Skagway Alaska Tours

Located on the Alaska Panhandle is the first class borough of Skagway. In 1900, Skagway was a city however in 2007 it was made a borough. A borough is a self-governing community that is somewhat different from a city or town at least when it comes to politics. One of the most interesting things about this borough is its population. Although only around 900 people live here, hundreds of thousands of tourists flock here in the summer months. You will find many Skagway Alaska tours which can take you through the highlights of this fascinating location.


Skagway has a rich gold mining history and is known as a gateway to the Klondike region of Alaska. Here you will find a historic bustling downtown region, untamed wilderness and lots of fun things to see and do. You might feel as if you've stepped back in time when you visit Skagway. The best way to enjoy all Skagway has to offer is with a guided tour. Skagway Tour Company is only one of the many organizations that provide tours of this area. This company can take you to a variety of attractions including Gold Rush Cemetery, White Pass Summit, Bridal Veil Falls and many others.

There are also Skagway railroad tours that can take you through the majesty of this area via train. One popular tour is the Yukon Suspension Bridge and Fraser Train and Bus Tour. On this tour you get both a sightseeing tour and an adventurous excursion. You'll take the train from Skagway to the Fraser area. Once you reach Fraser, you will be transported to the bridge after which you will return to Skagway via bus. Splendid scenery and historic interest awaits you when you take a tour like this one. Much of your journey will be in the footsteps of pioneers from long ago.

In addition to Skagway Alaska tours you can also enjoy the shopping and dining in this borough. You'll find restaurants that range from casual to elegant and everything in between. There are cafes, diners, taverns, pizza parlors and upscale gourmet establishments. Any shopping enthusiast will adore the quaint downtown area where you can purchase a variety of locally made souvenirs and crafts among other items. In Skagway you'll also find supermarkets, sporting goods stores, galleries, museums and much more.

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