Resort
Chena Hot Springs
Near Fairbanks, Alaska
TypeResort
Best seasonYear-round (aurora in winter)
Nearest townFairbanks
soak under the northern lights at a resort with an ice museum.
Soak smart: temperatures vary and can scald, primitive pools are use-at-your-own-risk, and access, permits, and clothing-optional rules change. Check current conditions before you go.
Build a trip around hot springs like this.
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