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Trail of '98 Museum

700 Spring St., City Hall, Skagway, AK 99840
907-983-2420
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Ranked #12 of 16 attractions in Skagway
Traveler Description: The best deal in Skagway only costs $2!  The museum is small, but packs alot into the space - gold rush history, costumes, exhibits on the building... more »
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Legal, Canada
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 11, 2012

It only cost $2 and we got a good hour of interesting viewing here. Kids really enjoyed the scavenger hunt they were given.

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Skagway, Alaska
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 15, 2012

The Trail of '98 Museum is a little jewel in Skagway. The museum has a $5M+ collection of artifacts and gold rush memorabilia on display, and admission is just a couple of bucks. What more could you ask for? Interesting stuff! At 7th & Spring Streets, the ship/town shuttle stops right in front. Depending on your level of interest, plan... More

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Camarillo, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 7, 2012

A great tase of the Gold Rush of 1898. 100,000 people went through Skagway and only 500 struck it rich! (most likely the con-men, ladies of the night and the merchants)

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Harrisburg, PA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 31, 2011

If you go to Skagway, please take the time to stop in this museum. It is small, but it is quite interesting and at $2, a great deal. The absolute best deal is the free walking tour offererd by the National Park Rangers at the next door visitor's center. The tour takes you inside the museum and offers some interesting... More

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