NPS/S. Millard Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park offers many things to do and places to go to experience gold rush history and enjoy the beauty of Alaska. Planning a visit between October and May? Read about visiting Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park during the winter. Dig into the details of your visit with:
Things to Do
Whether you've got a few hours, a full day, or multiple days, find out what activities work best for your trip. 
Visitor Center
Start your visit with a stop at the park's visitor center. Learn about park programs, tours, and film. 
Ranger Chats
Rangers share topics they are most passionate about in short conversations. Ranger chats may be in the park's theater, or outside nearby. 
The Mascot Saloon
Skagway's longest running saloon opened during the gold rush and closed with local prohibition in 1916. 
Self-Guided Walking Tour
Take a self-guided walking tour of park building in the Skagway Historic District. 
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. 
Hike the Chilkoot Trail
Start planning your backpacking or day hiking trip on the Chilkoot Trail 
Discover Dyea, Alaska
Where nature meets history. During the gold rush Dyea was a boomtown, today it is a lush natural area. 
Moore Homestead
Veer off the beaten path and learn about the first European American settlers in Skagway. 
Skagway's Historic District
Over 20 gold rush boomtown buildings are part of the park today. Explore the ones in Skagway's Historic District. |
Last updated: June 3, 2025