It's only fitting that this small Alaskan town that shares the name of Santa Claus' hometown pulls out all the stops for Christmas.

Located 14 miles outside of Fairbanks, this North Pole celebrates Christmas year-round, with parades in July and nostalgic red-and-white candy cane stripes splashed across the city streets. In the town center, you'll find the Santa Claus House, a one-time post office turned holiday shop. You can visit live reindeer, shop for Christmas gifts, take a photo with the world's largest Santa statue, and say "hello" to the man in red himself. Perhaps best and most spirited of all, a resident who is legally named Santa Claus serves on the North Pole city council — long white beard and all.

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12 of the Snowiest Places Around the Globe

Come winter, many places around the world can expect regular snowfall, turning landscapes into sparkling white winter wonderlands. If you're someone who loves fresh powder, you might want to consider visiting the following places — where living with several feet of snow outside the front door is part of everyday life.

8 of the Most Unusual Hotels in America

From caverns deep underground to former cell blocks, there are many places across America where you'd never expect to find overnight accommodations. These eight U.S. hotels are highly unusual, but very much worth booking if you're searching for a one-of-a-kind overnight experience.