The history is wonderful ! The Klondike Gold Rush ~ Staging ground for crossing the mountains via the Chilcoot Pass or the White Pass.

Here is the best tip for visiting Skagway: WEAR SENSIBLE SHOES! I wish I knew how many people fall off the boardwalks or get their tiny little high heels caught between the boards and twist an ankle each summer! Ouch! There are not too many benches to sit on and those are almost always taken, so be prepared to be... More