Chena Hot Springs, Alaska: Aurora Ice Museum
"The world's only year-round ice environment" -- where it's always a frigid 20 degrees Fahrenheit -- houses ice animals and buildings sculpted by Steve and Heather Brice. Called "the dumbest idea of the year" by Forbes magazine when it opened in 2004.
Chena Hot Springs Resort
- Address:
- 56.5 mile Chena Hot Springs Road, Chena Hot Springs, AK
- Directions:
- At the end of the road.
- Phone:
- 907-451-8104
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Some pretty cool sculptures in the Aurora Ice Museum. They often add new ones.
The Appletini they serve at the bar is poured in a way that the green liquor swirls around to resemble the Northern Lights. Then, after you finish your drink, you're supposed to smash your ice glass on the ground and make a wish.
[Lisa, 04/30/2023]
They have added an airplane on a pillar next to the ice museum, and have plans to make it into a bar.
[Melanie Olds, 09/04/2019]
What an experience! The tour is $15 and lasts about 45 minutes if you can stand the cold. There are amazing ice sculptures inside and the bar is near where you can try an appletini ($15).
[Rose, 09/23/2017]
$15 per person for the tour and an extra $15 per person (with proof of age) for an appletini served in an ice martini glass!
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The Aurora Ice Museum, opened in 2005, is touted as"The world's only year-round ice environment" and features sculpted ice animals and buildings.