Fairbanks: Hot Springs, Ice Museum & Midnight Sun

• Chena Hot Springs Resort: https://chenahotsprings.com/ • Aurora Ice Museum: https://chenahotsprings.com/aurora-ice-museum/ • Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center: https://morristhompsoncenter.org/ • Creamer's Field Refuge: https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=creamersfield.main • Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum: https://www.fountainheadmuseum.com/ • Silver Gulch Brewing: https://silvergulch.com/ • The Crepery: https://thecrepery.net/ • Lulu's Bread & Bagels: https://lulusbagels.com/ Helpful Links: Estimated drive from Broke‑Ass Mountain: ≈ 6 hours (via Parks Highway) Why Go:Fairbanks is Alaska’s “Golden Heart” — a quirky blend of frontier spirit, hot springs luxury, and midnight sun magic.What to Expect:Day 1: Drive north via the Parks Highway (6 hours, but who’s counting?). Stop in Talkeetna for lunch, then roll into Chena Hot Springs Resort for a long soak in the mineral pools. Explore the year‑round Aurora Ice Museum, where even the bar is carved from ice. Dinner at the Chena Restaurant and maybe a drink in the Ice Bar if you’re brave.Day 2: Venture into Fairbanks proper. Visit the Morris Thompson Cultural Center, Creamer’s Field Bird Refuge, and Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum. Lunch at The Crepery or Lulu’s Bread & Bagels, dinner at Silver Gulch Brewing — the northernmost brewery in the U.S.Day 3: Morning soak before heading home. On the drive back, stop in North Pole, Alaska for candy canes, kitsch, and proof you’ve been nice this year.Local Tip: Mosquitoes here are the size of hummingbirds — pack industrial‑strength repellent.Pro Tip: In summer, the sun doesn’t set. Bring an eye mask or embrace the chaos.

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