8 Hours: Rails & Wildlife
A half-day excursion plus dinner downtown.
By Greg Peters, editor · Updated October 2026
- Ride the White Pass RailwayThe signature Skagway experience to the summit. White Pass & Yukon Route Railway →
- Float the Taiya RiverGentle guided float past Gold Rush history. Skagway Float Tours →
- LunchSeafood on the waterfront. Skagway Fish Company →
- Gold Rush CemeteryA short walk to the graves of Soapy Smith and Frank Reid. Gold Rush Cemetery →
Walking map: the docks and downtown Skagway
The cruise docks sit at the south end of town. Broadway, the historic main street, runs north from the waterfront, and most shops, saloons and museums are within a few blocks of it.
3D walking map with times → · Park Service maps
Map: USGS elevation; streets and buildings © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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