Gold Rush Ruins: Augmented Reality Tour

Explore SE Alaska’s Gold Rush ruins with AR, uncovering hidden histories. Join the exclusive tour for an immersive, tech-enhanced adventure.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Treadwell Historic Mine Trail - Guests are invited on a guided tour through the most extensive collection of preserved Gold Rush era ruins in Southeast, where they will learn about the rise and fall of Treadwell, the city that ushered Juneau into the modern era.
    Participants receive an iPad (with harness) equipped with a custom application that…
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • iPad with harness
Additional Information

The Treadwell mine collapse in 1917 marked the end of a significant era of gold mining and industry in Alaska. Today, the preserved remnants of this vast site rest quietly amidst the trees.
Although the forest has encroached upon it, the foundations, machinery, and stories endure. This guided walking tour leads participants through the original streets…

Location
121 Savikko Rd
Savikko Road
This address is the main parking lot for the trailhead and beach. Please wait on sidewalk near beach. We will arrive in a black Mercedes Sprinter Van with the Treadwell logo on the side and begin the tour.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Geo3
Feb 23, 2026
A great introduction to a neglected part of Juneau's history - This was a shore excursion option for a Holland America tour, and the best shore excursion on the entire cruise. We were met at the pier, taken to the parking area on the other side of the harbour (across the bridge), and outfitted with our Ipads for the augmented reality portion of the tour. The augmented reality Ipads are a brilliant solution to the problem of making history really come alive. The walk itself is enjoyable, through quiet rainforest with views back to the Juneau downtown area. I think the overall walk took around two hours. Since the tour company uses minivans to bring people to the site, the group size is automatically restricted to a reasonable number of people. The guide (sorry, can't remember the name) did an excellent job of explaining the history of the mining area and the town that grew up around it. Highly recommended.
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O7541jcjenl
Oct 1, 2025
***Perfect Day Activity*** - As a lifelong Juneauite, I thought I knew the Treadwell story pretty well—but this tour absolutely blew me away. Walking the historic trails with someone who can bring the ruins to life through stories, old photos, and little-known details was incredible. I’ve driven past that area for years without realizing just how much history is tucked into the woods and shoreline. The guide did such a great job weaving together the human side of the mining days—the families, the culture, the sheer scale of what was once the largest gold mine in the world. Standing among the moss-covered foundations and picturing what it looked like 100+ years ago gave me a whole new appreciation for our community’s roots. Even though I’ve lived here my whole life and my own family roots in Alaska stem from the Klondike, I left the tour feeling like I’d discovered something brand new in my own backyard. Whether you’re a visitor or a local, this is hands-down one of the best ways to experience Juneau’s history. I can’t recommend it enough.
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From $119
up to 11 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).