Fairbanks And Surroundings guidebook
Sightseeing
Beautiful place to be in the Hot Springs, Ice Museum, Ice Fishing, Dog Sledding
221 locals recommend
Chena Hot Springs Resort
17600 Chena Hot Springs RdBeautiful place to be in the Hot Springs, Ice Museum, Ice Fishing, Dog Sledding
Great way to engage your party and get excited about Arctic ecology and large animals. Learn about Qiviut and the warmth the provide. Suitable place to visit for all ages.
56 locals recommend
Large Animal Research Station
2220 Yankovich RdGreat way to engage your party and get excited about Arctic ecology and large animals. Learn about Qiviut and the warmth the provide. Suitable place to visit for all ages.
Running Reindeer Ranch
1470 Ivans AlleyWalk with reindeer for a 2.5 hour tour
Riverboat Discovery
1975 Discovery DrEnjoy a relaxing boat cruise of the Chena and Tanana Rivers
Discover the thrill of finding gold that put Fairbanks on the map. Shop the unique gift shop
18 locals recommend
Gold Daughters
1671 Steese HwyDiscover the thrill of finding gold that put Fairbanks on the map. Shop the unique gift shop
Take a day trip to Castner glacier. The ice cave is unexpectedly captivating, exquisite and curious
24 locals recommend
Castner Glacier Ice Cave
Richardson HighwayTake a day trip to Castner glacier. The ice cave is unexpectedly captivating, exquisite and curious
Favorite for Kids
Pat reindeers and buy Christmas ornaments and souvenirs for loved one. Santa is available year round for pictures.
Santa Claus House
101 St Nicholas DrNeighborhoods
North Pole
Discover North Pole where the spirit of Christmas lives year long.
Delta Junction
Home to castner glaciers
Food scene
The Pump House Restaurant Fairbanks
796 Chena Pump RdBlue Roof Bistro
13 Timberland DrTry their fries and black bean empanadas.
Geraldo's Italian Restaurant
701 College RdItalian fine dinning
Jazz Bistro on 4th
529 4th AvenueEnjoy your meal with some puerto rican/ Caribbean music.
Seasonal
Between MidFebruary and March. Located at the Tanana Valley fairgrounds, this annual competition brings artists display their talents by carving epic sculptures from ice
World Ice Art Championships - Ice Alaska
1800 College RdTraveler advice
Getting around
Best Vehicle if coming in the winter
If coming in the winter consider renting a vehicle with a remote start so the vehicle can start to warm up while you get ready. Four wheel drive and all wheel drive is preferable vehicle.
Don't miss
Northern Lights Tracking
Northern lights aren’t always bright green lights in the sky. Take a picture if you do not see the lights as your camera captures what your naked eye cannot see. Use an aroora tracker like gi.alaska.edu/monitors/auroora-forecast