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Skagway Travel Guide: 159 reviews and 436 photos

The port town of Skagway!

View of Skagway

Skagway is a great little port town in Alaska, USA and very busy in the summer months when the cruise ships come out in full force.

Skagway is a short drive from Whitehorse, Yukon and a very scenic! Great mountains, gorges, bridges, lakes, old mining shafts and winding train tracks within the mountains!

Streets

Street Scene

Skagway is a quiet little town but much busier during the summer cruise ship season. It was very quiet during my visit but a nice ittle town to walk around in.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Scenary, Scenary, Scenary!
Cons:They board the place up in the winter when the cruise ships are not in!

Last visit to Skagway: Nov 2001
Intro Updated Dec 18, 2004
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Reviews (15)

Skagway Look Out Things to Do (8)

When you are entering Skagway you will see a turnoff to a town call Dyea. Take this right instead of turning left into... more travel advice

Cruise Ships! Things to Do (8)

Skagway is a very popular destination for cruise ships and the town can be over run with tourist making it a lively... more travel advice

Moe's Frontier Bar Nightlife (2)

Moe's seemed to be a very busy spot as well and you could easily tell it was a local bar with Skagway residents versus... more travel advice

Skagway Outlet Store Things to Do (8)

Opened in 1995 as the largest gift shop in Southeast Alaska, S.O.S. is located at 7th and Broadway with over 1,500 feet... more travel advice

Hotels (2)
See All The White House
Transportation (2)
See All A very scenic drive!

Shopping (1)
Camp Skagway
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Comments (12)

flyer_e901 Jul 1, 2009 at 12:50 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for sharing all your experiences in Skagway. I'll be heading up there in the 2nd week of July.
SomeDutchGirl Jan 28, 2008 at 9:26 AM Report Abuse

Moes Frontier Bar has been closed!!!! It's sad...as this bar was the real local hang out of Skagway. Now you may find many locals at the Skagway Pizza Station and at the Eagles and Elks Halls.
b1bob Jul 23, 2005 at 5:21 PM Report Abuse

Don't apologise for covering the cemetery. How a society deals with and pays homage to their dead is every bit as much a part of their culture as their art, literature, and cuisine. Good show, Jamie!
orke Feb 6, 2005 at 8:51 AM Report Abuse

wonderfull page - i love those bars - lol :-)
dabidc Jan 6, 2005 at 7:50 AM Report Abuse

Jamie, another top notch epic of the world beyond our normal way of life. Could be another place to visit, never been north of Jasper. My loss eh?
ophiru Dec 11, 2004 at 9:55 PM Report Abuse

Great page ! i love your tips and the pictures... i hope i will visit alaska one day
rexvaughan Dec 7, 2004 at 10:34 AM Report Abuse

Jamie, this is the first review of a brothel I have seen on VT! Does your wife know where you visit??? ;-). Actually, excellent photos and tips. Thanks.
K.Knight Nov 20, 2004 at 1:13 PM Report Abuse

Jamie, this is a must see destination for my wife and I. We are hoping to cruise in and drive out in 2006. I hope you enjoy the rockies in Alberta...you should try and make it to Waterton though!
bpacker Nov 17, 2004 at 11:25 PM Report Abuse

Awesome scenary, Jamie. Ah, I can imagine takin' a gd 4wd to explore the region.
vigi Nov 15, 2004 at 10:52 PM Report Abuse

the snow mountains and small houses looks beautiful.