Takhini Hot Springs are an easy road trip from Whitehorse but make it even more worth while by making the most of your limited mileage on that rental car by adding a few more stops on the way: Yukon Wildlife Preserve (same road), Miles Canyon Suspension Bridge... and DEFINITELY drop a few bucks at Cafe Balzam while you're at Takhini Hot Springs - the crepes are incredible
We went a week before the Sturgis rally and it was PACKED with bikes (super cool to see). However, they don't do the shootouts during the week leading up to the rally and during the rally, and I would have loved to have seen those. This is a pretty, quaint little place to spend some time, stop at a Saloon or two for some beers and food, and check out some of the other touristy places close by! If you're a fan of Sloonshine there's a gas station in town that sells it.
This is a beautiful spot to stop and take a walk. It's very inexpensive to get in and the gift shop guy is extremely friendly and knowledgeable!
It's still under construction and will be for who knows how long but it is so worth going to, watching the movie, learning the incredible history on it. I had read a review somewhere that suggested going in the evening and staying for the laser light show so I planned for that, but didn't allow myself enough time to really take in everything in the visitors centre! I would say give yourself a good two hours for that, and then plan on staying for the light show (bring a blanket or chair to sit on). It's cool, and a very unique experience.
This was a really cool stop on our trip. It was out of the way for us, but worth it!
I took several pics in here and in one of them there's a ghostly misty figure that looks like an old miner! It's really cool!