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At Chena Hot Springs (milepost 56.5 Chena Hot Springs Rd).
This is a great little resort out away from the lights of Fairbanks. There were plenty of activities to keep you moving and learning about the resort. The beds were comfortable just don’t expect anything fancy from the rooms. The Ice Museum was cool to see especially how they make the martini glasses. Our tour guide was two days in on the job so we did not get a seasoned veteran style tour with interesting tidbits but she was personable. The SUSV tours to the top of the mountain were really fun and they offer all sorts of warm drinks and food. The yurts had chairs for a place to sit and wait if the skies are cloudy. With a lot of people they can get really stuffy and unpleasant. We spent most of the four hours outside the yurt. Only one of our three people went into the Hot Springs and she enjoyed it. We went walking on several trails and were just in awe of how beautiful the landscape was with everything covered in feet of snow. We wanted to do the dog sledding and massage but you gotta book those early before you arrive to ensure a spot. We did get to see the dogs in their kennels and that was great.
We visited the springs and ice museum. Ice museum is a lost opp to make it more interesting, our 'guide' walked us inside and was only interested in talking to folks who bought the $21 apple martini. Would have loved a little insight into how this is built, stays warm etc. The hot springs are great, but none of the facilities in the women's toilets were working as it was frozen, understandable I guess.
I recently had the pleasure of visiting Chena Hot Springs and it was truly a wonderful experience. The moment I stepped into the soothing warm water, all my stress seemed to melt away. The natural surroundings were absolutely breathtaking, with unique views all around.
The atmosphere was peaceful and serene, allowing me to fully relax and unwind. The staff at the Hot Springs were friendly and accommodating, ensuring that my visit was comfortable and enjoyable. Specifically, the restaurant afterwards was really nice and Laura went above and beyond to make sure we were accommodated.
Overall, it was a fantastic experience and I would highly recommend visiting a Hot Springs for a truly blissful and rejuvenating Alaskan getaway.
Our trip to the hot springs was wonderful and something I am so glad we did! While it is a hike from Fairbanks, it is well worth the drive (and is a great experience for the price)! The hot spring itself was a great experience, as you can meander around and experience the different areas of the hot spring with cooler and warmer water. The facility also has an indoor pool and hot tubs for those who cannot go in the hot spring. We spent a few hours in the hot springs and it was a great way to spend an evening!
I had a great experience here. The hot springs are amazing. The ice Bar is fun. The restaurant food was really good and we got seated right away. The activities - dog sledding and northern light tour were enjoyable. The room beds are comfortable... Though if there was a complaint it is that the guest rooms are at least 80F and the windows are frozen shut. They do have fans, but it is hard to sleep in such a warm room. Overall it was the only negative aspect, everything else was amazing.
