Guidebook for Fairbanks
Food Scene
Turtle Club
2098 Old Steese Hwy NBest Prime Rib and salad bar in town!
Bucko's Coffee
281 Bentley Trust RdGreat, local drive through coffee stand 5 minutes from home!
Ivory Jacks
2581 Goldstream RdGreat breakfasts on the weekends, music and bar food at night.
Locally owned restaurant with great cheese steaks, burgers and salads.
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Food Factory
275 Bentley Trust RdLocally owned restaurant with great cheese steaks, burgers and salads.
Bagels & Brew
36 College RdLocally owned great coffee , bagel and sandwich shop!
One of Fairbanks' fancier restaurants with great food and ambiance. 5 minute walk to the Ice Museum from this restaurant.
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Lavelle's Bistro
575 1st AveOne of Fairbanks' fancier restaurants with great food and ambiance. 5 minute walk to the Ice Museum from this restaurant.
Great outdoor/indoor eating environment with all you can eat Alaska caught salmon, Cod, Crab and prime rib, salad bar and dessert. Only open in the summer and high priced, but worth it to complete your trip to Fairbanks. Be sure to walk around Pioneer Park (in the same location) before or after dinner!
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Alaska Salmon Bake
2300 Airport WayGreat outdoor/indoor eating environment with all you can eat Alaska caught salmon, Cod, Crab and prime rib, salad bar and dessert. Only open in the summer and high priced, but worth it to complete your trip to Fairbanks. Be sure to walk around Pioneer Park (in the same location) before or after dinner!
Bahn Thai
541 3rd AveClose to home and great Thai food!
You can warm up with Crepes and Hot Cocoa after your visit to the Fairbanks Ice Museum, as these places are only a 2 minute walk from each other.
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The Crepery
523 2nd AveYou can warm up with Crepes and Hot Cocoa after your visit to the Fairbanks Ice Museum, as these places are only a 2 minute walk from each other.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lavelle's Taphouse
412 2nd AveGreat drinks, great service!
One half is a bar, the other half is a movie theater where they bring you your dinner while you are watching your movie! Great food and fun. Weekends often offer local DJ talent and dancing.
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Blue Loon
One half is a bar, the other half is a movie theater where they bring you your dinner while you are watching your movie! Great food and fun. Weekends often offer local DJ talent and dancing.
Parks & Nature
Outdoor hot springs, sled dog rides, ice hotel, hiking, swimming, dining and more
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Chena Hot Springs Resort
17600 Chena Hot Springs RdOutdoor hot springs, sled dog rides, ice hotel, hiking, swimming, dining and more
Great place for viewing the northern lights, with a place to warm up while you are waiting for the lights to make their appearance.
Aurora Pointe
570 Funk RdGreat place for viewing the northern lights, with a place to warm up while you are waiting for the lights to make their appearance.
Great view of the Northern lights from here, trails for walking too!
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Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge
1300 College RdGreat view of the Northern lights from here, trails for walking too!
Large Animal Research Station
2220 Yankovich RdYou can see reindeer and Musk Ox!
Arts & Culture
Great cultural center with lots of information on Native Alaskan Culture and Alaskan history. Take your picture under the outdoor "Antler Arch"! Fun Fact- There is actually a picture of your host in this museum, playing roller derby. Let us know if you see the picture!
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Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center
101 Dunkel StGreat cultural center with lots of information on Native Alaskan Culture and Alaskan history. Take your picture under the outdoor "Antler Arch"! Fun Fact- There is actually a picture of your host in this museum, playing roller derby. Let us know if you see the picture!
Alaskan art and history museum located in the heart of the University of Alaska, Fairbanks campus.
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Museum
Alaskan art and history museum located in the heart of the University of Alaska, Fairbanks campus.
This Museum boasts an Aurora show not to be missed and is less than a 5 minute walk to Bahn Thai Restaurant, or try a 2 minute walk to the Crepery .
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Fairbanks Ice Museum
500 2nd Ave This Museum boasts an Aurora show not to be missed and is less than a 5 minute walk to Bahn Thai Restaurant, or try a 2 minute walk to the Crepery .
This Antique Automobile Museum is unique and close to home.
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Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum
212 Wedgewood DrThis Antique Automobile Museum is unique and close to home.
Blue Door Antiques
315 Illinois StCute local antique shop, close to home.
Great activity for families, and adults who are still curious children at heart.
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Fairbanks Children's Museum
302 Cushman StGreat activity for families, and adults who are still curious children at heart.
Entertainment & Activities
Ascension Rock Club
195 Alta WayIndoor rock gym for climbing walls in the winter!
Great playground for kids, 2 mile train ride, carousel, vaudeville shows at night for adults, old time photo booth, snacks, jewelry and craft booths.
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Pioneer Park
2300 Airport WayGreat playground for kids, 2 mile train ride, carousel, vaudeville shows at night for adults, old time photo booth, snacks, jewelry and craft booths.
Great for downhill skiing, snowboarding and inner tubing. They have rentals for all equipment you need (bring your own winter gear) to enjoy these activities, and they offer lessons as well. 10 minutes from home!
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Περιοχή σκι & σνόουμπορντ Birch Hill
1169 Old Birch Hill RdGreat for downhill skiing, snowboarding and inner tubing. They have rentals for all equipment you need (bring your own winter gear) to enjoy these activities, and they offer lessons as well. 10 minutes from home!
Paws for Adventure
Herning RoadGo have a sled dog class and ride!
Artisans Courtyard offers a nice coffee shop, clothing store, yoga, dance classes, Zumba and more.
artisan's courtyard
1755 Westwood WayArtisans Courtyard offers a nice coffee shop, clothing store, yoga, dance classes, Zumba and more.
Getting Around
The buses don't run late at night, and they don't run on Sundays. In our small town buses only come by about every 30 minutes to an hour, so give yourself PLENTY of time to get where you are going, and often it's a 10 minute walk to the nearest stop so make sure you are dressed for the weather.
macs transit center
The buses don't run late at night, and they don't run on Sundays. In our small town buses only come by about every 30 minutes to an hour, so give yourself PLENTY of time to get where you are going, and often it's a 10 minute walk to the nearest stop so make sure you are dressed for the weather.
Shopping
Large gift shop in North Pole, Alaska where it's Christmas year round. You will likely see Santa Claus and reindeer no matter what time of the year you visit. About 20 minutes from home.
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101 St Nicholas DrLarge gift shop in North Pole, Alaska where it's Christmas year round. You will likely see Santa Claus and reindeer no matter what time of the year you visit. About 20 minutes from home.
Expressions in Glass
1922 Peger RdBeautiful hand blown glass items and other unique gifts and collectibles.
Creative and unique items made from Alaskan trees and bark. They can even customize items with names and photos.
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The Great Alaskan Bowl Company
4630 Old Airport RdCreative and unique items made from Alaskan trees and bark. They can even customize items with names and photos.