Established 1898 · Skagway, Alaska
Step inside a legendary Alaskan landmark. The most notorious address in the north, preserved for the brave.
1898
The Gold Rush
Built at the height of the Klondike Gold Rush, the Red Onion was run by a succession of madams — women as shrewd in business as they were colorful in reputation.
Upstairs, ten small "cribs" served the stampede of prospectors. Today, those rooms remain meticulously preserved, telling the unfiltered stories of the women who controlled the frontier.
Choose Your Adventure
From 20-minute tours in the brothel to full evenings of food, spirits, and the supernatural.
Alaska's only preserved 1898 brothel. Ten original rooms, real artifacts, and the unfiltered stories of the women who ran the frontier.
Explore the Museum
Local brews, handcrafted cocktails, and the famous Reindeer Fart shot.
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Explore Skagway's Gold Rush history on foot with a madam guide in period costume.
Explore Walking Tour
Take a piece of the Red Onion home. Tees, hats, pint glasses, and gifts you won't find anywhere else.
Browse the ShopServing Skagway since 1898 — Open daily from 10AM
"You haven't really been to Skagway until you've had a Reindeer Fart Shot."
What Visitors Say
4.5 ★ from 222+ reviews
"They say Lydia never left.
Perhaps you won't want to either."
Plan Your Visit
Address
201 Broadway, Skagway, Alaska 99840
Season
Open May — September
Hours
Restaurant — 10AM to Close, Daily
Quickie Tours — Daily, 10AM–5:30PM
Walking Tours — Daily
Contact
No reservation needed for dining
