Sandy’s guidebook
Sightseeing
This is 15 minutes away by car. You can go during the day but evening, after dark is really the best.
16 locals recommend
World Ice Art Championships - Ice Alaska
1800 College RdThis is 15 minutes away by car. You can go during the day but evening, after dark is really the best.
Less than 10 minutes away. Small museum with interesting natural science and historical exhibits.
127 locals recommend
Museum of the North
1962 Yukon DrLess than 10 minutes away. Small museum with interesting natural science and historical exhibits.
Great time to go is early in the morning, right when they open since there are fewer people so it's more relaxing and you can enjoy the solitude. Weekday evenings tend to be less congested. This is about 1 1/2 hours north. Clam chowder is awesome. If it's winter, give yourself an extra half hour. The winter road out can be very slick and frost heaves that sneak up on you, so drive with caution. Typically lots of moose on the road.
221 locals recommend
Chena Hot Springs Resort
17600 Chena Hot Springs RdGreat time to go is early in the morning, right when they open since there are fewer people so it's more relaxing and you can enjoy the solitude. Weekday evenings tend to be less congested. This is about 1 1/2 hours north. Clam chowder is awesome. If it's winter, give yourself an extra half hour. The winter road out can be very slick and frost heaves that sneak up on you, so drive with caution. Typically lots of moose on the road.
Amazing views and wildlife. Whitewater rafting and kayaking are great fun too.
129 locals recommend
Denali National Park & Preserve
Parks HwyAmazing views and wildlife. Whitewater rafting and kayaking are great fun too.
Outdoor Gear and Recreation
You can rent ski's, fat bikes, tents all other sorts of outdoor gear here.
37 locals recommend
Beaver Sports
3480 College RdYou can rent ski's, fat bikes, tents all other sorts of outdoor gear here.
Fairbanks Snow Sleighers
2180 Tequila CtHaven't used their services, but looks like great fun.
Food scene
Great coffee, great snacks and free wi-fi just ten or so minutes away.
55 locals recommend
Alaska Coffee Roasting Company
4001 Geist RdGreat coffee, great snacks and free wi-fi just ten or so minutes away.
El Dorado
530 3rd AveCozy bar and grill, good Mexican food.
Bobbys Downtown
609 2nd AveGreat steak salad and Souvlaki - downtown