Chena Hot Springs Resort

Discovered over a century ago by gold miners who noticed steam rising from the Chena River Valley, Chena Hot Springs Resort is located about an hour’s drive from Fairbanks. The resort features a natural hot-springs lake, where visitors can soak in the warm, curative waters that have been soothing weary travelers for generations. In addition to the hot springs, the resort offers a year-round ice museum, comfortable lodge and cabin accommodations, and prime northern lights viewing opportunities, making it a notable Alaskan destination.