At Manley Hot Springs, it’s primarily day trippers from Fairbanks that come for a private one-hour soak in a continuous flow-through bathhouse. Sean Salmon via Flickr under CC BY-NC 2.0 Deed ...

Chena Hot Springs in Fairbanks, Alaska, is popular for the mineral-rich, natural water that fills the outdoor lake. Additionally, it is known as an ideal viewing spot for catching the Northern Lights.

Chena Hot Springs Resort (rates start at $210 per night) has 86 hotel rooms, plus cabins and yurts. If you're not in a rush, it's worth spending a night here. The setting is magical.

Chena Hot Springs, Alaska About 60 miles northeast of Fairbanks is Chena Hot Springs, complemented by its own resort. Unearthed in 1905 by gold-mining siblings, the hot springs take center stage.