Things To Do
We've listed a few of our favorite summer activities and general must-see places in downtown Fairbanks. If you are able to rent a vehicle during your stay, we would be happy to recommend Parks and Recreation sites close to town or in North Pole, AK. If you take the short drive to North Pole take the time to visit the Santa Clause House to see the toyshop and Reindeer during their "slow time"… Or head approximately 120miles south for an adventure in Denali Nation Park and Preserve
Canoe Alaska
1101 Peger Road, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Pioneer Park
2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Gold Dredge 8
1803 Old Steese Highway North, Fairbanks, AK 99712
Riverboat Discovery
1975 Discovery Drive, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Fairbanks Ice Museum
500 2nd Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center
101 Dunkel Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701
One of your first stops should be the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center is located downtown Fairbanks. It has brochures, maps, free WiFi, and local walking/driving tours and a knowledgeable staff that have answers to all your questions.
Museum of the North/Reichardt Park
907 Yukon Drive, Fairbanks, AK 99775, 9074747505
Georgeson Botanical Garden
2180 West Tanana Drive, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Large Animal Research Station
2220 Yankovich Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Alaska Railroad - Fairbanks Depot
1031 Alaska Railroad Depot Road, Fairbanks, AK 99701, 8005440552
Wanting to go further than Fairbanks without driving? Consider a scenic day trip to Denali National Park or one of the other travel packages provided.
For all the days along the way