Where is Skagway located?
Skagway is located in the Upper Lynn Canal. It is considered the northern most point in Southeast Alaska, 80 air miles from Juneau and 110 road miles from Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada. The City of Skagway is geographically the largest city in Alaska with 455 square land miles. Do you like cruising? Ask the Skagway visitor bureau. They will tell you that almost all of the cruising lines calling on Alaska include Skagway in their itineraries. Whether you are on a 7-day one-way cruise or a longer excursion that includes overland travel, you will probably stop in Skagway. Skagway is also famous for it’s hospitality. The Skagway visitor bureau knows the best places to eat and shop. Sit down at one of the small cafs, or taste something in an Alaskan brew pub, or treat yourself to a meal in a restaurant with surprises created by one of the many local chefs. Lovely food! And reservations are strongly recommended for some of the more popular restaurants in Skagway during the busy summer