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    Welcome To North Pole Sign

    5.0 (6 reviews)

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    Vic C.

    What, the North Pole is in Alaska? It sure is, and a short drive from Fairbanks. But please do not confuse this with the Earth's geographic north pole though. This small town officially became a city back in 1953. Did you know that children can write to Santa (using the address: Santa Claus 123 Elf Road North Pole 88888 and can also use the address: Santa Claus, North Pole, Alaska)? This will get the letter to the North Pole post office, which in turn will send it to Santa's Letters. Volunteers from all over the North Pole area, including the local Lions Clubs and fire departments from surrounding counties, pitch in to brighten up a child's Christmas. In this city, the streets are named with Christmas in mind (such as Kris Kringle Drive, Donner Lane and Santa Claus Lane). Visitors can visit Santa Clause House and actually get to meet Santa and take photos with him. And yes, you can take a photo at the Welcome to North Pole Alaska to mark the occasion of your visit. And because this is Yelp, you can also write a review about your experience so that others may find it and perhaps bookmark this Yelp page, like I did, for their future Alaskan adventures. Please note that this sign is off highway 2 with no parking available. My husband and I just pulled off to the side and got out of the car to take a photo.

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    Cool post for all ages! :) Great photo op place. Not crowded at all, atleast in summer. Must do!

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