Skagway Gold Rush Self Guided GPS Walking Audio Tour

usands of prospectors, supplies, and equipment into town. Its ice-free deep-water port helped make Skagway one of the most important gateways to the Yukon.

The surrounding district is filled with preserved buildings, old saloons, museums, and landmarks from the boomtown years.

served as a transportation link between coastal Alaska and the interior. During the Gold Rush, this harbor became a key arrival point for stampeders heading north.

Between July and September, visitors may see salmon returning upstream during the annual salmon run.

Built during the height of the Gold Rush, this railroad replaced the dangerous mountain trails once used by prospectors. Completed in 1900, it made travel between Skagway and the Yukon dramatically faster and remains one of the town’s most famous historic attractions.

This bronze statue shows a Tlingit packer guiding a stampeder and represents the important role Indigenous guides played during the Gold Rush. It was created in 1997 to mark Skagway’s Gold Rush centennial.

Once the headquarters of infamous conman “Soapy” Smith, this building was at the center of Skagway’s criminal underworld during the Gold Rush. It later became a museum preserving the story of his schemes and dramatic downfall.

A surviving reminder of Skagway’s rowdy Gold Rush nightlife, the Red Onion Saloon recalls an era when dozens of saloons, gambling halls, and entertainment venues filled the town.

made from thousands of pieces of driftwood. It once served as a meeting place for the Arctic Brotherhood, a major frontier social organization.

Its architecture and history offer a contrast to the rough saloons and bunkhouses that once dominated the town.

The Mascot preserves the atmosphere of a classic Gold Rush saloon, a time when Skagway had dozens of drinking and gambling establishments. Today it offers a glimpse into the frontier entertainment culture of the late 1800s.

The hike offers mountain scenery and a peaceful escape from the historic downtown area.

One of Skagway’s oldest surviving buildings, this cabin belonged to Captain William Moore, who recognized the area’s potential before the Gold Rush began. His homestead became closely tied to Skagway’s early development.

The Days of ’98 Show blends music, comedy, and storytelling with the colorful story of Soapy Smith.

This community park honors Mollie Walsh, one of the notable women of the Klondike era. Her story reflects the independence, hardship, and personal drama experienced by many people during the Gold Rush.

h artifacts, photographs, and local records. The building itself is notable as Alaska’s first stone building.

The Tlingit lived here long before the Gold Rush and played important roles as guides, packers, traders, and boat operators.

Its original predecessor was converted from a general store in 1898, making it the first Catholic church established in Skagway.

ews of surrounding mountains, waterways, glaciers, and forests. Its location highlights how important air travel remains in remote Southeast Alaska.

Yakutania Point is a scenic hiking destination overlooking Skagway’s surrounding mountains and waterways. It offers a quieter outdoor experience and some of the best natural views near town.

The area combines forest, shoreline scenery, and mountain views, making it a rewarding outdoor stop beyond the historic district.