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Skagway
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Skagway
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A town from the 1896 Klondike Gold Rush, nestled in a stunning setting with many period buildings still standing. Today, it is a major stop for cruise ships, which bring in several hundred thousand cruise passengers during the season.
Overview of Skagway
This is a former town from the 1896 Klondike Gold Rush, nestled in a stunning setting with many period buildings still standing. Today, the town is a major stop for cruise ships, which bring in several hundred thousand cruise passengers during the season.
Key Facts
- Type of place: village.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
- Location:
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 1,088 inhabitants (2016).
- Area: 1,200 km².
- Altitude: sea level.
- Website: http://skagway.com