If you really want to learn about the Gold Rush, you must consider the women who worked the towns…read more The museum is a true artifact from that time, filled with memorabilia, stories, and ghosts. The women who take you inside for a tour do a great job with their witty banter and tongue-in-cheek commentaries. Once inside, be ready to learn about the lives of the girls who lived here.

This tour was a hoot!…read more For 15 minutes, our guide, who was dressed to the hilt in sexy red and black garb that women wore back in the day, delivered so much history and information on the building, the girls, and the entire operation of the brothel: all laced with sexual puns and innuendos. Such an interesting and fun tour. It was also creative that the tour was $5 for 15 minutes...exactly what a miner would have paid in gold nuggets or gold coins for that amount of time with a girl. Definitely worth a visit if you are in Skagway!

3 stars This is a…read morecity rich in gold rush history, but it is quite small and, besides their history, there doesn't seem to be much else going for it. The modern day gold rush for them comes via cruise ships, so I think that's keeping them alive. Personally, I don't have kids, but if I did have kids around age 10 (5th grade), I'd bring them here to experience what they learned in class. (Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think we cover sections of the California and Alaska Gold Rush in the 5th grade?). So, basically taking the White Pass train or trail and panning for gold kind of experience. Actually, fun fact - someone told me that Skagway is the best school in the entire state! Anyways, my personal thoughts on kids-I-don't-yet-have aside, the town is pricey...like $$$. A woman's sweater can cost you $60-$75. The cute kids' clothing? Probably $30-$35. Mini stickers are $2.99-$3.99 & larger stickers are $3.99+. There are some ok-ish discounts. The more attractive the design, the more expensive the item is. Cough*Juneau is better**cough. But I'll bring my future kids back in the future. Promise!!

This was probably my least favorite town we visited while in Alaska…read more.. From what I've seen, it was quite depressing...like a ghost town. There were a few landmark attractions, like this train and a statue or two, but I just didn't get the appeal of a place like this. Maybe I'm not enough of a history buff (as this was a "gold rush" town)...or just not into visiting quaint, little places? There were a few basic restaurants and retail shops (mostly, if not all gift shops)...but nothing that appealed to me. Still, there was some beautiful mountain views from this city...and a nice, but small harbor. So it DOES have that!

Highly recommended!! Best experience of my Alaska cruise vacation. Had so much fun dressing up and…read morewalking around town. Owner is very welcoming and friendly. She has plenty customs to chose from. Her store has everything you need to have amazing Victorian pictures.

From the owner: Cosplay 1980's style! Our Business offers Vintage Photos 2.0. We provide full Victorian Costumes…read morethat can be worn inside the store in our re-created Tea Parlor, or outside all over Skagway taking advantage of the authentic 1980's structures as backgrounds. You take all of the photos you like on your own camera or smartphone. We also offer photography services with retouched photos being sent to you digitally.

Could be walked to from town. Cemetery also is visible for a quick moment during a train ride…read more Interesting part of a history, could be kept in a better shape.

This is an out of the way gem that needs either a taxi or a long walk to get to, even from the main…read morepart of town. It's an old cemetery and it shows. A few of the headstones have been replaced with new ones, some are still around, others are just wooden props with names. Been here long enough the trees are taking over many areas. The historical part along with the state of it adds a lot of ambience to it. Combined with the roar of a nearby waterfall, it was actually quite peaceful. We walked it in, which was about an hours walk from the port. The walk took us through the older part of town which was cool to see. Heard mushing dogs off in the distance at their training facility. Was a nice walk. There is a taxi and a bus that comes back and forth, so taking a ride back was our option after a long walk.

One of our tour guides from cruise port rival town Sitka remarked in the most impartial way that…read moreSkagway is a visitor's town. In other words, the whole town pretty much subsists on tourist money. It's a quaint little town with beautiful views of the mountains but it basically feels like one big gift shop. The people that work here are friendly enough, but in a way that seems like they are only friendly because it's their job to do so and not in a genuine manner. If you do need some souvenirs or are looking to spend some money, there are a lot of shops that are willing to cater to your Alaskan needs. Unfortunately when we were here a lot of the seafood that Alaska is known for was not available at any of the restaurants which put a damper on any desire to try out the local (albeit touristy) fare.

I love Alaska and this one is not an exception on the place is just gorgeous with wildlife and…read moreLaura and Fowler that you won fine and this ex explainer in our California. The people in Connor were friendly and helpful to point out different places to visit.. if you have a chance to travel Alaska, this is a must stop