Appearance
North Pole is a city of 2226 people near Fairbanks in Interior Alaska.
Understand
Climate
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Get in
By car
North Pole is on Alaska State Highway 2, about 14 miles east of Fairbanks.
By air
Get around
Taxis are available locally from North Pole Taxi (+1 907 488-7433) or King Cab (+1 907 488-8888).
See
- 1 Santa Claus House, 101 St. Nicholas Dr, ☏ +1 907 488-2200, toll-free: +1-800-588-4078. The most obvious sight in the city is the "Santa Claus House," a Christmas-themed gift shop with live reindeer outside and daily appearances by Santa himself. You can also arrange for anyone you wish to receive a letter from Santa just before Christmas!
- The Knotty Shop. Another local attraction is "The Knotty Shop" which features various items made of knotted wood as well as a room the refer to as a wildlife museum that is a large display of taxidermy.
Do
Buy
Postage and mail. Use the special Santa/North Pole cancellation slot.
Eat
- Pagoda Restaurant, 431 N Santa Claus Ln, ☏ +1 907 488-3338.
- Fire Wok, 249 N Santa Claus Ln, ☏ +1 907 488-8883.
- Dalman's Family Restaurant, 3340 Badger Rd #195, ☏ +1 907 488-1463.
Drink
- Elf's Den Restaurant and Lounge, 14 Richardson Hwy, ☏ +1 907 488-8788. 11:30AM-10PM weekdays, 2:30-9PM Sun.
Sleep
- Beaver Lake Resort Hotel, 2555 Mission Road #1103, ☏ +1 907-488-9600, fax: +1 907-488-9772. Motel suites with full kitchen and apartments for extended stay.
- Hotel North Pole, 449 N Santa Claus Ln, ☏ +1 907 488-4800, toll-free: +1-877-488-4801, fax: +1 907-488-4816. Extended-stay hotel beside North Pole Plaza mall. Wi-fi and continental breakfast included. Meeting and banquet facilities.
Go next
Routes through North Pole |
Manley Hot Springs ← Fairbanks ← | N S | → Delta Junction → Tok |