Places To Go

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Visitor Center

Start your visit with a stop at the park's visitor center. Learn about park programs, tours, and film.

Busy street view with cruise ship at the end.
Skagway's Historic District

Learn about the gold rush boom town buildings that are part of the park today.

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Park Museums

Dive deeper into Klondike Gold Rush history with the four National Park Service museums in Skagway.

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Discover Dyea, Alaska

Where nature meets history. During the gold rush Dyea was a boom town, today it is a lush natural area.

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The Chilkoot Trail Center

The information center for the Chilkoot Trail. Stop by to get your trail permit, see a bear awareness video, and get your trail orientation.

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Hike the Modern Chilkoot Trail

Described as the world's longest museum, the Chilkoot Trail spans 33 miles, an international border, and is hiked by thousands each year.

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Kids & Youth

Earn your Junior Ranger badge, visit the Junior Ranger Activity Center, or learn the best ways to explore the park as a family.

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Hiking

With trails ranging from 1 to 7 miles, Skagway has hikes for any fitness level. See waterfalls, lakes, and sweeping vistas of the fjord.

Last updated: November 6, 2019

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
P.O. Box 517

Skagway, AK 99840

Phone:

907 983-9200

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