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Santa Claus House, North Pole, AK

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Santa Claus House

101 St. Nicholas Dr · North Pole, AK

Why you should go…

Santa Claus House began as a trading post founded in 1952 by Con and Nellie Miller, and it served as North Pole's post office into the early 1970s. Today it is a holiday store with ornaments, Alaska gifts and clothing, plus live reindeer outside and a 50-foot Santa statue for photos. Its signature item is the Letter from Santa, a tradition as old as the shop, mailed with a Santa Claus dollar and a Good List sticker.

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  • #santa claus
  • #roadside attraction
  • #reindeer
  • #gift shop

Good to know

General shopping guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Vendor hours are their own thing

    Market stalls and independent sellers keep shorter hours than the building around them, and quiet days end early.

  • Bring a tote and a little cash

    Smaller sellers do not all take cards, and bags are rarely free.

  • Weekdays browse, weekends buzz

    Pick the weekday for a proper look at the shelves and the weekend for the atmosphere.

  • Ask about shipping

    If something will not survive the suitcase, plenty of sellers will send it home for you.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Santa Claus House, ordered by straight-line distance.

  • Attractions
    Outdoor Adventure

    Chena Hot Springs Resort

    Under $25

    Soak in an outdoor geothermal hot springs lake, tour an ice museum and watch for the northern lights overhead.

    43 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions