Chatanika Lodge
Rocket scientists from the nearby Poker Flat Research Range gather for hearty pub grub at this cedar lodge, as do mushers, snowmachiners, and local families (including the owners, who expanded the bar so much it consumed their cabin). The eclecticism of the clientele is matched by the decor, which includes bear skins, exercise bikes, and a John Wayne memorabilia wall. It's a great place for a burger or a bowl of chili after a long drive, and it offers simple overnight accommodations too. The rooms generally have a double and single bed, a sink, a television, and Wi-Fi. The toilets and showers are down the hall. Most of the thousands of Christmas lights at the lodge stay up year-round.
