Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park

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Know Before You Go: Admission is completely free.

The Extras: If your interest is piqued and the on-site bookstore doesn't have what you need, Elliott Bay Books down the street will.

In ShortNestled among the storefronts in Seattle's Pioneer Square business district, this spot is more gold rush museum than woodland sanctuary. There are, however, real uniformed rangers here and exhibits describing how…