Incredible place, swimming outdoors in -10F temps. Ice sculptures were nice as well. Guide Ryan had interesting information about the area and when we couldn't see the aurora at the viewing are he took us to an alternate location where we did see it.

We enjoyed the Hot Springs very much. Not so much for the locker rooms. They were too crowded. There was no dry areas to get dressed in, or benches to assist in changing clothes. At least they could put perforated rubber Mats down so the water could drain away from the changing area. There are showers and towels are available for a charge. They did have small lockers that take two quarters. There is a change machine at the check in counter. We ate at the restaurant which had a nice selection on the menu, and the food was descent. They grow their greens in a greenhouse in site. Plan on waiting for up to two hours for a table, depending on when you go and how many tour groups are there. Check on when the kitchen closes, it was 10 p.m. for us. They also had a full bar. There is an ice sculpture display and geothermal plant tour. They have a heated viewing room for the Northern Lights and a large area outside. The Lights we're great the night we were there. Gift shop on site.

The hot springs felt good. The ice hotel was fun to see. Getting the appletini drink took almost the whole hour as there was one person making drinks and a VERY LARGE crowd that was scheduled for the tour. The atmosphere of the activity center, which is where the night sky viewing room is, was like that of a basic ski center or camp type situation. There was a long wait in the main dining room so we ended up buying soup in a bowl to heat in the microwave at the activity center.