Skagway Travel - The Top Attractions
By Scott Miller
If you are planning upcoming Skagway travel, either as part of an Alaskan cruise or on a self-guided tour, you'll find there are plenty of great activities to choose from in this rustic gold rush era town.
The most popular day trip out of Skagway is a round trip into Canada's beautiful Yukon Territory on the historic White Pass Railway. The journey by train is spectacular, heading up through a mountain pass and into a region covered in pine forest, with beautiful clear turquoise lakes, waterfalls, and abundant wildlife.
Another great option for a day trip out of Skagway is an excursion to the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. Take a raft trip down the pristine Chilkat River, home to the highest concentration of Bald Eagles anywhere on Earth. This truly is an amazing and unforgettable experience -- seeing dozens of eagles diving for fish is spectacular.
Of course, you don't even have to leave the town of Skagway to have a wonderful time. The town itself is situated in an amazing location at the end of a fjord, surrounded by peaks that are capped in snow much of the year.
The main street in Skagway has a unique western frontier feel, with stores and restaurants located in authentic buildings dating back to the Klondike Gold Rush of 1899-1900.
A short ride from downtown Skagway is the location of the former town of Dyea, which was the landing point for many of the would-be gold miners seeking their fortunes in the Klondike. A 1.5 mile hike through the former town site provides both a fascinating look at the historical ruins and a chance to see incredible bald eagles, beautiful wildflowers, and dense, lush rain forest.
Skagway travel can be both an adventure and a trip back in time. One thing is for sure -- you'll never forget your visit to this amazing little town.
Scott Miller is an Editor of the Alaska Cruise Advisor. For much more information on travel to Alaska, bes sure to visit Alaska Cruises.
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