things to do are endless in this vast wilderness of Alaska. There is also flight seeing for you to enjoy and many tour companies that will be happy to oblige you. See Alaska from a different perspective - the only way you can by air. Enjoy live entertainment at The Days of 98 Show with Soapy Smith at the Klondike Dredge Tours. There is so much to do and see.
Sightseeing...
Take a walk through Skagway’s past by visiting such places as the Corrington Museum of Alaskan History, the Klondike gold Rush National Historical Park, the Mascot Saloon Exhibit and so much more. Go panning for gold in “them thar hills”. Go whale watching and watch these monstrous size creatures as they play and frolic in the ocean. See the rugged terrain that surrounds Skagway. There is a million and one ways to enjoy yourself in Skagway.
So make Skagway a must see on your list. You will not be disappointed with your choice. The beauty of the land alone is well worth the trip you will take there.
