What could be a more magical Alaskan adventure than having an icy drink in a glittering ice palace? Head to Chena Hot Springs resort for a once-in-a-lifetime experience: the Aurora Ice Bar! Visit the resort, an hour drive outside of the interior town of Fairbanks, for this beautiful experience. The Ice Museum is made with over 1,000 tons of ice and snow harvested on-site at the resort. Head far from the beaten path to this exquisite resort for an icy cold drink in the ice palace of your dreams, another experience only found in Alaska.

Aurora Ice Bar
Aurora Ice Museum at Chena Hot Springs Resort
56.5 Chena Hot Springs Road
Chena Hot Springs Resort
Fairbanks, AK 99711

Visit the amazing Aurora Ice Museum at Chena Hot Springs Resort for the glistening, magical Aurora Ice Bar. The entire Aurora Ice Museum is filled with phenomenal ice sculptures hand-carved on site.
TimRG1 | TripAdvisor
The Aurora Ice Museum is an incredible feat of engineering that stays at a chilly 25 degrees Fahrenheit all year round. In the bitterly cold interior Alaskan winters, this can feel quite comfortable for enjoying a drink.
plentiof | TripAdvisor
The bar is expertly crafted and only has one option: the classic Aurora Ice Bar Appletini. Order yours when you book your tour.
Krishna S | TripAdvisor
The friendly bartenders make the moment thoroughly enjoyable as everyone marvels at the unique setting and perfectly chilled beverages.
Anne T | TripAdvisor
There is seating available all over the area with ice seats and ice tables. You can spend hours adoring the gorgeous details you find all around you in this ice wonderland.
marjs572 | TripAdvisor

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Each Appletini is shaken and poured into an individually crafted ice glass.
よしめ | TripAdvisor
The glasses are created fresh daily for the tours and used only once. The ice is harvested from pure local Alaskan sources for crystal clear ice.
Cary F | TripAdvisor
All the ice sculptures are created on site using the workshop of tools in the front of the building. World champions Steve & Heather Brice are the resident ice sculptures who continually refresh the space with amazing works of ice art.
よしめ | TripAdvisor
Spend a day at the resort enjoying the Aurora Ice Museum and the Ice Bar. You may also want to take a dip in the hot springs or watch the aurora borealis dance across the sky, other popular activities at the resort.
Yvonne N | TripAdvisor
Aurora Ice Museum tours are available every day of the year with tours at 11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM, 5 PM and 7 PM.
777EmLo | TripAdvisor

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