Lauren’s guidebook
Sightseeing
It's a fair drive out of town but worth it! Experience the natural hot springs, ice museum, and prime aurora viewing.
220 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Chena Hot Springs Resort
17600 Chena Hot Springs RdIt's a fair drive out of town but worth it! Experience the natural hot springs, ice museum, and prime aurora viewing.
This is a wonderful location to walk and learn about the typical terrain in Fairbanks. Also a great location to watch for Northern Lights. Be wary of moose.
121 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge
1300 College RdThis is a wonderful location to walk and learn about the typical terrain in Fairbanks. Also a great location to watch for Northern Lights. Be wary of moose.
This is a fantastic museum with a variety of Alaskan art, artifacts, and displays about the history and natural world of Alaska. Great for kids and adults. Don't miss The Place Where You Go to Listen.
127 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Museo ng Hilagang Bahagi
1962 Yukon DrThis is a fantastic museum with a variety of Alaskan art, artifacts, and displays about the history and natural world of Alaska. Great for kids and adults. Don't miss The Place Where You Go to Listen.
This is hands down one of the best museums I have ever visited. It is truly world class. Features displays of historic cars not found anywhere else in the world and hundreds of period fashion pieces. Well-informed docents offer interesting facts about the displays as you browse. If you love cars, or fashion, or Alaska history, or fabulous quirky museums, don't miss this one!
75 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Museo ng Antique Auto ng Fountainhead
212 Wedgewood DrThis is hands down one of the best museums I have ever visited. It is truly world class. Features displays of historic cars not found anywhere else in the world and hundreds of period fashion pieces. Well-informed docents offer interesting facts about the displays as you browse. If you love cars, or fashion, or Alaska history, or fabulous quirky museums, don't miss this one!
Axe throwing is fun! There is a minimum age to throw, check before you go.
7 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Alaska Axe Co. - Axe Throwing
3501 Lathrop StAxe throwing is fun! There is a minimum age to throw, check before you go.
I have heard from previous guests that this tour company is wonderful!
Fairbanks Dogsled Rides with Two Rivers Trailblazers
4223 Chena Hot Springs RdI have heard from previous guests that this tour company is wonderful!
Guests have recommended this company's Arctic Circle Tour and Aurora viewing.
10 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Alaska Aurora Adventures
4385 Eielson Farm RdGuests have recommended this company's Arctic Circle Tour and Aurora viewing.
Castner Glacier Ice Cave
Richardson HighwayA really cool experience!
Food scene
Delicious sit down or carry out Thai food with locally resourced ingredients, when available, and a special menu with Alaska-themed thai food.
74 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Lemongrass Thai Restaurant
388 Old Chena Pump RdDelicious sit down or carry out Thai food with locally resourced ingredients, when available, and a special menu with Alaska-themed thai food.
A "Fairbanks-classy" style restaurant with great atmosphere, food, and a giant bear. Features both a bar dining area with a couple of pool tables and more formal dining area.
135 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Pump House Restaurant Fairbanks
796 Chena Pump RdA "Fairbanks-classy" style restaurant with great atmosphere, food, and a giant bear. Features both a bar dining area with a couple of pool tables and more formal dining area.
For the adventurous, this is a fair drive from town but the atmosphere is a true Alaskan experience. The bar/restaurant is in a large log cabin. Has sit down dining, a bar, dance floor, pool tables, video games, and lots of history and character. Recommend calling ahead to make sure they are open and serving food.
14 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Chatanika Lodge
5760 Steese HwyFor the adventurous, this is a fair drive from town but the atmosphere is a true Alaskan experience. The bar/restaurant is in a large log cabin. Has sit down dining, a bar, dance floor, pool tables, video games, and lots of history and character. Recommend calling ahead to make sure they are open and serving food.
Pho House
400 College RdBest pho I have ever had. Enough said.
Locally crafted cocktails in an upscale atmosphere surrounded by local art. The staff is always up to provide recommendations.
27 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Hoarfrost Distilling
3501 Lathrop StLocally crafted cocktails in an upscale atmosphere surrounded by local art. The staff is always up to provide recommendations.
Locally made cocktails and a great atmosphere with local art on display.
23 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Ursa Major Distilling
2922 Parks HwyLocally made cocktails and a great atmosphere with local art on display.
Tasty wood oven fired pizza and beer. One of my favorite places.
12 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
House of Fire Pizza
3677 College RdTasty wood oven fired pizza and beer. One of my favorite places.
Good coffee, a variety of baked treats and breakfast and lunch selections. Very popular with locals.
55 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Alaska Coffee Roasting Company
4001 Geist RdGood coffee, a variety of baked treats and breakfast and lunch selections. Very popular with locals.
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Huwag palampasin
When to see the northern lights
Know when to go! These websites provide real-time data and forecasts for aurora activity:
https://www.explorefairbanks.com/explore-the-area/aurora-season/aurora-tracker/
https://www.gi.alaska.edu/monitors/aurora-forecast