Guidebook for Fairbanks

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Guidebook for Fairbanks

Food Scene

Great beer and menu, outdoor waterfront deck
135 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Pump House Restaurant Fairbanks
796 Chena Pump Rd
135 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Great beer and menu, outdoor waterfront deck
Best Thai in Fairbanks, fast take-out too!
74 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Lemongrass Thai Restaurant
388 Old Chena Pump Rd
74 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Best Thai in Fairbanks, fast take-out too!
Specialize in artisan breads, All of the breads are mixed, hand shaped and baked on site. Also make fresh bagels and pastries daily + have sandwiches, bread pockets, quiche, soup + Kaladi Bro's Coffee
388 Old Chena Pump Rd
388 Old Chena Pump Road
Specialize in artisan breads, All of the breads are mixed, hand shaped and baked on site. Also make fresh bagels and pastries daily + have sandwiches, bread pockets, quiche, soup + Kaladi Bro's Coffee
Fair trade & Organic Coffees Specialty Teas Fresh Baked Treats Hi-speed WiFi Dairy & Gluten free, Vegetarian options Youth & Family Friendly Live Entertainment Coffee hut drive-thru
28 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
College Coffeehouse
3677 College Rd
28 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Fair trade & Organic Coffees Specialty Teas Fresh Baked Treats Hi-speed WiFi Dairy & Gluten free, Vegetarian options Youth & Family Friendly Live Entertainment Coffee hut drive-thru
America's most northern brewery, owned & operated by life-long Alaskans. Silver Gulch grew from brewmaster Glenn Brady's home-brewing efforts in 5-gallon batches current capacity of 24 barrel batches
47 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Silver Gulch Brewing and Bottling Co.
2195 Old Steese Hwy N
47 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
America's most northern brewery, owned & operated by life-long Alaskans. Silver Gulch grew from brewmaster Glenn Brady's home-brewing efforts in 5-gallon batches current capacity of 24 barrel batches
New pub in town
22 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Banks Alehouse
1243 Old Steese Hwy
22 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
New pub in town
The only hibachi in Fairbanks!
8 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Shogun Japanese Restaurant
4005 Geist Rd
8 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The only hibachi in Fairbanks!
Grilled Salmon cooked over an open fire, Carved Beef & Beer Battered Halibut straight from Alaska's icy waters. Dinner served nightly from 5-9 pm in Pioneer Park. Comedy revue nightly-8:15 pm
30 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Alaska Salmon Bake
2300 Airport Way
30 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Grilled Salmon cooked over an open fire, Carved Beef & Beer Battered Halibut straight from Alaska's icy waters. Dinner served nightly from 5-9 pm in Pioneer Park. Comedy revue nightly-8:15 pm
Fanciest Italian in town. Wine Spectator Award recipient
101 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Lavelle's Bistro
575 1st Ave
101 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Fanciest Italian in town. Wine Spectator Award recipient

Shopping

Closest gas station and convenience/liquor store
Justa Store
446 Chena Pump Rd
Closest gas station and convenience/liquor store
Incredibly delicious handmade ice cream with flavors like Alaska Blueberry, Alaska Cranberry, Aurora Borealis, Arctic Refuge Wildberry Snap, Prudhoe and various local beer and stout flavors
17 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Hot Licks Homemade Ice Cream
372 Old Chena Pump Rd
17 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Incredibly delicious handmade ice cream with flavors like Alaska Blueberry, Alaska Cranberry, Aurora Borealis, Arctic Refuge Wildberry Snap, Prudhoe and various local beer and stout flavors
Voted #1 Sporting Goods store in Fairbanks. Host regular events and workshops, have ski and snowshoe rentals. Full service bike shop, ski shop and paddlesports center
37 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Beaver Sports
3480 College Rd
37 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Voted #1 Sporting Goods store in Fairbanks. Host regular events and workshops, have ski and snowshoe rentals. Full service bike shop, ski shop and paddlesports center
If you are really looking for some authentic Alaskan gifts to take back home, this place has it. Don't let the old building fool you, go inside & be bombarded with thousands of things to look at!
Craft Market Gift Shop and Craft Supplies
401 5th Ave
If you are really looking for some authentic Alaskan gifts to take back home, this place has it. Don't let the old building fool you, go inside & be bombarded with thousands of things to look at!
This place is crazy! They sometimes have some incredible native furs, clothing and jewelry, as well as the most extensive collection of categorized junk I've ever seen (with the occasional treasure)
Two Dice Pawn Shop
1402 Gillam Way
This place is crazy! They sometimes have some incredible native furs, clothing and jewelry, as well as the most extensive collection of categorized junk I've ever seen (with the occasional treasure)
All Alaska made products - see manufacturing process & visit gift store. One of America's last bowl mills. Beautiful birch bowls: family tree sets, cutting boards, ulus & locally made goodies
17 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Great Alaskan Bowl Company
4630 Old Airport Rd
17 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
All Alaska made products - see manufacturing process & visit gift store. One of America's last bowl mills. Beautiful birch bowls: family tree sets, cutting boards, ulus & locally made goodies

Drinks & Nightlife

Nearest dive bar. FYI smoking is allowed
12 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Red Fox Bar & Grill
398 Old Chena Pump Rd
12 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Nearest dive bar. FYI smoking is allowed
Another locals dive bar
13 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Oasis Restaurant & Lounge
734 University Ave
13 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Another locals dive bar
Local, fresh beer brewed in the heart of Alaska, mostly local college crowd
133 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
HooDoo Brewing Company
1951 Fox Ave
133 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Local, fresh beer brewed in the heart of Alaska, mostly local college crowd
tasting room and distillery in the historic Old City Hall building in downtown Fairbanks. Taste fine local spirits produced from all Alaska potatoes and grains while swapping stories with local miners
410 Cushman St
410 Cushman Street
tasting room and distillery in the historic Old City Hall building in downtown Fairbanks. Taste fine local spirits produced from all Alaska potatoes and grains while swapping stories with local miners

Everything Else

Nearest post office
United States Postal Service
755 Fairbanks St
Nearest post office
Nearest and most affordable gym. Indoor track, swimming, basketball, weights, cardio equipment, ice rink, indoor and outdoor rock walls, studio classes. $35/week guest fee
University of Alaska Fairbanks Student Recreation Center
1910 Tanana Loop E
Nearest and most affordable gym. Indoor track, swimming, basketball, weights, cardio equipment, ice rink, indoor and outdoor rock walls, studio classes. $35/week guest fee
canoe, kayak and bicycle rentals. And the transportation to get you and your rental dropped off or picked up. For details and prices go to www.2paddle1.com
1101 Peger Rd
1101 Peger Road
canoe, kayak and bicycle rentals. And the transportation to get you and your rental dropped off or picked up. For details and prices go to www.2paddle1.com
Stand Up Paddleboard lessons, rentals and deliveries for fun times on the river
314 Birch Hill Rd
314 Birch Hill Road
Stand Up Paddleboard lessons, rentals and deliveries for fun times on the river
Motorcycle rentals (BMW, Harley, Honda) for the ultimate Alaskan adventure
1540 Karen Way
1540 Karen Way
Motorcycle rentals (BMW, Harley, Honda) for the ultimate Alaskan adventure

Essentials

Closest grocery store, great organic/natural selection. Also have camping, hunting, fishing equipment, drug store items and clothing
98 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Fred Meyer
3755 Airport Way
98 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Closest grocery store, great organic/natural selection. Also have camping, hunting, fishing equipment, drug store items and clothing
Organic groceries and bulk foods, local meats and produce. Vitamin and supplement selection smaller than Fred Meyers and way smaller than Sunshine Health Foods
21 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Co-op Market Grocery & Deli
526 Gaffney Rd
21 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Organic groceries and bulk foods, local meats and produce. Vitamin and supplement selection smaller than Fred Meyers and way smaller than Sunshine Health Foods
Extensive line of vitamin & mineral supplements, body building products, essential oils, homeopathics, gifts, grocery & bulk foods, 350 bulk herbs, 240 extracts, local honey, pollen, eggs, milk, soap
Sunshine Health Foods
410 W Trainor Gate Rd
Extensive line of vitamin & mineral supplements, body building products, essential oils, homeopathics, gifts, grocery & bulk foods, 350 bulk herbs, 240 extracts, local honey, pollen, eggs, milk, soap
Alaskan grown produce, art, baked goods and crafts. May-Sept, Wed 11-4 & Sat 9-4.
64 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Tanana Valley Farmers Market
2600 College Rd
64 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Alaskan grown produce, art, baked goods and crafts. May-Sept, Wed 11-4 & Sat 9-4.

Sightseeing

Small independent distillery using certified Alaska Grown local barley from Delta Junction and hand-made stills to produce Long Winter Vodka, Summer Harvest Gin and Fairbanks Sourdough Rum
2922 Parks Hwy
2922 Parks Highway
Small independent distillery using certified Alaska Grown local barley from Delta Junction and hand-made stills to produce Long Winter Vodka, Summer Harvest Gin and Fairbanks Sourdough Rum
Natural hot springs rock pool & hot tubs, perfect for relaxing after a summer hike in the area, or for dreaming in the steam under the northern lights. Year round ice museum and dog sled/cart rides
220 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Chena Hot Springs Resort
17600 Chena Hot Springs Rd
220 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Natural hot springs rock pool & hot tubs, perfect for relaxing after a summer hike in the area, or for dreaming in the steam under the northern lights. Year round ice museum and dog sled/cart rides
Year-round, educational, super interactive mushing tours, trips & lessons. Dog sled under the northern lights or the midnight sun, learn how to harness & hook up the dogs, their power will amaze you!
13 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Black Spruce Dog Sledding
3850 Errol Ave
13 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Year-round, educational, super interactive mushing tours, trips & lessons. Dog sled under the northern lights or the midnight sun, learn how to harness & hook up the dogs, their power will amaze you!
Alaska's only historic theme park. Open memorial day to labor day - Historical buildings, native village, boat dock, riverboat Nenana, aviation and pioneer museums, gold rush town, and merchants
126 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Pioneer Park
2300 Airport Way
126 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Alaska's only historic theme park. Open memorial day to labor day - Historical buildings, native village, boat dock, riverboat Nenana, aviation and pioneer museums, gold rush town, and merchants
National historical monument open mid May to mid Sept. Tour the dredge, ride the Tanana Valley Railraod in the Interior's original gold fields and pan for gold - everyone finds gold! Great family fun.
41 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Gold Dredge 8
1803 Old Steese Hwy N
41 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
National historical monument open mid May to mid Sept. Tour the dredge, ride the Tanana Valley Railraod in the Interior's original gold fields and pan for gold - everyone finds gold! Great family fun.
Nature trails, bird refuge and environmental education center that is the late summer seasonal home to sandhill cranes, mallard ducks and Canada geese on their way south for the winter.
121 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge
1300 College Rd
121 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Nature trails, bird refuge and environmental education center that is the late summer seasonal home to sandhill cranes, mallard ducks and Canada geese on their way south for the winter.
Mid May through mid Sept. Alaska's most memorable adventure. Relaxing, entertaining boat cruise of the Chena & Tanana Rivers, including a guided walking tour of the Chena Indian Village.
72 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Pagtuklas ng Riverboat
1975 Discovery Dr
72 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mid May through mid Sept. Alaska's most memorable adventure. Relaxing, entertaining boat cruise of the Chena & Tanana Rivers, including a guided walking tour of the Chena Indian Village.
Alaskan native and introduced plants, including giant vegetables and specialty gardens.
38 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Georgeson Botanical Garden
2180 W Tanana Dr
38 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Alaskan native and introduced plants, including giant vegetables and specialty gardens.

Arts & Culture

Exhibits showcasing Alaska's art, science & history housed in a swooping contemporary building.
127 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Museo ng Hilagang Bahagi
1962 Yukon Dr
127 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Exhibits showcasing Alaska's art, science & history housed in a swooping contemporary building.
Awesome IMAX 3D movies!!
14 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Regal Goldstream & IMAX
1855 Airport Way
14 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Awesome IMAX 3D movies!!
Club/bar with a menu of pizza & burgers that also hosts second-run and independent movies, comedy, live bands & dj's
15 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Blue Loon
15 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Club/bar with a menu of pizza & burgers that also hosts second-run and independent movies, comedy, live bands & dj's
Yes, Alaska STILL has Blockbuster and its the cheapest place in town to get movies. Winter is dark and long.
BLOCKBUSTER
3627 Airport Way
Yes, Alaska STILL has Blockbuster and its the cheapest place in town to get movies. Winter is dark and long.
View live-sized ice sculptures carved by local artists in the historic Lacey Street Theater.
28 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Fairbanks Ice Museum
500 2nd Ave
28 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
View live-sized ice sculptures carved by local artists in the historic Lacey Street Theater.
FREE! View world-class exhibits celebrating the people, land and culture of Interior Alaska. Experience Alaska Native art, music, stories & dance. Free films. Located on the banks of the Chena River
114 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center
101 Dunkel St
114 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
FREE! View world-class exhibits celebrating the people, land and culture of Interior Alaska. Experience Alaska Native art, music, stories & dance. Free films. Located on the banks of the Chena River
Sept to mid April. An evening of viewing Aurora 25 miles from town and a Native Culture Show. The guide, Ben Boyd, is an Alaskan Mountain Man, Trapper & Dog Musher. (907) 322-3483
3515 Sandvik St
3515 Sandvik Street
Sept to mid April. An evening of viewing Aurora 25 miles from town and a Native Culture Show. The guide, Ben Boyd, is an Alaskan Mountain Man, Trapper & Dog Musher. (907) 322-3483