What to do in Skagway after train ride?

[Heather1972]

Hi all -

 

After doing the Chilkoot train, yukon territory and dog sledding, looks like we'll have a 2 to 3 hours to spend in Skagway. I'm going to be HUNGRY after the 8 hour excursion. Suggestions on where to eat? Things to do - cheap!

[need2cruisesoon]

Skagway Brewing Company, good food and try the Spruce Tip Ale!

[jimsig]

Just an FYI you can probably have your drive drop you in town as compared as back at the ship. Our Chillkoot Charter drive gave us the option.

[xlxo]

I vote for the Red Onion for lip service...

[partzguy]

We were there last week and enjoyed personal pizzas and drinks at The Red Onion!

 

 

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[Heather1972]

Now that I looked at Skagway on the map, I see there's not much to it! I wrote down the restaurant suggestions. Thanks!

[Crew News]

And for dessert, stop by the Alaskan Fudge Company to experience a multitude of fudge combinations. In all of our world travels, it is the best fudge we have ever eaten. We always bring some home.

[3Fluffies]

And for dessert, stop by the Alaskan Fudge Company to experience a multitude of fudge combinations. In all of our world travels, it is the best fudge we have ever eaten. We always bring some home.

 

I second the fudge recommendation. I had the same Chilkoot excursion and chose to be dropped in town with about four hours left before re-boarding.

 

I didn't get any meals to eat but just wandered the streets - there are several small museums tucked in between or behind some of the shops with some beautiful exhibits of Skagway's native and gold rush history, and lots of interesting shops beyond just typical touristy souvenirs.

[Elcid88]

Skagway Brewing had great food and even better beer.

The Red Onion was a tourist trap according to several others traveling with us.

[Aegis1984]

It's been a couple years since I was in Skagway last, but to tack on to this thread, do many of the businesses close at 5? Our train ride arrives back at 4:30 if I'm not mistaken, and it'd be great to take my old lady out for some retail therapy after being stuck with me and my parents for the entire day.

[maggieworkman]

You probably don't have time for the extended walking tour, but you would have time for the regular tour.

 

http://skagway.com/walking-tour-and-trail-maps/walking-tour-map/

 

Maggie

Edited July 29, 2016 by maggieworkman

[NancyIL]

It's been a couple years since I was in Skagway last, but to tack on to this thread, do many of the businesses close at 5? Our train ride arrives back at 4:30 if I'm not mistaken, and it'd be great to take my old lady out for some retail therapy after being stuck with me and my parents for the entire day.

 

You may be paying for A LOT of "retail therapy" if your "old lady" sees this post! :eek:

[Heather1972]

You probably don't have time for the extended walking tour, but you would have time for the regular tour.

 

http://skagway.com/walking-tour-and-trail-maps/walking-tour-map/

 

Maggie

 

That's perfect! I printed it out. Thanks. :D

[PoohUnderstands]

Looked up alaskan fudge company and it is showing only in Juneau? Where is it located in Skagway? Will be there this September and would love to get some! Thanks for the directions!

 

Pooh

[sherryf]

Hi all -

 

After doing the Chilkoot train, yukon territory and dog sledding, looks like we'll have a 2 to 3 hours to spend in Skagway. I'm going to be HUNGRY after the 8 hour excursion. Suggestions on where to eat? Things to do - cheap!

 

You will get lunch as part of your tour, but if you are still hungry after that and can't wait until dinner on the ship, I agree that Skagway Brewing is good.

[traveltime3400]

It's been a couple years since I was in Skagway last, but to tack on to this thread, do many of the businesses close at 5? Our train ride arrives back at 4:30 if I'm not mistaken, and it'd be great to take my old lady out for some retail therapy after being stuck with me and my parents for the entire day.

 

We were there July 13th. I noticed most of the shops closed at 6. Some of the larger ones closer to the ships were open later, so I would skip those and hit them on the way back if you want to get to more shops. Not sure about restaurants.

[Crew News]

Looked up alaskan fudge company and it is showing only in Juneau? Where is it located in Skagway? Will be there this September and would love to get some! Thanks for the directions!

 

Pooh

 

Here is the website for the Alaskan Fudge Company in Skagway:

 

http://www.alaskanfudgeco.com/Skagway_Fudge/Welcome.html

 

7th and Broadway in Skagway.

[quack2]

Take a walk out to Yakutania Point