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The Aurora Ice Museum

Chena Hot Springs, Fairbanks, AK
907-451-8104
Ranked #8 of 33 attractions in Fairbanks
4.5 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums
Useful Information: Wheelchair access, Activities for older children
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Fort Wainwright, Alaska
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

This is truely something to see!!! It is the neatest little place. Everything inside is handcarved of ice. It is a must see place if you are in the area!!! More

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Fairbanks
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

I thought this would be a bit tacky - and it was, but also beautiful and surprisingly enjoyable to sit at the ice bar and chat with other people as if it was a totally normal thing to be doing - drinking out of ice glasses, sitting on ice stools in an ice building surrounded by ice art. Surreal, a... More

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Seattle
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012
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If you can't see the annaul ice carving contest, this is the next best thing. It's jam-packed with great ice carvings, but having to enter with a large group on a timed schedule is not the best. The activities desk seems to be easily overwhelmed and there was an unnecessarily long wait to get an entrance ticket. The tour guide... More

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Honolulu, Hawaii
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012
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The ice sculptures were fantastic and the appletini in an ice glass was so cold and wonderful tasting. I wanted to stay for more but we had 69 miles to drive back to the B&B More

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Arlington, Virginia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

This attraction was just ok, $15 to get in then $15 for one drink - and a really bad drink at that. save your money, go jump in the hot springs relax, then drive back to Fairbanks and stay in town. More

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Panama City Beach, Florida
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012

It used to be an ice hotel until it melted. Now it has reopened as a museum with elaborate ice carvings. A bar and and gallery complete with chandeliers that actually chance colors every few seconds. They are timed to resemble the colors of the Northern Lights. Don't miss this one. It is worth the drive. More

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Wasilla, Alaska
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012
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It was areal "cool" place. No dislikes. COOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! More

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Fort Yukon, Alaska
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
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I have been to the Aurora Ice Museum three times, and there was something new and different each time. It is a wonderful place to take visitors! Keep your camera batteries warm or they will soon be depleted. Better yet, just enjoy your time in the museum and take one or two pictures of the people you are with, then... More

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california
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

fun place for an apple martini to enjoy with friends, great scuptures More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011
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Beautiful ice sculptures and artificial lights inside the museum. If you go there in the winter, it's downright warm inside when compared to the outside temperature. You'll have plenty of time to peruse the art and take pictures of them, or enjoy a martini in a glass made of ice. More

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