The Igloo
The abandoned hotel on Parks HWY
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Sightseeing

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Illia Krucheniuk

Igloo City is a giant dome-shaped building along the Parks Highway in Alaska, about mile 188.5. Built in the 1970s, it was originally intended to be a hotel and resort, but construction was never completed due to high costs and building code issues. Today, the structure sits abandoned, with broken windows and snow drifting inside, yet it remains a quirky landmark for travelers driving between Anchorage and Fairbanks. Despite its decay, Igloo City has become an iconic roadside attraction — a reminder of big dreams left unfinished in Alaska’s wilderness.

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