Things To Do Around Fairbanks
Angel Rocks Trailhead
Good hiking here and all along Chena Hot Springs Road. No cell service. $5 day parking.
Chena Hot Springs
Natural hot springs about an hour out of Fairbanks. Developed facilities. Bring quarters for locker room lockers. Sandals or flip flops recommended. Bring a water bottle because the hot springs are dehydrating.
Museum of the North
Great museum with lots of awesome exhibits.
The Roaming Root Cellar
This is an amazing locally-sourced shop with unique Alaska-made things. Great for souvenirs and other things you definitely need but never knew you needed.
Tanana Valley Farmers Market
Our local farmers market with vendor booths, food trucks, and freshly-grown veggies
Georgeson Botanical Garden
Free place by the University with walking paths through beautiful local plants and flowers. On Thursdays there are free Music in the Garden events at 7pm with different local bands every week, but show up no later than 6:30 for a shot at parking! Blanket or camp chair recommended, also a great event to bring a picnic dinner to! Very very kid-friendly!
Canoe Alaska
Canoe, raft, kayak, fatbike rentals along the Chena River. We can contribute two life jackets for borrowing.
Lemongrass Thai Restaurant
Fairbanks is known for Thai food. All are good, this one is one of our favorites. Sam's Thai is actually our top favorite, but it's take-out only.
Pita Place
Best pitas and falafel around! Only open seasonally so don't miss out! Outdoor seating.
The Crepery
Fantastic restaurant downtown good for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Also makes the best mochas we've found so far in town.
East Ramp Wood Fired Pizza
Phenomenal pizza behind the east ramp of the airport. Aviation-themed dining where you can watch the planes take off while you eat.
Costco Wholesale
$1.50 hot dogs need I say more.
HooDoo Brewing Company
Nice local brewery if that's your thing. Mostly outdoor seating, some indoor. Food truck schedules on their website.
Black Spruce Brewing Company
Another nice local brewery. Home of the national award-winning Aroma Dome IPA.