Guidebook for Fairbanks
Food Scene
Blue Loon
Food, drinks, movies, music, special events/entertainment
The Pump House Restaurant Fairbanks
796 Chena Pump RdFairbanks is known for its Thai food and this restaurant is one of the best
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Lemongrass Thai Restaurant
388 Old Chena Pump RdFairbanks is known for its Thai food and this restaurant is one of the best
LuLu's Bread and Bagels
364 Old Chena Pump Rd Great local coffee shop
Alaska Coffee Roasting Company
4001 Geist Rd Coffee shop with wood fired oven
Ivory Jacks
2581 Goldstream RdLocal flare
Lavelle's Bistro
575 1st AveUpscale dining
Drinks & Nightlife
Ursa Major Distilling
2922 Parks HwyLocal Distillery tasting room
HooDoo Brewing Company
1951 Fox Ave First Fairbanks Brewery!
Golden Eagle Saloon
3630 Main StLocal bar, truly Alaskan flare
Lavelle's Taphouse
412 2nd AveNice selection of beers on tap
Sightseeing
Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center
101 Dunkel StPioneer Park
2300 Airport WayHome of the BP World Ice Art Championships in Fairbanks, Alaska. The largest ice sculpting competition in the world!
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Ice Alaska
Home of the BP World Ice Art Championships in Fairbanks, Alaska. The largest ice sculpting competition in the world!
Climb on board an authentic Alaskan sternwheeler, the Riverboat Discovery, and take a journey back in time along the Chena and Tanana Rivers.
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Riverboat Discovery
1975 Discovery DrClimb on board an authentic Alaskan sternwheeler, the Riverboat Discovery, and take a journey back in time along the Chena and Tanana Rivers.
Entertainment & Activities
Chena Hot Springs Resort
17600 Chena Hot Springs RdSmall and friendly sled dog tour business owned by wonderful friends who are sure to offer a fun mushing ride and another opportunity to meet dogs and see the Northern Lights.
Sirius Sled Dogs & Aurora Viewing
922 Deraco LnSmall and friendly sled dog tour business owned by wonderful friends who are sure to offer a fun mushing ride and another opportunity to meet dogs and see the Northern Lights.
Family owned and operated ranch offering magical walks alongside reindeer! Owned by friends who are sure to offer a lovely experience.
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Running Reindeer Ranch
1470 Ivans AlleyFamily owned and operated ranch offering magical walks alongside reindeer! Owned by friends who are sure to offer a lovely experience.
Great way to see and learn about Arctic animals such as Musk Ox, Caribou and Reindeer.
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Large Animal Research Station
2220 Yankovich RdGreat way to see and learn about Arctic animals such as Musk Ox, Caribou and Reindeer.
Indoor Ice-skating rink with ice-skate rentals available. There is also an indoor walking track for cold or rainy days.
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Big Dipper Ice Arena
1920 Lathrop StIndoor Ice-skating rink with ice-skate rentals available. There is also an indoor walking track for cold or rainy days.
Parks & Nature
Lots of recreational options including tours, hiking and opportunity to see the Mountain (Denali) and Alaskan Wildlife
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Denali National Park & Preserve Headquarters
Lots of recreational options including tours, hiking and opportunity to see the Mountain (Denali) and Alaskan Wildlife
Beautiful ride out to the White Mountains and different hiking trail or winter recreation options
Wickersham Trailhead
Beautiful ride out to the White Mountains and different hiking trail or winter recreation options
Murphy Dome
Some great hikes like Angel Rocks or longer Granite Tors. Also fishing options.
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Chena River State Recreation Area
3700 Airport Way Some great hikes like Angel Rocks or longer Granite Tors. Also fishing options.
Chena Lake Recreation Area
3780 Laurance RoadSeasonal swimming or ice fishing
Trails
Hiking and biking trails, and Frisbee golf course in summer. Cross-country ski trails in winter (equipment for rental not available on site)
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Birch Hill Recreation Area
101 Wilderness DrHiking and biking trails, and Frisbee golf course in summer. Cross-country ski trails in winter (equipment for rental not available on site)
Essentials
Fred Meyer
3755 Airport WayFrom food to tools to clothing
Safeway
3627 Airport WayGold Hill Imported Beers and Fine Wines
3040 Parks HwyGas, drinks, snacks
Ester Gas
3571 Old Nenana Hwygas, drinks, snacks
Arts & Culture
Fairbanks Arts Association
2300 Airport WayLocated in Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts in Pioneer Park