Kylie’s Guide to the Golden Heart City
Food scene
One of our favorite Thai restaurants in town - located in a cozy log building on College Road
29 locals recommend
Pad Thai Restaurant
3400 College RdOne of our favorite Thai restaurants in town - located in a cozy log building on College Road
Visit the historic Pump House restaurant and bar - just a short drive, walk, or bike ride from the cottage!
135 locals recommend
The Pump House Restaurant Fairbanks
796 Chena Pump RdVisit the historic Pump House restaurant and bar - just a short drive, walk, or bike ride from the cottage!
LuLu's Bread and Bagels
364 Old Chena Pump RdGreat coffee and bagels, just down the road.
World class house roasted coffee and eats near the University
55 locals recommend
Alaska Coffee Roasting Company
4001 Geist RdWorld class house roasted coffee and eats near the University
Features a fresh, rotating menu with local ingredients, accommodating folks with food allergies/sensitivities. Nourishing whole food bowls and meals!
Just the Tips Café and Wellness Co.
505 Illinois StreetFeatures a fresh, rotating menu with local ingredients, accommodating folks with food allergies/sensitivities. Nourishing whole food bowls and meals!
Little Owl Café
1755 Westwood Wayfeatures gluten free treats and amazing coffee
Lemongrass Thai Restaurant
388 Old Chena Pump RdCity/town information
Let us know if you're visiting Denali on your trip to the Interior. Your hosts can offer suggestions and tips!
22 locals recommend
McKinley Park
Let us know if you're visiting Denali on your trip to the Interior. Your hosts can offer suggestions and tips!
Small, quiet town at the end of the Alaska Highway with majestic views of the Alaska Range and endless recreation opportunities.
Delta Junction
Small, quiet town at the end of the Alaska Highway with majestic views of the Alaska Range and endless recreation opportunities.
Sightseeing
Have a drink at the Ice Bar then soak in the natural hot springs!
221 locals recommend
Chena Hot Springs Resort
17600 Chena Hot Springs RdHave a drink at the Ice Bar then soak in the natural hot springs!
A wonderful place for a picnic in the summer months, the botanical gardens at UAF boast a variety of gorgeous flora.
38 locals recommend
Georgeson Botanical Garden
2180 W Tanana DrA wonderful place for a picnic in the summer months, the botanical gardens at UAF boast a variety of gorgeous flora.
Drive down the Richardson Highway past Delta to explore the ice caves at Castner Glacier in the winter months!
24 locals recommend
Castner Glacier Ice Cave
Richardson HighwayDrive down the Richardson Highway past Delta to explore the ice caves at Castner Glacier in the winter months!
Ester Dome has a single track bike trail and many hiking trails for your enjoyment!
10 locals recommend
Ester Dome Observatory
3990 Ester Dome RdEster Dome has a single track bike trail and many hiking trails for your enjoyment!
Park here to access the sprawling UAF trail system - A great place for fishing and trail walking in summer. In winter trails are groomed for skiing and snowshoeing.
Ballaine Lake
Park here to access the sprawling UAF trail system - A great place for fishing and trail walking in summer. In winter trails are groomed for skiing and snowshoeing.
Large Animal Research Station
2220 Yankovich RdBlack Spruce Dog Sledding
3850 Errol AveBook a dog sledding adventure!
view ice sculptures made by carvers from around the world! Kids can play with interactive sculptures and ice slides.
16 locals recommend
World Ice Art Championships - Ice Alaska
1800 College Rdview ice sculptures made by carvers from around the world! Kids can play with interactive sculptures and ice slides.
Groceries / shopping
Fred Meyer
3755 Airport WayJusta Store
446 Chena Pump RdClosest place to fill up on gas and grab snacks and basic groceries. Local favorite.
The Roaming Root Cellar
1651 Old Chena Pump RdSanta Claus House
101 St Nicholas Dryear round one stop Christmas shop!