Port of Skagway, Alaska

Skagway, Alaska

The Port of Skagway, AK is the northernmost ice-free, deep-water port in North America, offering intermodal access to Pacific shipping lanes. It supports year-round transportation access between the contiguous United States, the Yukon Territory, Northern British Columbia, the Northwest Territories, Northern Alaska, Asia, and Europe. The port accommodates barge services, large passenger vessels, fishing vessels, and private crafts. Visitors can explore Skagway on foot or take the Smart Shuttle to attractions like Jewell Gardens, Klondike Gold Fields, and more. Additionally, tourists can rent bicycles or scooters to explore the area efficiently. Excursions including dog sledding, fishing, flight-seeing tours, zip-lining, rock climbing, gold panning, raft tours, and hiking are available. A must-visit attraction is the White Pass Railway offering scenic train rides from Skagway to Fraser. Other activities include exploring multiple hiking trails, such as the Dewey Lake Trail. A ferry service to Haines is available for further exploration. Skagway also offers historical landmarks like the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park and Dewey Lake Trail.

Location

City: Skagway

Region: Alaska

Country: United States

Coordinates: 59.4558° N, 135.3158° W