Top-rated places to visit in Skagway, Alaska, United States

4.5 Red Onion Saloon Brothel Museum (889 reviews)
- Real old west feel
Speciality Museums

Called in here a for a bite and beers after doing the white pass train ride. Had to wait a short while for a table as the place was very busy. What a fun place. Out waitress was excellent, friendly and efficient. Food was good, beer was tasty and the reindeer fart cocktails went down well. Every 30 minutes they offer a tour of the old brothel museum for an additional fee. Didn’t do this so can’t comment. Small gift shop in here as well. See more..
4.5 Alaska 360 (480 reviews)
- A great place to visit! Lots to learn and experience
Spent 2-3 hours Game & Entertainment Centers

Here at Alaska 360's Dredge Town in Skagway, Alaska, you can immerse yourself in the history and beauty of the Klondike Gold Rush. Visitors are transported back to the 1890's as our costumed staff meets, greets, guides, and entertains them. Our site includes everything from gold panning, to Iditarod sled dogs, to one pf last rescued authentic gold dredge used for placer gold mining in the Yukon. On site you can enjoy shows, the many attractions and displays including a dress up photo shack, movies, and far more! There is also a restaurant and soda factory to allow our guests to make a day of it at Dredge Town. We aren’t just tours – we are an experience! Alaska 360s Dredge Town - Your Day in Skagway! See more..
5.0 Glacier Point Wilderness Safari (446 reviews)
- Incredible!
Geologic Formations

See the Davidson Glacier up close, from the vantage point of our 30-foot Voyager Canoes. The Glacier Point Wilderness Safari brings you into the Alaskan Wilderness and gives you a true taste of Alaska. Your adventure begins at your cruise ship where we’ll board a high-speed vessel made for wildlife viewing en route to an Alaskan paradise. We’ll ply the waters of the deepest Fjord in North America with a naturalist guide, watching for whales, sea lions, porpoise, and many other species of marine wildlife. We land at Glacier Point and board our Safari Buses for a short drive over the terminal moraines. Our award-winning guides share with you the wonders of this Glacial Wilderness. A quarter mile hike will lead us to the iceberg-studded lake where we’ll paddle our canoes to the face of the glacier. This is an ideal family adventure and one you won’t soon forget! See more..
4.0 Liarsville Gold Rush Trail Camp (374 reviews)
- Delicious and Delightfull.
Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas

TOUR INCLUDES: All-you-can-eat fire grilled salmon and accompanying menu items, access to Liarsville historic exhibits, live melodrama and entertainment, gold panning and all the gold you discover. Round-trip transfer from cruise ship dock. FULL DESCRIPTION: At the foot of the White Pass, nestled beside a waterfall, discover Liarsville Gold Rush Trail Camp and Salmon Bake, so named for the journalists dispatched to Alaska during the Klondike Gold Rush who fabricated tall-tales from this very location. Your Liarsville experience begins with an all-you-can-eat alfresco feast in the forest that includes WILD Alaskan-caught salmon freshly grilled over an alder wood fire, Chilkoot Chicken, Panners Pasta, Liarsville Rice Medley, Prospector Pete's Reindeer Beans, Sluice Box Slaw and other fresh salads, cornbread, coffee, lemonade, and blueberry cake for dessert. Beer and wine are available for purchase. After your meal, mosey on over to our gold rush era trail camp. Here, you'll enjoy the waterfall and the authentic exhibits of Liarsville. Browse for souvenirs in the Fancy Goods Gift Shop. In the Hippodrome a cast of sourdoughs and dance hall girls will entertain you with a hilarious melodrama and a poem by the "Bard of the North," Robert Service. You'll be taught the art of gold panning, then be set free in the Liarsville gold fields, where you are guaranteed to find that precious metal that drove men and women wild with gold fever! You are guaranteed to find gold in every pan! Once you've made your fortune, take time to wander through the camp and visit the Fancy Goods store, bordello and laundry tents to view the antiques and vintage clothing left behind by the miners and ladies of the evening. Help yourself to complimentary cookies and apple cider and have your picture taken with one of the dance hall girls or the camp's lovable mascot, an Alaskan malamute named Dolly. See more..
4.5 Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Visitor Center (368 reviews)
- Great introduction
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Visitor Centers

Visitors can return to the days of the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897-1898 by touring 15 restored buildings within the historic district. See more..
4.5 State Street and Broadway Street (347 reviews)
- Well preserved and fun
Historic Sites

Just a fun area to walk around with lots of local art for photo ops. Skagway has done a good job of keeping the feel of an old mining and fishing town. Yes, lots of tourist shops - but enjoyable window shopping. See more..
4.0 Gold Rush Cemetery (346 reviews)
- Step back in time in time
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Cemeteries

Stepping back in time, this cemetery is not maintained and therefore it is more interesting. You can read most of the head stones but there is also a board with some of the history of some of the graves in the parking area. We were surprised by the number of woman and children thinking it would be mostly all men. Ages were varied but som very young, if you visit take time to read the board I read it after our visit to the cemetery but it may have been more useful reading it first. It is also the gateway to a wonderful waterfall. Well worth a visit. See more..
4.5 Lower Reid Falls (253 reviews)
- Reid Falls needs a better promoter
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

My wife and I visited Skagway on May 25, 2022. It was a beautiful, sunny day with temperatures in the mid 60s. We walked from downtown toward Reid Falls and the cemetery over a 2 mile walk in direct sunlight. By the time we reached our destination, we were a little dusty and hot. We entered the cool woods and took the trail to the falls. In a couple of minutes our walk in the sun was forgotten. This waterfall is awesome. It is easily over 100 feet from top to bottom and is a series of falls. You can get right next to it for a great photo. Reid Falls should be on your must do list for Skagway, just below the train ride to White Pass Summit and The Historic Park. The cemetery pales in comparison to Reid Falls. And if you are not energetic enough to walk 5 miles round trip, you can ride a city bus out and back from Downtown Skagway. See more..
4.5 Skagway Museum and Archives (200 reviews)
- Wonderful little "treasure"
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM History Museums

The history and rich culture of Skagway are featured in its most treasured artifacts, mementos, photographs and historical records dating from the early 1900s. See more..
4.5 Lower Dewey Lake Hiking Trail (171 reviews)
- Not for the Faint of Heart
Hiking Trails

Short but straight up the hill at times, I had to pause for a minute or two to catch my breath and I think I"m in pretty good shape for a 55 y/o. Provides scenic views of Skagway and the Cruise Ships, but mostly a walk in the woods, until you get to the glistening Lower Dewy lake. Beautiful. Had no intentions (or time) to keep going to Upper Dewey lake, but I can only imagine the views from there must have been real good and worth the struggle to climb. Not a hike for young kids, unless you don't mind piggy backing them at times. See more..
5.0 BearHead Photography Gallery (125 reviews)
- Mr J C Milne
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries

Come and see a National Geographic photographers perspective of Alaska. Barrett Hedges' gallery, Nature's Wildest Moments, has images printed from his travels all over the state of Alaska, and the western U.S. All images are for sale, but you can come and just view and see how beautiful the wild places of Alaska are. We also offer free shipping to most places world wide! See more..
4.0 Captain William Moore Cabin (124 reviews)
- Part of Skagway History
Historic Sites

I visited the Moore Cabin / Homestead Museum during my walking tour of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park in Skagway on the Skagway port day of my Alaska cruise in June. There was no guided tour or park ranger presentation. So, my self-tour of the museum was pretty short, but I still appreciated learning about the history of the place from the exhibits. Interesting to learn that Skagway was founded by Captain William Moore, who set up residence and business there instead of going on the gold rush. The NPS has diligently restored and maintained the old cabin and the residence into a historical museum complex. It is one of the farther units from the Visitor Center of the Historical Park, but still an easy walk. See more..
4.5 Yakutania Point (95 reviews)
- Beautiful hike to get a little way away from town
Hiking Trails

We were in town with a cruise ship and did a morning excursion but still had some time afterward before we left. We filled it with this beautiful hike out to Yakutania Point. It was fairly easy and not too hilly, with some forest views along the way and a beautiful rocky beach at the end. It took us less than an hour to walk out, enjoy the views, soak up the sun, and take a few pictures, and then head back across the bridge to town. From there it was 15 or 20 minutes across town back to where our ship was docked. Definitely worth a short hike to get some Alaskan scenery if you're in Skagway! See more..
5.0 Klondike Brewing Company (88 reviews)
- Enterprising brewery with tasty beers
Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Breweries

The Klondike Brewing Company is your Craft Beer destination in Skagway, Alaska located on 2nd Ave between Broadway and State Streets across from the Red Onion Saloon. Featuring brewed on site beers served at 38 degrees Fahrenheit, the Klondike Brewing Company celebrates in all that is the World's perfect beverage, Beer! Tap room, mercantile and beer garden on site with brewery tours offered daily. See more..
4.0 Arctic Brotherhood Camp No. 1 (85 reviews)
- Visitors Center in a very Unique building
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

NOW: Home of the Skagway Convention & Visitors Bureau, your one stop for information on all things Skagway! Contact us for a free Skagway Visitor Guide and other trip planning information. Walking Tour Maps and Hiking Guides are available for pick up on arrival. Need a unique space for your special event? Our Reception Hall is available for half day and daily rentals! The Arctic Brotherhood Hall was build in 1899 as a fraternal order. The unique facade features over 8,000 pieces of driftwood and took over 4 years for the members to complete. During it's heyday, the Arctic Brotherhood had 30 "camps" throughout Alaska and the Yukon. The Skagway camp was active until the early 1920's. President Warren G. Harding was one of the last members to be inducted into the club. See more..
4.5 Trail of '98 Museum (69 reviews)
- Great Value!
History Museums

Fascinating display of gold rush memorabilia. See more..
5.0 Upper Dewey Lake (64 reviews)
- Solo adventure!
Hiking Trails

Crazy experience, did it solo when i was 15 (my grandma stayed in skagway). Incredible scenery and made some friends along the way. I was not prepared (no trekking shoes or poles), and it took around 6 hours. Views at the top are incredible, other than the lake there is a big patch of red/orange/brown grass that is straight out of a painting. Saw one black bear and what looked like wolves footprints. Review is from August 2014!! See more..
4.5 Corrington’s Alaskan Ivory & Museum (61 reviews)
- Beautiful Ivory Jewelry and Baleen Baskets!
Speciality Museums

Combination museum/gift shop contains detailed account of Alaska's history. See more..
4.5 Jeff. Smiths Parlor Museum (42 reviews)
- Should not be missed
Spent < 1 hour History Museums

Such a cool place with very interesting artifacts and the park service guide was very knowledgeable about the history. See more..
4.0 Skagway Centenial Statue (42 reviews)
- Fun photo op
Spent < 1 hour Monuments & Statues

Ok….I love statues that we can have fun with. The population movement towards the gold fields of Alaska is quite serious. Most of the miners either lost everything or everything and their lives. Fun for pics, but really should be viewed for more serious content See more..
4.5 Pitchfork Falls (40 reviews)
- Natures beauty and a man made snake
Waterfalls

We didn't see this water fall close up. On our way to Yukon Suspension Bridge, we made a stop to see this beauty on the opposite side of the Klondike Highway. From afar I can see it more complete and much better. The water flowing from Goat Lake to Skagway River, the water falls do look like a pitchfork. Not too far from the falls, I also saw a man made snake, (a pipeline visible from across the valley, where we were) I asked our guide and driver, he said that is a hydroelectric project, providing electricity to the community of Skagway. That is an unique site to see. Happy Travelling! See more..
5.0 Skagway Spirits Distillery (32 reviews)
- Gem off the Beaten Path
Tuesday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Distilleries

Adjacent to the Skagway airstrip you'll find a family owned craft distillery producing very smooth Gin & Vodka beginning 2017. Features unique cocktails using local botanicals in a warm setting that honors Skagway's more recent past. See more..
4.0 The Mascot Saloon (22 reviews)
- Awesome place
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 AM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • History Museums

If you are interested in history this is a good place stop in and see. There are no tours but there is plenty to see and read, self guided I guess. Was nice for a break from the business of the streets. See more..
4.0 Mollie Walsh Park (18 reviews)
- Great spot to take the kids with a little history for the Adults
Parks

Just a short walk from the cruise port and to the right there we found this amazing play ground that the kids loved! There was also public washrooms right beside it. It is named after Mollie Walsh. Mollie was a resourceful and independent young woman with a wanderlust and a love of frontiers. In 1890, when she was 18, she left home for Montana. When she heard about they struck gold in the Klondike she packed her bags and headed to Skagway. She became popular both as a waitress. This courageous Lady ran a grub tent near Log Cabin during the Gold Rush of 1897-1898. She fed and lodged the wildest gold-crazed men. See more..
4.0 Pullen Creek Stream Walk (18 reviews)
- Informative and leisurely trail
Bodies of Water • Hiking Trails

I came to know of the Pullen Creek Stream Walk in Skagway while waiting to get on the White Pass Summit Train ride at the train station near the ship docking area. Since I had quite some time before boarding the train, I decided to take a walk on the trail. My visit was the first week of June, much before the salmon started swimming. So, I did not see any salmon in the creek waters. There are frequent informative and colorful plaques along the walk providing local wildlife information. The walk follows Pullen Creek (sometimes called Dewey Creek) and is quite peaceful. There are a few road crossings along which require some caution. I certainly recommend this walk as it is very flat and can be leisurely. See more..
5.0 Alaska Art Colony (17 reviews)
- Excellent place to check out!!
Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries

Hidden to the side but very well worth seeking out! The guy who was working there was very very nice. We bought some paintings that others did but were smaller and fun. It would be cool if this place was on cruise excursions to stop in as a group and do the paintings!!! Wish I had the time to paint something there. I truly wish them the best of luck because they are a great place!!! See more..
4.5 Skagway Sculpture & Flower Garden (15 reviews)
- Garden of Sculptures Valued at over $1,000,000
Spent 1-2 hours Gardens

The retired dentist that runs this unique sculpture garden was very informative and gracious. Pat was not too keen on visiting this until she saw the amazing sculptures which awed both her and me. They are done by some very well known artists. They also have a very nice gift shop. See more..
4.5 Junior Ranger Activity Center (14 reviews)
- Great Free Attraction for Children
Children's Museums

We visited this small, single room national parks attraction with a 4 year old who could have happily spent half a day here. There is a sand box with artifacts to find by sifting sand along with information about gold panning, animal pelts and a skull along with information about trappers, displays of provisions for the gold rush along with toys of the time period. Interesting photos and commentary at several stations on iPads kept the adults and teens interested. Perfect spot for children who are not interested in all of the jewelry, art and souvenir shops along the street. See more..
5.0 Effy Jewelry (11 reviews)
- Jewelry
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Shopping Malls

Since 1979, Effy Hematian has been designing some of the world's most distinctive jewelry. As a professionally trained engineer, Effy has a passion for exquisite workmanship that is evident in each piece of jewelry - and a vision that begins before he even starts sketching. See more..
5.0 Hunter Art Studio (9 reviews)
- LIKE A MUSEUM
Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries

Hunter Art Studio has silver jewellery, watercolour prints, fine art, ornate china pots, etc. Ideal for walking and looking. See more..