Guidebook for Fairbanks
Food Scene
Nice outdoor deck on the river for dining. Casual and fine dining areas- good food. Was the start of the 2003 and the 2015 Iditarod. You can take the canoe right up to their dock!!
26 locals recommend
Pike's Landing
4438 Airport WayNice outdoor deck on the river for dining. Casual and fine dining areas- good food. Was the start of the 2003 and the 2015 Iditarod. You can take the canoe right up to their dock!!
Unique, historical restaurant with great ambiance and an outdoor deck for dining. Artfully decorated with lots of Alaskana. You can paddle right to the restaurant!!
135 locals recommend
The Pump House Restaurant Fairbanks
796 Chena Pump RdUnique, historical restaurant with great ambiance and an outdoor deck for dining. Artfully decorated with lots of Alaskana. You can paddle right to the restaurant!!
Across the street from the Yukon Quest building, Lavelle's is one of the classier restaurants here in Fairbanks.
101 locals recommend
Lavelle's Bistro
575 1st AveAcross the street from the Yukon Quest building, Lavelle's is one of the classier restaurants here in Fairbanks.
Everything Else
Fairbanks International Airport
6450 Airport WaySpeaks for itself..
Great grocery store- you can get just about anything at Freddies from a firearm to a gallon of milk!!
98 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
3755 Airport WayGreat grocery store- you can get just about anything at Freddies from a firearm to a gallon of milk!!
Visit the Museum of the North. They have shower facilities here as well. Call 907-474-7000.
37 locals recommend
University of Alaska Fairbanks
505 S ChandalarVisit the Museum of the North. They have shower facilities here as well. Call 907-474-7000.
B&C Laundromat
3677 College RdLaundry, showers, and a coin-operated water filling station.
An Alaskan theme park with gift shops, the Salmon Bake, and various bits of Alaskana as well as a great playground and a train for the kids. Free admission!
126 locals recommend
Pioneer Park
2300 Airport WayAn Alaskan theme park with gift shops, the Salmon Bake, and various bits of Alaskana as well as a great playground and a train for the kids. Free admission!
Never been here but I heard it's the new, hip place to be.
133 locals recommend
HooDoo Brewing Company
1951 Fox AveNever been here but I heard it's the new, hip place to be.
A must-see. My wife did the engineering on the geothermal powerplant as well as the ice hotel. Take a swim, a tour of the ice hotel, and powerplant, then have dinner. They have shuttles from town.
221 locals recommend
Chena Hot Springs Resort
17600 Chena Hot Springs RdA must-see. My wife did the engineering on the geothermal powerplant as well as the ice hotel. Take a swim, a tour of the ice hotel, and powerplant, then have dinner. They have shuttles from town.
This museum is INCREDIBLE!! Even if you're not really interested in antique cars it's still worth the visit. It's one of the best kept secrets of Fairbanks, as this car collection is one-of-a-kind.
75 locals recommend
Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum
212 Wedgewood DrThis museum is INCREDIBLE!! Even if you're not really interested in antique cars it's still worth the visit. It's one of the best kept secrets of Fairbanks, as this car collection is one-of-a-kind.
Although it's a bit 'touristy', it's a learning experience, as the Binkley family does a great job sharing Alaskan history and culture with their guests.
72 locals recommend
Riverboat Discovery
1975 Discovery DrAlthough it's a bit 'touristy', it's a learning experience, as the Binkley family does a great job sharing Alaskan history and culture with their guests.
Also run by the Binkley family, and also a bit of a tourist trap, if you have any curiosity about gold mining it's worth the relatively small admission fee. You'll get the best deal by paying there.
El Dorado Gold Mine
Mile 1 Elliot HwyAlso run by the Binkley family, and also a bit of a tourist trap, if you have any curiosity about gold mining it's worth the relatively small admission fee. You'll get the best deal by paying there.
Another nice brew pub with great food. Go there for dinner and walk across the street to finish the night at 'The Dog'.
48 locals recommend
Silver Gulch Brewing and Bottling Co.
2195 Old Steese Hwy NAnother nice brew pub with great food. Go there for dinner and walk across the street to finish the night at 'The Dog'.
This is the best drinking water around. It's where all the locals go and it's free. Bring the water jugs if they need filling before dinner in Fox.
Fox Spring
This is the best drinking water around. It's where all the locals go and it's free. Bring the water jugs if they need filling before dinner in Fox.
Great place to go to meet locals and find good, locally-grown food and locally made handicrafts. Not sure of the schedule....
64 locals recommend
Tanana Valley Farmers Market
2600 College RdGreat place to go to meet locals and find good, locally-grown food and locally made handicrafts. Not sure of the schedule....
Shopping
If we don't have a life vest your size they rent them here, as well as canoes. Ask about a shuttle service between the Tanana River campground and there. They may be willing to shuttle your canoe.
Paddler's Cove Outfitters
1101 Peger RdIf we don't have a life vest your size they rent them here, as well as canoes. Ask about a shuttle service between the Tanana River campground and there. They may be willing to shuttle your canoe.
A historic log building downtown that serves as the race's headquarters. Lots of great gift ideas.
6 locals recommend
Yukon Quest International Race Office
550 1st AveA historic log building downtown that serves as the race's headquarters. Lots of great gift ideas.
Drinks & Nightlife
Alaskana to the max!! Play pool with some bikers, listen to live music, and play volleyball with drunk locals.
15 locals recommend
Howling Dog Saloon
2160 Old Steese Hwy NAlaskana to the max!! Play pool with some bikers, listen to live music, and play volleyball with drunk locals.