The Sigifamily decided to explore this charming little city completely on our own. Itturned out to be a truly fantastic day! Because Skagway is so incredibly walkable, we were able to step right off the Disney Wonder and stroll straight into history.
Fun facts about Skagway:
The First City: Skagway was actually the very first incorporated city in Alaska (incorporated on June 28, 1900); beating Juneau out by exactly one day!
The Name: The name comes from the Tlingit word Shgag̱wéi, which beautifully translates to "bunched up or roughed up water," referring to the whitecaps caused by strong valley winds.
Population Shift: During the height of the 1898 Gold Rush, Skagway exploded into Alaska's largest city with over 10,000 residents. Today, the peaceful, year-round population is just around 900 people!
🎵 The Sigifamily AI generated Skagway Song