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A getaway for sure. Hopefully you get at least one clear night
wilsonjw Says: There are a number of excellent winter trails around Chena Hot Springs. On our most recent visit (February 2006), we snowshoed up Charlie Dome, all the way to the yurt. The grade of the trail is pretty steep, but if you're in shape, the hike is well worth it. The...
sswagner Says: There is a natural outdoor pool as well as an indoor pool and some outdoor hot tubs where the hot spring is located. This is a great place to relax. Of course, getting in and out of the pools is the hard part, especially with the arctic air around here. This is a choice...
Chena Hot Springs Restaurant: AMAZING HAMBURGERS!
birdmanimal Says: Yes, the resort restaurant is the only show in "town." However, the bacon cheeseburger I had there was truly amazing and delicious, obviously made with very high quality ingredients. I went to Alaska planning on eating salmon, halibut, and local seafood everyday...and then I...
Two Rivers Lodge: On the way to Chena Hot Springs
MTrav Says: Near the west end of the road to Chena Hot Springs is Two Rivers Lodge. This is one of the finer restaurants in the Fairbanks area. This can be a nice stop along the drive between Fairbanks and Chena Hot Springs. Be sure to make reservations.There is a solarium in the...
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We met lots of nice people on the Aurora train, and formed a little community. A very Alaskan thing to do. We'd meet up and make plans to dinner, then more would join, until we had the whole dining room for our private party. Many bottles of wine, a good meal, and pitchers of Martinis for dessert.
Dress Code: The picture is from Anchorage, but I had to find a place to put it in. I didn't have my camera with me at dinner.
Written Feb 28, 2003
Address: Chena Hot Springs
Phone: (907)451-8104 / (800)478-4681
Website: chenahotsprings.com
MTrav Says: There are some great hiking trails in the Chena Hot Springs area. The character of these hikes has changed since the extreme fire season of 2004 burned through some of the area. For the most part, these are natural, although dramatic, changes to the landscape. You can also...
MTrav Says: Flying the Chena river from Fairbanks to the resort is a short, pleasant trip.The resort maintains a 3000 foot gravel strip. The strip is in a canyon but otherwise easy to access and well taken care of.The resort offers flightseeing from an amphib - 325$ and up.The photos...
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Every resort need a gift shop. All manner of souveniers are available: shirts, stuffed animals, magnets, jewelry, arts/crafts, postcards . . .
What to buy: Whatever strikes your fancy. Personally I go for something small and easy to pack. I got a painted wood state of Alaska with Santa Claus mushing under the northern lights, with a magnet on the back (it is on my refridgerator right now) But if you didn't read my packing tip, get the fluffy terry robe.
What to pay: Resort Prices
Written Feb 28, 2003
Address: Chena Hot Springs Resort
Phone: (907)451-8104 / (800)478-4681
Website: chenahotsprings.com
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There are plenty of restrooms in the main lodge, I counted at least four in the restaurant area. They are labeled "Men/Women", "Men/Women", "Men/Women" and "Unisex" so whichever you are more comfortable with. Signs at the resort are also in Japanese!
Updated Feb 27, 2003
Phone: (907)451-8104 / (800)478-4681
Website: chenahotsprings.com
I was so mad . . . this makes no sense
kaloz Says: When we checked in, we were told that the pool/locker room building and the rock pool close at midnight!! Geez, we come to see the northern lights, and they close the joint at peak viewing time!!! "Well" the guy says, "you could jump the fence and go in the rock pool, but...
kaloz Says: I don't recommend using the outhouses, I cannot emphasize this enough, I don't recommend using the outhouses. They look very nice, but everyone of them had poop on the seat, like the last user was afraid to sit and missed the hole. Totally Gross!!!! Real Alaskans go in the...
kaloz Says: I was in a quandry as to how many bathing suits to pack, since you are in and out of the springs fairly often. They do have dryers, but charge $2!! This could get expensive if you don't like putting on wet clothes and heading out into the winter air. Gretchen only packed one...
It's the little things we forget
Aurora907 Says: Try not to bring a large gym bag if you are not spending the night. There are lockers in the dressing rooms, but they cannot accomodate large bags, and the lockers fill up quickly! Some people like to wear flip flops outside to the Rock lake. It's not necessary to bring a...
kaloz Says: Any luggage will do, since this is a spa, it will be handled for you. Dress in layers for outdoor activities. Waterproof shoes are best in the snow with wool socks, and a good hat/scarf/mitten set. (see Pia's -- Shopping tip in Anchorage) Extra batteries are a must, as...
bhewitt Says: There are quite a few moose out at Chena Hot Springs Resort. We saw 6 while driving through the state recreational park on the way out and then we saw three more at the springs. Evidently they like to eat the algae in the bottom of the natural pools and such....or maybe they...
Greetings from Honolulu!!!! . . . Alaska
kaloz Says: The midpoint on the train ride is Honolulu. (I told Brendan to make sure and get the sign).Honolulu is a flag stop, and we asked the conductor if we could stop for photos, and that we brought Hawaiian shirts. The other passengers thought we were nuts, but hey, what a great...
Aurora907 Says: Guided horseback riding is available. There is a 2 person minimum at a cost of $65 per person and the ride lasts approximately one hour. Bring your camera!!! Please contact the Activities Desk. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes!
Aurora907 Says: If you have one to three dogs that you would like to take on the trails, whether it's hiking in the summer, or skijoring in the winter, for a relatively small deposit of $100 US dollars, your dog(s) can stay in the room with you. This is a real benefit for those whom cannot...
sswagner Says: While more people are going to Alaska during the winter in hopes of spotting the Aurora Borealis, many of them hope to take home actual photos of this natural wonder. First of all, such a trip is not possible in the summertime due the constant daylight at this latitude....
kaloz Says: I have no idea what this thing is, but I like it. Brendan ran into me in the hallway of the lodge and asked where I was going. I told him I had to get a picture of the Giant Asparagus. He said "Oh, OK." He told me later that he knew exactly what I was talking about, and had...
Chena Hot Springs is about 60 miles outside of Fairbanks at the end of the road. We went on a winter special with Alaska Railroad on the Aurora Train. The train goes along the edge of the Denali...
After a good hike, or during those cold winter nights, try relaxing in the Rock Lake or one of the hot tubs at Chena Hot Springs resort! ChenaHotSprings
The nearest city to Chena Hot Springs is Fairbanks. It is easy to rent a car and drive all of the way to the resort here. Be careful with road conditions in winter, especially if you do not often see...
Chena Hot Springs is about 65 miles northeast of Fairbanks. A high quality, maintained road leads fom the Steese highway just outside of town to the springs. This is one of the more accessible and...
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