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Visitor's Center

Explore Fairbanks is headquartered at the Morris Thompson Culture & Visitor’s Center which is also the hub of year-round staffed visitor information and services. Visit their website for current local activities and events happening in and around Fairbanks!
6 locals recommend
Explore Fairbanks
101 Dunkel St
6 locals recommend
Explore Fairbanks is headquartered at the Morris Thompson Culture & Visitor’s Center which is also the hub of year-round staffed visitor information and services. Visit their website for current local activities and events happening in and around Fairbanks!
Set some time aside for your visit to the Center. SO much to see and learn about the interior of Alaska!
114 locals recommend
Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center
101 Dunkel St
114 locals recommend
Set some time aside for your visit to the Center. SO much to see and learn about the interior of Alaska!
Set aside a few hours for this visit!
18 locals recommend
Museum
18 locals recommend
Set aside a few hours for this visit!
You will be blown away by all of the beauty and history under this roof. Crazy that something like this is...right here...in Fairbanks, Alaska!!! You WILL NOT be disappointed.
75 locals recommend
Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum
212 Wedgewood Dr
75 locals recommend
You will be blown away by all of the beauty and history under this roof. Crazy that something like this is...right here...in Fairbanks, Alaska!!! You WILL NOT be disappointed.

Food Scene

Amazing food...atmosphere...ENJOY!!! Summers....enjoy on the deck!!!
135 locals recommend
The Pump House Restaurant Fairbanks
796 Chena Pump Rd
135 locals recommend
Amazing food...atmosphere...ENJOY!!! Summers....enjoy on the deck!!!
'Fairbanks fancy'. Amazing food....beer...wine...you will LOVE this place!!!
101 locals recommend
Lavelle's Bistro
575 1st Ave
101 locals recommend
'Fairbanks fancy'. Amazing food....beer...wine...you will LOVE this place!!!
On the river! Amazing bar & restaurant. Enjoy the deck during the summer!!!
26 locals recommend
Pike's Landing
4438 Airport Way
26 locals recommend
On the river! Amazing bar & restaurant. Enjoy the deck during the summer!!!
BEST BBQ in Alaska! Award winning deliciousness!!!
12 locals recommend
Big Daddy's BBQ & Banquet Hall
107 Wickersham St
12 locals recommend
BEST BBQ in Alaska! Award winning deliciousness!!!
Travel North just a bit to for the best prime rib on the planet and an AMAZING salad bar!!!
86 locals recommend
Turtle Club
2098 Old Steese Hwy N
86 locals recommend
Travel North just a bit to for the best prime rib on the planet and an AMAZING salad bar!!!
Wish to 'stay in' and you don't want to cook??? Order yourself a pizza! The Great Alaska Pizza Co. has our place on their radar!!! AMAZING food...and SUPER nice delivery drivers. Occasionally....Santa is the one who delivers!!! Just let them know that you would like delivery to the cabin when you call.
Great Alaska Pizza Co
3392 Badger Rd
Wish to 'stay in' and you don't want to cook??? Order yourself a pizza! The Great Alaska Pizza Co. has our place on their radar!!! AMAZING food...and SUPER nice delivery drivers. Occasionally....Santa is the one who delivers!!! Just let them know that you would like delivery to the cabin when you call.
'Diner style' food...only a short drive from Camp Curvy Birch!!!
25 locals recommend
Little Richard's Family Diner
2698 Hurst Rd
25 locals recommend
'Diner style' food...only a short drive from Camp Curvy Birch!!!
The BEST Chinese...right here in North Pole, Alaska!!!
68 locals recommend
Pagoda Chinese Restaurant & Bar
431 N Santa Claus Ln
68 locals recommend
The BEST Chinese...right here in North Pole, Alaska!!!
BIG Truck Stop kinda' food and PIE!!! Be sure to get your 'I Brake for Pie' bumper sticker!
14 locals recommend
Hilltop Restaurant & Marketplace
3711 Elliott Highway
14 locals recommend
BIG Truck Stop kinda' food and PIE!!! Be sure to get your 'I Brake for Pie' bumper sticker!
A little off the beaten path...but SO worth the drive! If you like pizza...you MUST experience...Wagner's Pizza Bus!!! Pizza Bus Pizzas are hand crafted in a fully self contained mobile kitchen, then stone baked @ 600 degrees in a gas fired pizza oven. Along with their hand stretched stone baked Pizzas they make Hoagies, Burgers, Wings, Salads, Milkshakes, all sorts of Ice Cream goodies, & MORE!
7 locals recommend
Wagner's Pizza Bus
7585 Anders Ave
7 locals recommend
A little off the beaten path...but SO worth the drive! If you like pizza...you MUST experience...Wagner's Pizza Bus!!! Pizza Bus Pizzas are hand crafted in a fully self contained mobile kitchen, then stone baked @ 600 degrees in a gas fired pizza oven. Along with their hand stretched stone baked Pizzas they make Hoagies, Burgers, Wings, Salads, Milkshakes, all sorts of Ice Cream goodies, & MORE!
FUN…and locally owned by two amazing ladies!
15 locals recommend
Salty's on 2nd
706 2nd Avenue
15 locals recommend
FUN…and locally owned by two amazing ladies!
A local favorite!
9 locals recommend
Brewster's Northgate
354 Old Steese Hwy
9 locals recommend
A local favorite!
YUM! Another local favorite!
10 locals recommend
Bagels & Brew
36 College Rd
10 locals recommend
YUM! Another local favorite!
Local favorite!
28 locals recommend
Blue Roof Bistro
13 Timberland Dr
28 locals recommend
Local favorite!
Wood fired pizza! YUM!!!
22 locals recommend
The Hungry Robot
910 Old Steese Hwy
22 locals recommend
Wood fired pizza! YUM!!!
21 locals recommend
Friar Tuck's Hoagie House
427 Merhar Ave
21 locals recommend
10 locals recommend
DW Grill & Catering
617 27th Ave
10 locals recommend
Wonderful food...and HUGE cinnamon rolls!
60 locals recommend
The Cookie Jar Restaurant
1006 Cadillac Ct
60 locals recommend
Wonderful food...and HUGE cinnamon rolls!
14 locals recommend
Chowder House
206 Eagle Ave
14 locals recommend
26 locals recommend
Ivory Jacks
2581 Goldstream Rd
26 locals recommend
45 locals recommend
The Crepery
523 2nd Ave
45 locals recommend
Take a beautiful drive! 28 miles North of Fairbanks just over Cleary Summit on the Steese Hwy. Chatanika Lodge is a historical adventure, going back in time with all the Alaskan artifacts on the walls...and some tall tales of the past!
14 locals recommend
Chatanika Lodge
5760 Steese Hwy
14 locals recommend
Take a beautiful drive! 28 miles North of Fairbanks just over Cleary Summit on the Steese Hwy. Chatanika Lodge is a historical adventure, going back in time with all the Alaskan artifacts on the walls...and some tall tales of the past!
YUMMY freshly baked goods…coffee & MORE! AND…a ‘quick stop’ on your way to Chena Hot Springs!
Larae's Breads, Pies and Espresso, LLC
696 Dahl Ln
YUMMY freshly baked goods…coffee & MORE! AND…a ‘quick stop’ on your way to Chena Hot Springs!
Delicious drinks…food & atmosphere. A classic cocktail lounge in the heart of downtown Fairbanks!
The Library
Delicious drinks…food & atmosphere. A classic cocktail lounge in the heart of downtown Fairbanks!
Delicious baked goods & more! Another local favorite!
Jo's Oven
Delicious baked goods & more! Another local favorite!
It’s a bit funny but some say that we have more Thai restaurants in Fairbanks than Thailand does! Do a search online to see for yourself! Lemongrass is one of our many ‘local favorites’!
74 locals recommend
Lemongrass Thai Restaurant
388 Old Chena Pump Rd
74 locals recommend
It’s a bit funny but some say that we have more Thai restaurants in Fairbanks than Thailand does! Do a search online to see for yourself! Lemongrass is one of our many ‘local favorites’!
Another local favorite! Watch airplanes take off and land while you enjoy your amazing pizza! FUN location!
19 locals recommend
East Ramp Wood Fired Pizza
3788 University Ave S
19 locals recommend
Another local favorite! Watch airplanes take off and land while you enjoy your amazing pizza! FUN location!
Located at the Fairbanks Golf Course ~ Local favorite…and an amazing Sunday brunch!
Greens Bar & Grill
Located at the Fairbanks Golf Course ~ Local favorite…and an amazing Sunday brunch!

Hot Springs

FUN day trip!!! Chena Hot Springs Resort has SO much to offer! Visit ChenaHotSpringsResort.com to learn more about the hot springs, Aurora Ice Museum and MORE!!!
221 locals recommend
Chena Hot Springs Resort
17600 Chena Hot Springs Rd
221 locals recommend

Gift Stores & MORE!!!

FUN place for the kids AND the 'kid' in YOU!!! Gifts, chocolate, coffee shop (serving North Pole Coffee) and MORE!!!
133 locals recommend
Santa Claus House
101 St Nicholas Dr
133 locals recommend
FUN place for the kids AND the 'kid' in YOU!!! Gifts, chocolate, coffee shop (serving North Pole Coffee) and MORE!!!
Wonderful store / gift shop FULL of ALL things Alaska!
37 locals recommend
The Knotty Shop
6565 Richardson Hwy
37 locals recommend
Wonderful store / gift shop FULL of ALL things Alaska!
13 locals recommend
The Roaming Root Cellar
1651 Old Chena Pump Rd
13 locals recommend
Northern Whimsy Art Studio
502 9th Avenue
One of my favorites! Amazing ‘Made in Alaska’ gifts and beautiful Birch bowls crafted right on site! Tell Emily that Deanna sent you!
17 locals recommend
The Great Alaskan Bowl Company
4630 Old Airport Rd
17 locals recommend
One of my favorites! Amazing ‘Made in Alaska’ gifts and beautiful Birch bowls crafted right on site! Tell Emily that Deanna sent you!
Shop unique homewares, decor and artwork curated for life in and out of Alaska!
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Shop unique homewares, decor and artwork curated for life in and out of Alaska!

Reindeer Ranch

Take a walk through the boreal forest of interior Alaska with reindeer from Running Reindeer Ranch. This magical, one-of-a-kind tour will be the highlight. Get acquainted with our reindeer in this unique, intimate, immersive tour. Jane, a lifelong Alaskan will guide you in a walk through the birch forest playing reindeer games and observing the adaptations that make reindeer ideal for Arctic living. Five Stars on TripAdvisor! By appointment only. Running Reindeer Ranch
30 locals recommend
Running Reindeer Ranch
1470 Ivans Alley
30 locals recommend
Take a walk through the boreal forest of interior Alaska with reindeer from Running Reindeer Ranch. This magical, one-of-a-kind tour will be the highlight. Get acquainted with our reindeer in this unique, intimate, immersive tour. Jane, a lifelong Alaskan will guide you in a walk through the birch forest playing reindeer games and observing the adaptations that make reindeer ideal for Arctic living. Five Stars on TripAdvisor! By appointment only. Running Reindeer Ranch
FUN!!! Learn all about…and take a walk with reindeer! Pair a stop at the Ranch with your drive to Chena Hot Springs. It’s on the way!
Pleasant Acres Reindeer Ranch
FUN!!! Learn all about…and take a walk with reindeer! Pair a stop at the Ranch with your drive to Chena Hot Springs. It’s on the way!

Sightseeing

SO much FUN!!! Get out and enjoy the Interior of Alaska!!!
Alaska-Wildlife-Guide LLC
3740 Lyle Ave
SO much FUN!!! Get out and enjoy the Interior of Alaska!!!
Get out...and PLAY!!!
Williams Resorts, LLC
Get out...and PLAY!!!
Dog sledding...snowmachining and SO much more! Close by too!!!
12 locals recommend
Rod's Alaskan Guide Service Dog Sledding
3355 Repp Rd
12 locals recommend
Dog sledding...snowmachining and SO much more! Close by too!!!
If you’re looking for one of the quickest ways to explore an ice cave in Alaska then hike Castner Glacier Ice Cave Trail. This half-mile trail is found along the Richardson Highway and follows a creek that will take you to a stunning ice cave hidden around the bend.
24 locals recommend
Castner Glacier Ice Cave
Richardson Highway
24 locals recommend
If you’re looking for one of the quickest ways to explore an ice cave in Alaska then hike Castner Glacier Ice Cave Trail. This half-mile trail is found along the Richardson Highway and follows a creek that will take you to a stunning ice cave hidden around the bend.
Borealis Basecamp is excited to begin offering snow coach tours, starting immediately. Join them for a 2 hour tour in a heated cab at sunset, with a beautiful view of the Alaskan Interior! To book today, please call (907) 885-2845 or email info@borealisbasecamp.net!
Borealis Basecamp
2640 Himalaya Rd
Borealis Basecamp is excited to begin offering snow coach tours, starting immediately. Join them for a 2 hour tour in a heated cab at sunset, with a beautiful view of the Alaskan Interior! To book today, please call (907) 885-2845 or email info@borealisbasecamp.net!
Wonderful hike...amazing views!!!
52 locals recommend
Angel Rocks Trailhead
15450 Chena Hot Springs Rd
52 locals recommend
Wonderful hike...amazing views!!!
Wonderful trails, photo opportunities and views!
121 locals recommend
Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge
1300 College Rd
121 locals recommend
Wonderful trails, photo opportunities and views!
GREAT photo opportunity!
50 locals recommend
Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point
1671 Steese Hwy
50 locals recommend
GREAT photo opportunity!
Wonderful place to hike and ski!
18 locals recommend
Birch Hill Recreation Area
101 Wilderness Dr
18 locals recommend
Wonderful place to hike and ski!
Wonderful hike!
10 locals recommend
Granite Tors Trailhead and Campground
10 locals recommend
Wonderful hike!
I am SO excited about this!!! Borealis Basecamp is now offering HELI Excursions!!! I thought, for sure, these tours were only for their guests. I reached out to them today and found out that they are open to everyone! Here's the link! Book your HELI Tour today!!! https://borealisbasecamp.net/heli/
Borealis Basecamp
2640 Himalaya Rd
I am SO excited about this!!! Borealis Basecamp is now offering HELI Excursions!!! I thought, for sure, these tours were only for their guests. I reached out to them today and found out that they are open to everyone! Here's the link! Book your HELI Tour today!!! https://borealisbasecamp.net/heli/
Board the Sternwheeler Riverboat Discovery for one of the most unique Alaskan experiences available!
72 locals recommend
Riverboat Discovery
1975 Discovery Dr
72 locals recommend
Board the Sternwheeler Riverboat Discovery for one of the most unique Alaskan experiences available!
Is a visit to the Arctic Circle on your ‘bucket list’? Day or overnight adventures…Northern Alaska Tour Company will get you there!
Northern Alaska Tour Company
3820 University Ave S
Is a visit to the Arctic Circle on your ‘bucket list’? Day or overnight adventures…Northern Alaska Tour Company will get you there!

Breweries & Distilleries

Enjoy your 'taste of Alaska'!!!
23 locals recommend
Ursa Major Distilling
2922 Parks Hwy
23 locals recommend
Enjoy your 'taste of Alaska'!!!
A lil' off the beaten path...but SO worth the drive!!!
6 locals recommend
Arctic Harvest
4751 Eielson Farm Rd
6 locals recommend
A lil' off the beaten path...but SO worth the drive!!!
Located right downtown!!!
11 locals recommend
Fairbanks Distilling Company
410 Cushman St
11 locals recommend
Located right downtown!!!
Local favorite!
38 locals recommend
Black Spruce Brewing Company
3290 Peger Rd
38 locals recommend
Local favorite!
Another local favorite!
27 locals recommend
Hoarfrost Distilling
3501 Lathrop St
27 locals recommend
Another local favorite!
Local distillery on Eielson Farm Road!
6 locals recommend
Arctic Harvest
4751 Eielson Farm Rd
6 locals recommend
Local distillery on Eielson Farm Road!
10 minute drive from the cabin!
7 locals recommend
North Pole Alehouse
2643 Old Richardson Highway
7 locals recommend
10 minute drive from the cabin!
Local brewery in Fairbanks! I've heard nothing but amazing reviews!
15 locals recommend
Lat 65 Brewing Co.
150 Eagle Avenue
15 locals recommend
Local brewery in Fairbanks! I've heard nothing but amazing reviews!
133 locals recommend
HooDoo Brewing Company
1951 Fox Ave
133 locals recommend
I’ve heard that the Beer Cheese Soup is AMAZING!!!
Silver Gulch, Fox, AK 99712, USA
I’ve heard that the Beer Cheese Soup is AMAZING!!!