Santa Claus House — Attraction in North Pole

We made the trip to Fairbanks just to visit the Santa Claus House (Dec 22-23). I must say that I was very disappointed that it didnt feel like xmas, at all. In my mind I thought they'd have a large open space, decorated with xmas lights/decorations, for the kids to be out in the snow. The parking lot was small and dark and the store had little to no lighting around it. There was no light shining on the large Santa, in the front, so we couldnt take any good pics. I really thought they'd make an effort to make it look like Christmas inside and out since its supposed to be Santa's House, after all, but they didnt. There were no xmas lights anywhere. The only lighting was to the front, of the store, to show the facade. Going inside, I thought it'd feel like xmas too (cozy with warm feelings and all). It didnt!! It looked like any other gift shop except this one is filled with xmas ornaments (ranging from a few bucks to over $1000). Its pretty crowded, enough to make me paranoid about accidentally bumping into a shelve and breaking something, especially when we're all wearing our huge winter clothes. I didnt even enjoy myself because I had my 3 and 5 yr old children who I had to keep super close to me and under eagle eye supervision because the store is filled with expensive ornaments on the bottom shelves where kids can easily reach and break them. Not sure why anyone would call a place Santa Claus House and make NO attempt to make it kid-friendly. Its almost like they purposely planned for children to NEVER come inside. Unless its a business strategy "lets fill this store with expensive breakables, call it something kid-friendly to trick parents into bringing their children, and maybe they'll break lots of things so the parents are forced to buy them". If so, I guess it works. 🤣 Oh, I almost forgot... the only space for children was a 2 adult bench that was situated 4 feet from a wall-hung TV, that played the Polar Express movie. In other words, a max of 7 SMALL children (toddlers) could fit in this space (3 on the bench and 4, on the floor, at the feet of the 3 benched children). Again, no planning whatsoever since the TV was up high (about 5-6 feet from the ground) so the floor children had to bend their little necks to watch the movie. The only thing I enjoyed was being able to buy deeds to own a square inch of the North Pole (still not sure if theyre real but super cute). I also liked how Santa was there but we didnt get a chance to take a photo because they werent accepting any more people. We showed up around 4:30pm and they said they had enough people, on the wait list, to last them until closing (6:30pm). They did mention that its never busy at opening (10am) so we planned to go back the next morning. We got there at about 10:30am and we still waited about 1.5 hrs. I guess you have to be there before opening time so you can be the first in line. I guess I hadnt noticed, on the first day, that Santa didnt have much of his own space. Like everything else in the store, Santa's space was very crowded too. His space backed up into another aisle filled with ornaments. I guess they dont make more of an effort because it IS free to have your photo taken. Note: you have to bring your own camera but they do have an employee that takes the photo for you. Also NOTE: the employee taking the photo is no professional. She cut the feet off our photo so it looked a little awkward. Overall, it's definitely not a trip worth making (unless youre really into xmas ornaments) if this is all you plan on doing. You'd be better off visiting a mall Santa!! At least, there, your kids are more...

This a great place to get lost in for hours! Starting from one end of the store going throughout the entire store there are many selections of T shirts, hooded sweatshirts, hooded T shirts for all from baby sizes to adults. I like that there are selections from silly to just classic apparel. There are coffee mugs and little chocolates and cocoa and coffee mixes to pick from. To say that they have a selection of Christmas ornaments is a gross understatement. There are thousands of selections from traditional Christmas ornaments to ones that identify you were at the North Pole. Some ornaments that are made of glass, some there are out of ceramic, some out of wood or out of metal, and there are one's that are distinct for the North Pole regions and ones that are for Christmas in general.

There are souvenirs of all types to hang on your wall or put on your desk. The prices range from really affordable to moderately pricey to going all out. I like the variety of options for things that were made in Alaska or the USA. There are lot of handcrafted items that are absolutely beautiful. I spent nearly 3 hours by myself going back in for looking at all the options.Other items of interest Included snow globes of different sizes, Christmas village items which I really loved, shot glasses and spoons, little knick knacks made out of all sorts of renewable resources. There are postcards to send back to home or friends and family, refrigerator magnets, pins, posters, pictures galore, and tons miscellaneous items.

I love that you can walk in and you feel as though it is Christmas time period there are decorations and Christmas trees that are glowing with a lot of ornaments that hang from the to choose from. I went during May and I felt that it was December.

The staff was very friendly and helpful from answering questions on where would this item or I'm trying to find something that is not breakable so I can ship it back or fly back home with it. They were not only willing to answer my questions in help me but extremely eager to make sure that I was well taken care of too clued offering to take a basket out of my hand so I didn't have to walk around with a 100 items.

Outside you find reindeers in Santa Claus with mrs Claus. There are so many things to do that I cannot capture them all but I know that any person who in joys the Christmas atmosphere and time would enjoy being here of all ages from 2 to...

Visiting the Santa Claus House in North Pole, Alaska is like stepping into a magical storybook scene. This charming attraction, located in a whimsical building adorned with Christmas murals and festive decorations, offers an exceptional holiday experience for both children and adults.

From the moment you approach the house, the spirit of Christmas envelops you. The exterior of the building, with its bright red and white patterns, festive lights, and stunning murals depicting classic Christmas scenes, sets the tone for an excitable visit. The colorful and detailed murals, including Santa, elves, and a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, enhance the festive atmosphere.

Inside, the warmth of holiday cheer continues. The Santa Claus House has many holiday ornaments, unique Alaskan gifts, and souvenirs that make perfect presents or keepsakes. The selection is impressive and caters to all tastes, ensuring that everyone can find something special to take home.

One of the highlights of the Santa Claus House is the opportunity to meet Santa himself. Santa’s presence brings joy to visitors of all ages, making the experience heartwarming. The interactions with Santa are not rushed, allowing for meaningful conversations and memorable photo opportunities, which the little ones especially cherish.

Additionally, the staff at Santa Claus House are notably friendly and helpful, adding to the overall pleasant experience. They are eager to assist with gift selections and share stories about the North Pole and its famous residents.

In conclusion, the Santa Claus House in North Pole, Alaska, is a delightful destination with a mix of shopping, entertainment, and holiday spirit. Whether you are young or just young at heart, visiting this enchanting place will surely fill you with joy and reignite your...