Area Attractions
There is alot to see and do in Fairbanks. Do a walking tour, view the northern lights, and hundreds of other things…
22 Amazing Things to See and Do In and Around Fairbanks, Alaska
1. http://www.1stalaskaoutdoorschool.com/Chena_Hot_Springs_Ice_Museum.html
Lovely 75 mile drive, terrific hiking trails great outdoor natural hot spring pool, good restaurant, must see the ice hotel
2. http://downtownwintersolstice.com/
In December check this link to find out what will be part of this year’s winter solstice celebration
3. http://www.goldpanners.com/MidnightSunGame/index.html
June 21st first pitch 10:30pm
4. http://fairbanks.golfnation.org/course216/fairbanks-golf-and-country-club
Reserve a tee time that has you out on the course at midnight (club rentals available)
5. http://alaska.org/fairbanks/musuem-of-the-north.jsp
World class, don’t miss the outhouse on exhibit
6. http://alaska.org/fairbanks/fairbanks-attractions.htm
Lists lots of activities with links to specific attractions and activities
7. http://www.santaclaushouse.com/history.asp
If you have/know anyone that believes in Santa arrange for them to receive a letter from Santa, the tile murals on the building’s exterior were done by the former owner of the Alaska Heritage House who also painted the walls of the B&B to look like wallpaper
8. http://www.riverboatdiscovery.com/BookNow.aspx
A perfect way to see the river and learn about Fairbank’s founding
9. http://co.fairbanks.ak.us/pioneerpark/attractions/attractions.htm
Excellent presentation of historic Fairbanks, the exhibit hall has a lovely showing of local artists with many of the works for sale
10. http://www.carlson-center.com/index.php
Closer to your trip check their events and schedule you never know two years ago Elton John gave a concert and the tickets were less than $50 for the best seats in the house
11. http://www.2paddle1.com/index.php
Rent a canoe and float downstream for a relaxing hour or so to the pickup point, if you want you could use your paddle but it’s not really necessary
12. http://tvfmarket.com/vendors
Great buys, nothing made in China, friendly no rush no-hassle vendors
13. http://www.eldoradogoldmine.com/
Tour a working gold mine and do some gold panning your self
14. http://www.fairnet.org/agencies/creamers/Welcome.html
Bird watching at its best, marked hiking trails
15. http://fairbanks-alaska.com/large-animal-research.htm
If you’ve never seen a musk ox this is your chance, beautiful and so soft but very expensive items made from musk ox wool are available for purchase
16. http://www.larrysflying.com/Fltsee.htm
Since your time is limited this is a wonderful way to experience the vastness of Alaska and tour an Alaska Native village
17. http://alaskarailroad.com/Tickets/RailSearchResults/tabid/364/Default.aspx
The one day trip to Denali is an unforgettable experience, be sure to make a reservation ASAP to get the best deals. Senior citizen discounts available.
18. http://www.woodbowlalaska.com/
Beautiful wooden bowls made in Fairbanks by local artists
19. http://www.akvisit.com/salmon.html
You have to eat salmon so fresh that it almost jumped from the river onto your plate, not far from the Alaska Heritage House
20. http://www.trails.com/activity.aspx?area=13338
Go take a hike but bring plenty of mosquito repellant
21. http://www.thealaskahouse.com/
Attention art lovers, this is gallery is for you. Incredible art, jewelry, and masks created by Alaskans for both thick and thin wallets
22. Trans Alaska Pipeline
There is not an easy way to navigate to website that will tell you where and how to see the Alaska Pipeline close-up and personal so I have included the following:
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