Skagway is only 13 miles away from Haines however its either a 7 hour drive through Canada to get there or a quick boat ride on the Fast Ferry. Once there, the explorations are endless. Skagway is much more touristy than Haines and typically host up to 6 large cruise ships a day!

Our favorite restaurants in Skagway

- Skagway Brewing Company

- Skagway Spirits distillery

- Woadie's Southeast Seafood

- Glacial Coffee House

Ride the Historic White Pass and Yukon Route Train

Take the scenic and historic White Pass Train through stunning scenery with rich gold rush history. This is less than 3 hours, so it won't take up your whole day!

https://wpyr.com/

Skagway has lots of cool hikes that are easily accessible right from town. You can even hike to a cool lake within 20 minutes from down town.

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See a Can-Can Show

Go to a 45 minute Can-Can show that has been performed for 100 years! Set during the lawless days of the Klondike Gold Rush, watch a high- kickin’, titillatin’, rip – roarin’ story about Skagway’s most notorious outlaw – Soapy Smith. With glitzy musical numbers, bedazzling can- can dancers and riotous humor. There are 4 shows a day, and tickets are $28 for adults and $16 for children. Yes, this is a family friendly show!

https://thedaysof98show.com/

Tour a Brothel and/or Take a Walking Town Tour

Visit the Red Onion Saloon, a building that used to function as a bar and brothel back in the goldrush! They have drinks and food, but the best attraction is the the 20 minute, $20, "Quickie" brothel tour. Learn about the ladies of the night, see their artifacts, and go back in time. The Red Onion also offers various town tours where one of their "Madams" escorts you around town on a fun and interactive tour!

https://www.redonion1898.com/

Zip Around the Fjord on a Speed Boat

Go on a 2 hour fun and informative adventure through the Lynn Canal. You will zip along the shoreline while exploring hidden coves, waterfalls, rocky beaches, wildlife and more.

https://www.oceanraftalaska.com/

Take a Day Trip to a Glacier

This wilderness expedition to the spectacular Davidson Glacier immerses you in the abundant natural beauty of Alaska, leading you through fjords, rain forests, vibrant wildflowers, and towering mountains. Kick off the tour with a sublime cruise down the Lynn Canal, followed by a mellow hike to your canoe that will bring you face to face with the stunning Davidson Glacier. Wrap up the adventure with a picnic lunch on the beach before the return cruise back to town.

https://www.alaskax.com/Home/Tours?tourId=1&tourDateTime=undefined&adults=&child=&infant=

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