Chena Hot Springs Resort
Resort hotel · Fairbanks North Star Borough ·
Soak in hot springs, see ice museum, view aurora borealis
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17600 Chena Hot Springs Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99712 Get directions
Soak in hot springs, see ice museum, view aurora borealis
17600 Chena Hot Springs Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99712 Get directions
"A hot spring–fed lake near Fairbanks, Alaska, that stays around 106 degrees year-round and is renowned for its outdoor setting, which can sometimes offer views of the aurora borealis. Visitors do not need to stay overnight to visit. Once you've gone for a swim, visit the resort's Aurora Ice Museum — billed as "the world's largest year-round ice environment," it features individual ice rooms and sculptures constructed from more than 1,000 tons of ice and snow." - Talia Avakian Talia Avakian Talia Avakian is a lifestyle reporter based in Los Angeles with a love for outdoor excursions, off-the-beaten-path local finds, remote and historic hotels, and innovations in food. She was previously the digital news reporter for Travel + Leisure. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Tucked away in a remote oasis roughly 60 miles from downtown Fairbanks, this must-do resort offers a day-pass experience with access to a thermal springs lake, an indoor heated pool, both outdoor and indoor hot tubs, and convenient shower and locker facilities. When temperatures drop, it transforms into a winter wonderland with adventures like dog sledding, snowmobiling, ice fishing, and skiing, plus a tour of the Aurora Ice Museum. To optimize your chances of catching the northern lights, plan your visit between September and April." - Boutayna Chokrane, Nicole Kliest
"At Chena Hot Springs Resort I could watch the northern lights from an outdoor hot tub, and by day the resort offers activities such as cross-country skiing and ice fishing through pre-drilled holes—making it a full-season aurora-oriented experience." - Jamie Carter Jamie Carter Jamie Carter is an experienced science, technology, and travel journalist and the editor of WhenIsTheNextEclipse.com. An avid stargazer, Jamie writes about exploring the night sky, solar and lunar eclipses, moon-gazing, astro-travel, astronomy, and space exploration. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Located under the aurora oval, Fairbanks offers clear winter nights for excellent aurora viewing."
"A remote Alaska outpost about 60 miles from Fairbanks where geothermal waters rich in sulfate, chloride, and sodium bicarbonate are paired with eco-friendly operations and year-round attractions. Accommodations include a 40-room lodge, standard rooms, family suites, rustic cabins, camping, and yurts; the property is employee-owned and uses geothermal energy for heat and power. Visitors come for the chance to soak while viewing the aurora borealis, explore the year-round Aurora Ice Museum, enjoy on-site dining and massage services, and sign up for northern-lights tours, dogsled rides, horseback riding, and other winter- and summer-season activities." - Michelle Baran