Red Dog Saloon Juneau, Juneau

The Red Dog Saloon is a legendary watering hole in downtown Juneau. Originally opened during the town's raucous mining era, the saloon has been operating for decades and is recognized by the Alaska Legislature as the oldest man-made tourist attraction in the city. It began as a humble sandwich shop during Prohibition and was officially licensed as Timm鈥檚 Tavern in 1933 after the repeal. With its swinging saloon doors and sawdust-covered floors, the Red Dog is a throwback to frontier days and continues to charm visitors with its spirited atmosphere and rich history.

Inside, the Red Dog Saloon is a museum of Alaskan folklore, filled with eccentric memorabilia and relics of the Gold Rush era. Guests will find everything from mounted wildlife trophies to a walrus oosik and paper currency signed by miners from around the world. Perhaps its most famous item is a pistol said to have been left behind by lawman Wyatt Earp on his way to Nome鈥攖hough its authenticity remains part of the saloon's colorful legend. For decades, entertainment was provided by local characters like 鈥淩agtime Hattie,鈥� who famously played the piano in white gloves and a silver dollar halter top.

During Alaska's territorial days, the saloon promoted itself with a bit of cheeky marketing鈥攐wners would greet arriving tour boats with a mule sporting a sign that read, 鈥淔ollow my ass to the Red Dog Saloon.鈥� Even national television took note: the Red Dog hosted an episode of The Ed Sullivan Show shortly after Alaska achieved statehood.

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Sight Name: Red Dog Saloon Juneau
Sight Location: Juneau, USA (See walking tours in Juneau)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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