Food, Drink & Breweries in Skagway
6 Activities
Kitchen Science Alaska
Meet local Alaskans and understand why everything about food is different in the 49th state. This unique and personal experience will also give you the skills to bring your Alaskan food favorites home while creating memories of life in the Last Frontier! The Chef and the Owner of the Historic Skagway Inn & Alaska House Restaurant, located on the notorious Gold Rush era “Paradise Alley”, share how successful food preservation technologies from the time of the Gold Rush are still used today and show you modern cooking skills - an artful blend of the old and new. Get a behind-the-scenes look at organic gardening in the Inn’s kitchen garden. Understand the science that transforms garden and seafood items into delicious meals. Uncover the local secrets of Alaskan organic gardening and how to prepare, cook and preserve local food favorites. Our Cordon Bleu chef shows you the tips and tricks of professional knife skills, and teaches you to be an expert in selecting and using the best knives. His insights for cooking and preparing food are easy to apply in your own kitchen! You will learn how to smoke Alaskan halibut or salmon, learn how the sun and temperature affect greens grown in our Northern Garden and peek into making sourdough bread as part of the Alaska food story. After all the learning you will enjoy an individually served tasting of smoked fish, vegetables from the garden, sourdough bread and finish up by making (and eating) home-made ice cream! You will conduct three experiments that include smoking (and tasting) Alaska Salmon (an ancient form of preservation) using purple cabbage to determine pH of foods and making your own ice cream dessert. This unique experience will give you the skills to bring your Alaskan food favorites home.
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Legends & Lies
Travel back to those bygone days and experience life in a Gold Rush saloon. The Legends and Lies Gold Rush Saloon Experience takes you back in time to the wilds of Alaska circa 1897. The Klondike Gold Rush was going full fury with more than 100,000 stampeders on their way North to find gold and glory. The saloon was a vital part of life for the stampeder, the place to get news, make deals, play cards, and find companionship. Skagway boasted 80 saloons in a town only 10 blocks long. Skagway was a boom town full of hope, despair, and drama - all played out in a saloon! You'll learn to make classic stampeder libations, beverages that warmed the hearts of the prospectors, both the lucky and the downtrodden. You will use ingredients straight from the Inn's culinary garden and make two different traditional drinks (with a choice of alcohol or no alcohol recipes.) As you sample the beverages and nibble on an array of snacks including salmon or cheese quesadillas, halibut mini-cakes, chips with homemade rhubarb salsa, and reindeer pig-in-a-blanket, you'll hear stories, fact and fiction, and music played on an upright piano. Finish with a Prohibition era Shrub and Iceworm toast to your willing or unwilling induction into the great Order of the Sourdough.
Klondike Brewery Production Tour
Stamp your ticket for the Klondike and join us for an educational experience highlighting the excitement, the joy and the tradition of the world's perfect beverage, BEER. Brewer led, interpretive programs take place within the brewery production area. Requires closed-toe footwear and lasts 30 minutes.
Musher's Camp & S'mores Roasting
Are you a dog-lover with a sweet tooth? Then this tour is for you---join us on the best family-friendly tour in Alaska! The tour begins with an informative ride up to our camp in Dyea, where you will be able to meet our star athlete sled dogs and their puppies. Then, take part in listening in on a Musher Presentation to learn everything there is to know about dog sledding and its history. After, enjoy roasting s’mores around the campfire and exploring our picturesque surroundings in the forest. Your journey begins with an entertaining historic tour from your knowledgeable guide through downtown Skagway and along nine miles of stunning coastline to our Adventure Camp in Dyea. Kick off your visit with what we like to call a “Musher Talk.” In the Musher Talk, we will share fascinating information about dog mushing and welcome any questions you may have. Of course, we make sure you have plenty of time to meet some of the professional athletes who compete in this amazing sport---our sled dogs! We also have litters of puppies that are ready for cuddles and kisses. After that, you may enjoy some time around the campfire and roast marshmallows with your guide to create the perfect s’more. After indulging in your delicious campfire treat, you will have time to take a self-guided nature hike next to a beautiful waterfall and dense Alaskan forest or browse the gift shop and relax in our saloon with a deck overlooking the picturesque stream. Tour Itinerary 35 minutes Narrated scenic drive from the dock to our Adventure Camp 30 minutes Restroom break followed by interactive presentation to learn about mushing and have all your questions answered 15 minutes Time to play with the puppies and cuddle with these future athletes! 20 minutes Time to make s'mores over the campfire 20 minutes Free time at camp to browse the gift shop, hike to a waterfall viewpoint, or use the restrooms 45 minutes Return scenic drive to town
Skagway E-Bike & Brew
Discover the heart of the Klondike Gold Rush while cruising around Skagway on an E-Bike Tour followed by a tasting at the Skagway Brewing Company! Our pedal assisted E-Bikes (Trek Allant+) feel like riding a normal bike but faster and easier! Cruise through downtown Skagway on our E-Bike Tour out to a historic cemetery where your guide will bring the stories of the intrepid Gold Rush stampeders to life. Leave your bikes for a short hike to a breathtaking waterfall. Feel the wind in your hair as you effortlessly zoom up to a splendid lookout over the town. See the glacially carved valley and striking mountain peaks. Finally descend back to town and tour Skagway's oldest brewery, founded in 1898! Sample the delicious local brews and learn about Skagway Brewing Co’s unique brewing process and commitment to sustainability.
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Skagway Spirits Distillery Tour
Experience the artistry of small-batch distilling at Skagway Spirits, a locally owned, family-run distillery, while taking in the stunning landscapes and rich history of Skagway. This intimate, small-group tour blends a scenic visit to the Skagway Overlook with an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Skagway Spirits, complete with a guided tasting and handcrafted cocktail. Your adventure begins at the cruise ship dock, where you’ll meet your knowledgeable local guide and step into a comfortable tour vehicle. Travel through Skagway’s historic district, once a lawless town at the height of the Klondike Gold Rush. As your guide shares captivating stories of gold rush chaos and legendary characters, you’ll pass historic landmarks that reveal Skagway’s colorful past. Your first stop is the Skagway Overlook, a breathtaking vantage point that offers panoramic views of the town, Skagway River, and the towering, glacier-studded Chilkoot Mountains. Capture stunning photos of your ship in the harbor before continuing to Skagway Spirits. At the distillery, you'll embark on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour to learn about the creative process behind their handcrafted spirits, including their signature Bone-Dry Gin and Glacial Vodka. Discover the intricate distillation techniques and locally sourced ingredients that set Skagway Spirits apart. Next, step into the tasting room, where a skilled mixologist will craft a complimentary cocktail from their curated menu. Sip on inventive creations like the Rhubarb Collins, a tribute to Skagway’s agricultural roots, or the Spruce Tip Gin & Tonic, infused with locally foraged Sitka spruce tips for a refreshing citrus twist. Afterward, reboard your tour vehicle and enjoy a scenic return to the cruise ship dock, reflecting on Skagway’s history, flavors, and breathtaking views.
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