Sam's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Pioneer Air Museum
Pioneer Park
2300 Airport WayBeautiful museum full of Alaskan art and archeological history. Beautiful views of Fairbanks, a must do & see for Fairbanks visitors!
127 locals recommend
Museum of the North
1962 Yukon DrBeautiful museum full of Alaskan art and archeological history. Beautiful views of Fairbanks, a must do & see for Fairbanks visitors!
Georgeson Botanical Garden
2180 W Tanana DrLarge Animal Research Station
2220 Yankovich RdFountainhead Antique Auto Museum
212 Wedgewood DrBeautiful cultural center, with multiple art galleries and lots of Alaskan art/gifts. A must see when you’re downtown.
114 locals recommend
Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center
101 Dunkel StBeautiful cultural center, with multiple art galleries and lots of Alaskan art/gifts. A must see when you’re downtown.
This ice cave is about a 2 hour drive from our place, but absolutely worth it to see. Breathtaking views, you can hike right inside!
24 locals recommend
Castner Glacier Ice Cave
Richardson HighwayThis ice cave is about a 2 hour drive from our place, but absolutely worth it to see. Breathtaking views, you can hike right inside!
Well Street Art Company
1304 Well StPart of our thriving local art scene. Highly recommend!
Beautiful Alaskan made gifts and souvenirs. You won’t want to miss this place for shopping in Fairbanks.
17 locals recommend
The Great Alaskan Bowl Company
4630 Old Airport RdBeautiful Alaskan made gifts and souvenirs. You won’t want to miss this place for shopping in Fairbanks.
Beautiful Alaskan made art of all kinds, perfect for gift shopping or for shopping for yourself! You will be happy you if you stop here. Also fresh organically grown produce & dairy.
13 locals recommend
The Roaming Root Cellar
1651 Old Chena Pump RdBeautiful Alaskan made art of all kinds, perfect for gift shopping or for shopping for yourself! You will be happy you if you stop here. Also fresh organically grown produce & dairy.
Just a 45 minute drive out of town to enjoy a soak in a natural hot springs with stunning views of our Northern Lights
221 locals recommend
Chena Hot Springs Resort
17600 Chena Hot Springs RdJust a 45 minute drive out of town to enjoy a soak in a natural hot springs with stunning views of our Northern Lights
World Ice Art Championships - Ice Alaska
1800 College RdFebruary 14 ~ March 31, 2023
Bars and Pubs
Lavelle's Taphouse
412 2nd AveCozy, cool venue and amazing brew! Grab a growler or cute hoodie while you’re there.
133 locals recommend
HooDoo Brewing Company
1951 Fox AveCozy, cool venue and amazing brew! Grab a growler or cute hoodie while you’re there.
Hoarfrost Distilling
3501 Lathrop StLocally crafted spirits, fun tasting room.
Super cool locally distilled vodka and other spirits. Check this place out for great Alaskan alcohol!
23 locals recommend
Ursa Major Distilling
2922 Parks HwySuper cool locally distilled vodka and other spirits. Check this place out for great Alaskan alcohol!
Locally owned & known for world class potato vodka & spicy rum!
Historic building, ask for a tour!
11 locals recommend
Fairbanks Distilling Company
410 Cushman StLocally owned & known for world class potato vodka & spicy rum!
Historic building, ask for a tour!
The Library
Darling little spot downtown Fairbanks with amazing cocktails and yummy bites.
Local Activities
Just a few ideas and fun options if you’re looking for things to do in Fairbanks, Alaska
World Ice Art Championships - Ice Alaska
1800 College RdLast Frontier Mushing Co-op
Beautiful yoga studio, just around the corner from our place. Head there to get your stretch on while you’re in Fairbanks! 🧘🏻♀️
Fairbanks Yoga
3401 Airport WayBeautiful yoga studio, just around the corner from our place. Head there to get your stretch on while you’re in Fairbanks! 🧘🏻♀️
Gold Daughters
1671 Steese HwySuper fun gold panning experience, we love this spot!
Awesome spot to meet sled dogs and take a fun dog sledding ride too! Highly recommend 🐾
21 locals recommend
Paws for Adventure
Herning RoadAwesome spot to meet sled dogs and take a fun dog sledding ride too! Highly recommend 🐾
Food scene
Great local artists, gifts, pottery, organic produce! Visit on Wednesday or Saturday, May - September
64 locals recommend
Tanana Valley Farmers Market
2600 College RdGreat local artists, gifts, pottery, organic produce! Visit on Wednesday or Saturday, May - September
Lemongrass Thai Restaurant
388 Old Chena Pump RdLuLu's Bread and Bagels
364 Old Chena Pump RdThai House Restaurant
412 5th AvePita Place
3300 College RdSummer season eatery, vegan, delicious!
The Pump House Restaurant Fairbanks
796 Chena Pump RdFamous for fabulous Chinese food, a little drive away but worth it!
68 locals recommend
Pagoda Chinese Restaurant & Bar
431 N Santa Claus LnFamous for fabulous Chinese food, a little drive away but worth it!
Right up the street from our place, this spot is open for breakfast bites. So delicious, our guests love this spot! Check their menu online
Blue Box Bakery
Right up the street from our place, this spot is open for breakfast bites. So delicious, our guests love this spot! Check their menu online
Bahn Thai Rama Restaurant
Beautifully cute and clean, delicious thai food. We love this spot!
Alaska Salmon Bake
2300 Airport WayYummy Alaskan Salmon & fun live theater
Sipping Streams Tea Company
36 Old Chena Pump RdDelicious tea, boba, steam buns.., super cute spot.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Aurora Forecast!
https://www.gi.alaska.edu/monitors/aurora-forecast
Getting around
Alaska 4x4 rentals
Rental cars and trucks equipped with snow tires and ready for winter travel.
Getting around
Alaska 4x4 Rentals
Our guests have reccomded this for car/truck rentals at a great value.