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Rainy Day in Skagway
Indoor ideas when the weather turns.
By Greg Peters, editor · Updated October 2026
Rain is common. A wet day does not ruin a port call.
- Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park visitor center.
- Red Onion Saloon and museum tour.
- Gallery and museum shopping on Broadway.
- A covered railway ride.
Pack a jacket and check the forecast.
Confirm hours, prices and availability with operators before you go.
Suggested Reads
Alias Soapy Smith: The Life and Death of a ScoundrelJeff Smith
The con man who ran Skagway, written by his great-grandson.
Find it on Amazon →Women of the KlondikeFrances Backhouse
The dance-hall performers, entrepreneurs and prospectors history often skipped.
Find it on Amazon →Songs of a SourdoughRobert W. Service
The poems behind "The Cremation of Sam McGee".
Find it on Amazon →Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Skagway Times earns from qualifying purchases. It costs you nothing extra. More Gold Rush books →
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