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Dawson City General Store

Dawson, Yukon

Once the pulsing heart of the Klondike Gold Rush, Dawson City today is a cluster of wooden sidewalks and charming frontier-era shops on the banks of the Yukon river. There are plenty of reasons to take cruise tours to Dawson City, Yukon. Though gold rush lore is the main draw, it has a rich history well before the discovery of gold and subsequent stampede in 1896. The Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin or "people of the river" have frequented the area for thousands of years and there’s much heritage to learn and appreciate. The town was also a muse for literary legends, Robert Service and Jack London.

Present-day Dawson still has active gold mining and a thriving tourism and arts scene. Many adventurers stop in Dawson to stock up on supplies before heading to the ragged peaks of the Yukon’s Tombstone Territorial Park.

Not only can you step into the shoes of a prospector and pan for gold, Dawson City is likely the only place in the world where you can drink a cocktail with a real human toe plunked into it. Explore Dawson City, Yukon on Alaska Cruisetours.

Top 3: Things To Do In Dawson City, Yukon

1 Jack London Museum Learn about the life, writing, and home of White Fang author Jack London at this quaint museum.
2 Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall Cruise tours to Dawson City are not complete without stopping into this cancan-meets-casino.
3 Sourdough Saloon Drink a shot of whiskey and put your lips on a mummified human toe to become a certified member of the Sourtoe Club.

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