Guidebook for Fairbanks

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Guidebook for Fairbanks

Food Scene

Food, drinks, movies, music, special events/entertainment
15 locals recommend
Blue Loon
15 locals recommend
Food, drinks, movies, music, special events/entertainment
135 locals recommend
The Pump House Restaurant Fairbanks
796 Chena Pump Rd
135 locals recommend
Fairbanks is known for its Thai food and this restaurant is one of the best
74 locals recommend
Lemongrass Thai Restaurant
388 Old Chena Pump Rd
74 locals recommend
Fairbanks is known for its Thai food and this restaurant is one of the best
Great local coffee shop
43 locals recommend
LuLu's Bread and Bagels
364 Old Chena Pump Rd
43 locals recommend
Great local coffee shop
Coffee shop with wood fired oven
55 locals recommend
Alaska Coffee Roasting Company
4001 Geist Rd
55 locals recommend
Coffee shop with wood fired oven
Local flare
26 locals recommend
Ivory Jacks
2581 Goldstream Rd
26 locals recommend
Local flare
Upscale dining
101 locals recommend
Lavelle's Bistro
575 1st Ave
101 locals recommend
Upscale dining

Drinks & Nightlife

Local Distillery tasting room
23 locals recommend
Ursa Major Distilling
2922 Parks Hwy
23 locals recommend
Local Distillery tasting room
First Fairbanks Brewery!
133 locals recommend
HooDoo Brewing Company
1951 Fox Ave
133 locals recommend
First Fairbanks Brewery!
Local bar, truly Alaskan flare
Golden Eagle Saloon
3630 Main St
Local bar, truly Alaskan flare
Nice selection of beers on tap
50 locals recommend
Lavelle's Taphouse
412 2nd Ave
50 locals recommend
Nice selection of beers on tap

Sightseeing

114 locals recommend
Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center
101 Dunkel St
114 locals recommend
126 locals recommend
Pioneer Park
2300 Airport Way
126 locals recommend
Home of the BP World Ice Art Championships in Fairbanks, Alaska. The largest ice sculpting competition in the world!
6 locals recommend
Ice Alaska
6 locals recommend
Home of the BP World Ice Art Championships in Fairbanks, Alaska. The largest ice sculpting competition in the world!
Climb on board an authentic Alaskan sternwheeler, the Riverboat Discovery, and take a journey back in time along the Chena and Tanana Rivers.
72 locals recommend
Riverboat Discovery
1975 Discovery Dr
72 locals recommend
Climb on board an authentic Alaskan sternwheeler, the Riverboat Discovery, and take a journey back in time along the Chena and Tanana Rivers.

Entertainment & Activities

221 locals recommend
Chena Hot Springs Resort
17600 Chena Hot Springs Rd
221 locals recommend
Small and friendly sled dog tour business owned by wonderful friends who are sure to offer a fun mushing ride and another opportunity to meet dogs and see the Northern Lights.
Sirius Sled Dogs & Aurora Viewing
922 Deraco Ln
Small and friendly sled dog tour business owned by wonderful friends who are sure to offer a fun mushing ride and another opportunity to meet dogs and see the Northern Lights.
Family owned and operated ranch offering magical walks alongside reindeer! Owned by friends who are sure to offer a lovely experience.
30 locals recommend
Running Reindeer Ranch
1470 Ivans Alley
30 locals recommend
Family owned and operated ranch offering magical walks alongside reindeer! Owned by friends who are sure to offer a lovely experience.
Great way to see and learn about Arctic animals such as Musk Ox, Caribou and Reindeer.
56 locals recommend
Large Animal Research Station
2220 Yankovich Rd
56 locals recommend
Great way to see and learn about Arctic animals such as Musk Ox, Caribou and Reindeer.
Indoor Ice-skating rink with ice-skate rentals available. There is also an indoor walking track for cold or rainy days.
10 locals recommend
Big Dipper Ice Arena
1920 Lathrop St
10 locals recommend
Indoor Ice-skating rink with ice-skate rentals available. There is also an indoor walking track for cold or rainy days.

Parks & Nature

Lots of recreational options including tours, hiking and opportunity to see the Mountain (Denali) and Alaskan Wildlife
7 locals recommend
Denali National Park & Preserve Headquarters
7 locals recommend
Lots of recreational options including tours, hiking and opportunity to see the Mountain (Denali) and Alaskan Wildlife
Beautiful ride out to the White Mountains and different hiking trail or winter recreation options
Wickersham Trailhead
Beautiful ride out to the White Mountains and different hiking trail or winter recreation options
23 locals recommend
Murphy Dome
23 locals recommend
Some great hikes like Angel Rocks or longer Granite Tors. Also fishing options.
7 locals recommend
Chena River State Recreation Area
3700 Airport Way
7 locals recommend
Some great hikes like Angel Rocks or longer Granite Tors. Also fishing options.
Seasonal swimming or ice fishing Trails
46 locals recommend
Chena Lake Recreation Area
3780 Laurance Road
46 locals recommend
Seasonal swimming or ice fishing Trails
Hiking and biking trails, and Frisbee golf course in summer. Cross-country ski trails in winter (equipment for rental not available on site)
18 locals recommend
Birch Hill Recreation Area
101 Wilderness Dr
18 locals recommend
Hiking and biking trails, and Frisbee golf course in summer. Cross-country ski trails in winter (equipment for rental not available on site)

Essentials

From food to tools to clothing
98 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
3755 Airport Way
98 locals recommend
From food to tools to clothing
18 locals recommend
Safeway
3627 Airport Way
18 locals recommend
Gas, drinks, snacks
Gold Hill Imported Beers and Fine Wines
3040 Parks Hwy
Gas, drinks, snacks
gas, drinks, snacks
Ester Gas
3571 Old Nenana Hwy
gas, drinks, snacks

Arts & Culture

Located in Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts in Pioneer Park
Fairbanks Arts Association
2300 Airport Way
Located in Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts in Pioneer Park