Skagway Alaska

 

 

In this last instalment of our Skagway Alaska visit I wanted to show you the location of the dock where all of the cruise ships that arrive port.

The dock is located just a few blocks from Skagway's downtown area.

 

You can tell from this map that Skagway is at the very end of the Inside Passage.

 

 

If you do ever visit Skagway the train ride on The White Pass Railroad is a must!

It offers gorgeous scenery.

You will actually see trails that were used during the Gold Rush.

And often times one can spot a herd of sheep grazing on the mountains side.

 

They offer a short ride (which we usually take), or the extended ride all the way to Carcross Yukon.

 

 

What do you think of this for a snow blower?

I might have thought that during the winter months the trains would not be in use, but my son tells me that they have a Santa train.

Elijah said there are many visitors from the Yukon that bring their children down for this event.

 

From Nov.20th-Dec.31st the city waives it's sales tax charge for shoppers also!

 

 

Here is the beautiful boat dock.

It is on the rear side of the Skagway Fish Company where we ate while visiting.

 

 

This restaurant is also located along the docks.

It is owned by a friend of my sons and I highly recommend the breakfast there!

 

 

In 1997 The Centennial Statue was erected to commemorate Skagway's 100th year.

S-K-A-Q-U-A in Tlingit means 'windy place'.

For more details of Skaways history click here.

 

 

You need never fear of getting lost in Skagway, just follow the sign!

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This concludes my Skagway Alaska tour.

It is only a drop in the bucket of all the wonders of this beautiful little village.

Because our son lives here, we have visited Skagway at least six times, so I try not to take repeat photos.

Later I may do a post with photos from our former visits.

I hope you've enjoyed the small tour!

Blessings-Kimberly