Guidebook for Salcha
Experiences
The famous hot springs a short hour and a half drive away. Perfect for cold winters but also a very relaxing summer dip. It is definitely a day trip, so don't make any other plans the same day.
220 locals recommend
Chena Hot Springs Resort
17600 Chena Hot Springs RdThe famous hot springs a short hour and a half drive away. Perfect for cold winters but also a very relaxing summer dip. It is definitely a day trip, so don't make any other plans the same day.
Can be busy during the winter, but Santa is there all year long! In December there is a beautiful ice museum that is a 100% must if you're in the area at the time.
133 locals recommend
Santa Claus House
101 St Nicholas DrCan be busy during the winter, but Santa is there all year long! In December there is a beautiful ice museum that is a 100% must if you're in the area at the time.
During the summer, Denali is open with tons of Alaskan gift shops and fun food stops. There is a white water rafting expedition through the Nenana River. There is also a train that runs about 2 1/2 hours from Fairbanks to Denali for the day, and I would recommend that day trip. The town closes up in the winter, along with all the shops, but the mountain is always open for sightseeing.
14 locals recommend
Denali
During the summer, Denali is open with tons of Alaskan gift shops and fun food stops. There is a white water rafting expedition through the Nenana River. There is also a train that runs about 2 1/2 hours from Fairbanks to Denali for the day, and I would recommend that day trip. The town closes up in the winter, along with all the shops, but the mountain is always open for sightseeing.
The knotty shop is open in the summer just 3 minutes from the house. The best souvenirs are available with fabulous Alaskan flair. There are Alaskan furs and even spices and flavors to try. They have these beautiful animal sculptures made from the famous knotty wood that is fun to take pictures with. Also, my family loves to stop by for their handmade ice cream. Make sure to give them a call before you swing by to make sure they're open!
37 locals recommend
The Knotty Shop
6565 Richardson HwyThe knotty shop is open in the summer just 3 minutes from the house. The best souvenirs are available with fabulous Alaskan flair. There are Alaskan furs and even spices and flavors to try. They have these beautiful animal sculptures made from the famous knotty wood that is fun to take pictures with. Also, my family loves to stop by for their handmade ice cream. Make sure to give them a call before you swing by to make sure they're open!
Food scene
Our family favorite! Delicious Chinese food that has been nationally recognized. The Mongolian beef is a must-try.
67 locals recommend
Pagoda Chinese Restaurant & Bar
431 N Santa Claus LnOur family favorite! Delicious Chinese food that has been nationally recognized. The Mongolian beef is a must-try.
Salchaket Road House
9162 Richardson HwyWarm, friendly staff and environment. Locals love the food. Open all year long.
Sightseeing
This is the tallest mountain in North America! It's a few hours drive south towards Anchorage, so a full day trip, but worth it. There is also a hike towards another sightseeing spot if interested.
129 locals recommend
Denali National Park & Preserve
Parks HwyThis is the tallest mountain in North America! It's a few hours drive south towards Anchorage, so a full day trip, but worth it. There is also a hike towards another sightseeing spot if interested.
Beautiful area in which wildlife love to roam. Perfect spot to take your camera. In the summer, take some fishing gear out and catch the trout swimming out there. Just a few miles towards North Pole.
8 locals recommend
Moose Creek
Beautiful area in which wildlife love to roam. Perfect spot to take your camera. In the summer, take some fishing gear out and catch the trout swimming out there. Just a few miles towards North Pole.