Best of Fairbanks
Attractions
Pioneer Park
2300 Airport WayOutdoor historical park and recreation area with free admission.
Chena Hot Springs Resort
17600 Chena Hot Springs RdNatural hot springs resort. Check out the ice museum!
Murphy Dome
Great place to watch the northern lights.
Museum of natural and human history in a beautiful building. Located on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus.
127 locals recommend
Museum of the North
1962 Yukon DrMuseum of natural and human history in a beautiful building. Located on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus.
Take a float down the Chena River on an old time paddle boat. This is one of my favorite "tourist" activities in Fairbanks.
72 locals recommend
Riverboat Discovery
1975 Discovery DrTake a float down the Chena River on an old time paddle boat. This is one of my favorite "tourist" activities in Fairbanks.
Another great museum. This one focuses more heavily on the history of indigenous people in Alaska.
114 locals recommend
Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center
101 Dunkel StAnother great museum. This one focuses more heavily on the history of indigenous people in Alaska.
See musk ox and caribou at this experimental research station run by the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
56 locals recommend
Large Animal Research Station
2220 Yankovich RdSee musk ox and caribou at this experimental research station run by the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Arctic Circle Sign
Take a picture at the arctic circle!
View the Trans Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) and learn more about its construction and operation. TAPS was the most expensive private construction project in history when it was completed in the 1970s.
50 locals recommend
Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point
1671 Steese HwyView the Trans Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) and learn more about its construction and operation. TAPS was the most expensive private construction project in history when it was completed in the 1970s.
Rent a canoe or other watercraft for a leisurely float down the Chena River. Along the way, you can haul your boat out at the Boatel for a beer and finish your trip with dinner at the Chena Pump House.
12 locals recommend
Alaska Outdoor Rental & Guides
1101 Peger RdRent a canoe or other watercraft for a leisurely float down the Chena River. Along the way, you can haul your boat out at the Boatel for a beer and finish your trip with dinner at the Chena Pump House.
Hands down the best automotive museum I've ever seen. Close to 100 unique, antique cars with dashes of local history and period clothing to enjoy.
75 locals recommend
Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum
212 Wedgewood DrHands down the best automotive museum I've ever seen. Close to 100 unique, antique cars with dashes of local history and period clothing to enjoy.
Learn about local gold mining history and tour a giant gold dredge. Pan for gold.
41 locals recommend
Gold Dredge 8
1803 Old Steese Hwy NLearn about local gold mining history and tour a giant gold dredge. Pan for gold.
Skyline Ridge Park Trailhead
1199-801 Mia StreetGreat hiking trail within walking distance of my house.
Great place to bird watch, hike, and meet locals.
121 locals recommend
Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge
1300 College RdGreat place to bird watch, hike, and meet locals.
There's a great network of hiking and cross country skiing trails on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus.
8 locals recommend
UAF Trail System
There's a great network of hiking and cross country skiing trails on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus.
Granite Tors Trailhead and Campground
One of my favorite local hiking trails.
Great place to rent bikes (of all types), skis, and other outdoor equipment.
37 locals recommend
Beaver Sports
3480 College RdGreat place to rent bikes (of all types), skis, and other outdoor equipment.
Brewery and Bars
My favorite local brewery. Insanely popular with Fairbanksans.
133 locals recommend
HooDoo Brewing Company
1951 Fox AveMy favorite local brewery. Insanely popular with Fairbanksans.
Black Spruce Brewing Company
3290 Peger RdUp and coming local brewery.
Golden Eagle Saloon
3630 Main StWonderful and quirky local bar in the "Republic of Ester." Hippy central.
Located on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus, this is a great place to rub elbows with local students and enjoy great local entertainment.
The Pub - UAF
1731 S ChandalarLocated on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus, this is a great place to rub elbows with local students and enjoy great local entertainment.
The Marlin
3412 College RdThe quintessential Fairbanks dive bar. One of my favorites.
The Boatel
3368 Riverside DrVery authentic, located on the banks of the Chena River.
Howling Dog Saloon
2160 Old Steese Hwy NGreat local music. Open spring, summer, and fall.
Food scene
One of my favorite local restaurants with very authentic Alaskan food. Try the elk meatloaf :)
135 locals recommend
The Pump House Restaurant Fairbanks
796 Chena Pump RdOne of my favorite local restaurants with very authentic Alaskan food. Try the elk meatloaf :)
The last place for "ice road truckers" to get a meal before heading up the Dalton. Piles of food; I especially enjoy their breakfasts and pies.
14 locals recommend
Hilltop Restaurant & Marketplace
3711 Elliott HighwayThe last place for "ice road truckers" to get a meal before heading up the Dalton. Piles of food; I especially enjoy their breakfasts and pies.
Lemongrass Thai Restaurant
388 Old Chena Pump RdReally great Thai food!
The Cookie Jar Restaurant
1006 Cadillac CtBest breakfast in town.
All you can eat salmon, halibut, and prime rib. A summer tradition. Located in Pioneer Park.
30 locals recommend
Alaska Salmon Bake
2300 Airport WayAll you can eat salmon, halibut, and prime rib. A summer tradition. Located in Pioneer Park.
Wolf Run Restaurant
3362 Wolf RunGreat spot for a romantic dinner or dessert and coffee.
There are a surprising number of grocery stores in Fairbanks, but Fred Meyer is the best.
98 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
3755 Airport WayThere are a surprising number of grocery stores in Fairbanks, but Fred Meyer is the best.