The Oldest Restaurant In Alaska Has A Truly Incredible History

It is incredibly rare to find an establishment that has been around for over a century that is still operating today from the original building. Located in the small, compact city of Skagway in Southeast Alaska, The Historic Skagway Inn has been around since 1897. Over the years it has transformed with the different eras yet it has always maintained its ability to offer warm, top-notch hospitality both at the B&B and in the restaurant, to visitors from all around the world. This fascinating place is located downtown in the Klondike Gold Rush National Park Historic District. Read on to learn about what makes this spot such a special part of Alaska’s history.

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Visitors to The Historic Skagway Inn in Southeast Alaska can enjoy luxurious accommodations and a variety of delicious food for breakfast, lunch and dinner at Oliva's Restaurant.

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Originally built in 1897, The Historic Skagway Inn was originally built to cater to the rush of gold prospectors that flocked north during the historic Gold Rush.

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Over the years it has operated as a brothel, family residence, boarding house and finally an inn/restaurant. To this very day visitors can visit The Historic Skagway Inn and feel like they are being transported to the Klondike Gold Rush past. Inside you will find turn-of-the-century décor and historic art that showcases how much things have truly changed over the years.

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The garden at The Historic Skagway Inn is truly something special. They offer tours in which you can forage through the different edible vegetables, fruits and even flowers that can quickly become a part of your dinner that very same night. This award-winning garden kitchen showcases how to execute a farm-to-table meal exquisitely.

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The hearty and delicious breakfast plates are said to be incredibly delicious. There is nothing quite like a big, warm meal before heading out to enjoy a day exploring the Chilkoot Trail.

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After you embark on a fun and informative garden tour, be sure to stay for dinner and enjoy a wide selection of wild, natural, sustainable FRESH Alaska seafood. Delicious and healthy, it's hard to beat the meals you will get in this historic hot-spot.

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