Best of Fairbanks

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Best of Fairbanks

Attractions

Outdoor historical park and recreation area with free admission.
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Pioneer Park
2300 Airport Way
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Outdoor historical park and recreation area with free admission.
Natural hot springs resort. Check out the ice museum!
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Chena Hot Springs Resort
17600 Chena Hot Springs Rd
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Natural hot springs resort. Check out the ice museum!
Great place to watch the northern lights.
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Murphy Dome
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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.
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Museum of the North
1962 Yukon Dr
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Museum 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.
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Riverboat Discovery
1975 Discovery Dr
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Take 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.
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Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center
101 Dunkel St
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Another 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.
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Large Animal Research Station
2220 Yankovich Rd
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See musk ox and caribou at this experimental research station run by the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Take a picture at the arctic circle!
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Arctic Circle Sign
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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.
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Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point
1671 Steese Hwy
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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.
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.
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Alaska Outdoor Rental & Guides
1101 Peger Rd
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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.
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.
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Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum
212 Wedgewood Dr
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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.
Learn about local gold mining history and tour a giant gold dredge. Pan for gold.
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Gold Dredge 8
1803 Old Steese Hwy N
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Learn about local gold mining history and tour a giant gold dredge. Pan for gold.
Great hiking trail within walking distance of my house.
Skyline Ridge Park Trailhead
1199-801 Mia Street
Great hiking trail within walking distance of my house.
Great place to bird watch, hike, and meet locals.
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Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge
1300 College Rd
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Great 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.
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UAF Trail System
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There's a great network of hiking and cross country skiing trails on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus.
One of my favorite local hiking trails.
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Granite Tors Trailhead and Campground
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One of my favorite local hiking trails.
Great place to rent bikes (of all types), skis, and other outdoor equipment.
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Beaver Sports
3480 College Rd
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Great place to rent bikes (of all types), skis, and other outdoor equipment.

Brewery and Bars

My favorite local brewery. Insanely popular with Fairbanksans.
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HooDoo Brewing Company
1951 Fox Ave
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My favorite local brewery. Insanely popular with Fairbanksans.
Up and coming local brewery.
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Black Spruce Brewing Company
3290 Peger Rd
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Up and coming local brewery.
Wonderful and quirky local bar in the "Republic of Ester." Hippy central.
Golden Eagle Saloon
3630 Main St
Wonderful 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 Chandalar
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 quintessential Fairbanks dive bar. One of my favorites.
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The Marlin
3412 College Rd
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The quintessential Fairbanks dive bar. One of my favorites.
Very authentic, located on the banks of the Chena River.
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The Boatel
3368 Riverside Dr
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Very authentic, located on the banks of the Chena River.
Great local music. Open spring, summer, and fall.
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Howling Dog Saloon
2160 Old Steese Hwy N
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Great local music. Open spring, summer, and fall.

Food scene

One of my favorite local restaurants with very authentic Alaskan food. Try the elk meatloaf :)
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The Pump House Restaurant Fairbanks
796 Chena Pump Rd
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One 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.
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Hilltop Restaurant & Marketplace
3711 Elliott Highway
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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.
Really great Thai food!
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Lemongrass Thai Restaurant
388 Old Chena Pump Rd
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Really great Thai food!
Best breakfast in town.
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The Cookie Jar Restaurant
1006 Cadillac Ct
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Best breakfast in town.
All you can eat salmon, halibut, and prime rib. A summer tradition. Located in Pioneer Park.
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Alaska Salmon Bake
2300 Airport Way
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All you can eat salmon, halibut, and prime rib. A summer tradition. Located in Pioneer Park.
Great spot for a romantic dinner or dessert and coffee.
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Wolf Run Restaurant
3362 Wolf Run
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Great 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.
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Fred Meyer
3755 Airport Way
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There are a surprising number of grocery stores in Fairbanks, but Fred Meyer is the best.