National Historical Park
Klondike Gold Rush – Seattle Unit National Historical Park
- Pacific Northwest
About Klondike Gold Rush – Seattle Unit
Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory of Canada. Today, the park is your gateway to learn about the Klondike Gold Rush, explore the area's public lands, and engage with the local community.
From the National Park Service.
- Region
- Pacific Northwest
- State
- Washington
- Designation
- National Historical Park
- Entrance fee
- None listed
- Trail data for this park is still being added.
- Places for this park are still being added.
Know before you go
Fees, hours, weather and getting to Klondike Gold Rush – Seattle Unit.
Entrance fees
The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.
Hours
Park Hours
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue
- Closed
- Wed
- 10:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 10:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 10:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 10:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 10:00AM - 5:00PM
The park is open Wednesday through Sunday 10 am to 5 pm.
Weather and when to go
Warm dry summers from mid-July through mid-Sept, all the rest of the year, mainly rainy and cool.
Getting there
The park and visitor center are located on the northwest corner of 2nd Ave South and South Jackson Street in the former Cadillac Hotel. The Pioneer Square neighborhood is serviced by several public transportation options. Visit your directions page for more information about parking.
Contact the park
- Address
- 319 Second Ave S., Seattle, WA 98104
- Phone
- (206) 220-4240
- Official site
- nps.gov/klse
From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.
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Things to do in Klondike Gold Rush – Seattle Unit
The park service's own list, with how long each takes.
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Trails and Rails: Klondike Seattle
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Trail to Treasure Walking Tour
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