About North Pole, Alaska:
Known for its festive, Christmas-themed atmosphere and attractions North Pole, Alaska is actually about 125 miles south of the Arctic Circle and is a popular year-round tourist destination. The town is famous for its Santa Claus House, a large gift shop with a Santa statue, reindeer, and other holiday-themed attractions. It’s year ’round population of about 2,800. The city is a summertime attraction for tourists visiting nearby Fairbanks and, due to its location on the Richardson Highway, those traveling to and from the Alaska Highway and Valdez.
North Pole is home to a large oil refinery, operated by Flint Hills Resources, which is a major source of jet fuel for Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Catholic places of interest in North Pole, Alaska:
Saint Nicholas Catholic Church (no surprise about the name!)
Traveling to North Pole, Alaska:
North Pole is just a short distance from Fairbanks.. the nearest major city and airport (code FAI). The primary airport serving North Pole, Alaska is Bradley Sky-Ranch Airport, a privately-owned, public-use airport.