Jemie’s guidebook
Food scene
Turtle Club
2098 Old Steese Hwy NUnique atmosphere, great place to get prime rib, crab and lobster.
Bobbys Downtown
609 2nd AveGreat greek food and excellent wine and cocktails.
This is a local favorite. They're a little on the expensive side but the food is good and in the summer you can sit on the deck and watch boats go by on the river.
135 locals recommend
The Pump House Restaurant Fairbanks
796 Chena Pump RdThis is a local favorite. They're a little on the expensive side but the food is good and in the summer you can sit on the deck and watch boats go by on the river.
Pike's Waterfront Lodge
1850 Hoselton RdA little spendy, but they have good seafood selections.
As seen on Guy Fieri's Diners Drive-In and Dives! Great food and great service. Be prepared for leftovers! You definitely get a lot of food for the price.
68 locals recommend
Pagoda Chinese Restaurant & Bar
431 N Santa Claus LnAs seen on Guy Fieri's Diners Drive-In and Dives! Great food and great service. Be prepared for leftovers! You definitely get a lot of food for the price.
Doesn't look like much from the outside, but the food is amazing and the service is great. If you like kimichi, this is THE PLACE for it. :) They even have karaoke rooms here, so bring your friends! Also after you're done, you can go upstairs and go bowling at Arctic Bowl. :)
Seoul Gate Restaurant
958 Cowles StDoesn't look like much from the outside, but the food is amazing and the service is great. If you like kimichi, this is THE PLACE for it. :) They even have karaoke rooms here, so bring your friends! Also after you're done, you can go upstairs and go bowling at Arctic Bowl. :)
Bahn Thai
541 3rd AveGreat Thai food.
The Banks Alehouse
1243 Old Steese HwyBest chicken wings in town!
If you're hungry for Tex-mex, this is the place. Try the jalapeno margarita, its delicious!
6 locals recommend
Gallo's Mexican Restaurant
60 College RdIf you're hungry for Tex-mex, this is the place. Try the jalapeno margarita, its delicious!
Salty's on 2nd
706 2nd AvenueBest eggs benedict in town and fully loaded bloody marys.
This is the best place to get specialty pizza you won't find anywhere else. Locally owned and operated. Want pickles on your pizza?! They got it. :)
22 locals recommend
The Hungry Robot
910 Old Steese HwyThis is the best place to get specialty pizza you won't find anywhere else. Locally owned and operated. Want pickles on your pizza?! They got it. :)
Blue Roof Bistro
13 Timberland DrBest bread in town! They have a cuban sandwich that is absolutely delicious
8 locals recommend
Great Harvest Bread Co.
1990 College RdBest bread in town! They have a cuban sandwich that is absolutely delicious
Great breakfast and lunch place. Locally owned and operated. Don't leave without purchasing the cookies. :)
60 locals recommend
The Cookie Jar Restaurant
1006 Cadillac CtGreat breakfast and lunch place. Locally owned and operated. Don't leave without purchasing the cookies. :)
Sightseeing
Home of Santa Claus! Pet the reindeer, do some shopping for friends at home and take home a letter from santa for the kids! This is a must-visit in North Pole.
133 locals recommend
Santa Claus House
101 St Nicholas DrHome of Santa Claus! Pet the reindeer, do some shopping for friends at home and take home a letter from santa for the kids! This is a must-visit in North Pole.
Want to find unique alaskan gifts you won't find anywhere else and get some ice cream while you shop? this is the place
37 locals recommend
The Knotty Shop
6565 Richardson HwyWant to find unique alaskan gifts you won't find anywhere else and get some ice cream while you shop? this is the place
Museum of the North
1962 Yukon DrLearn about Alaska's unique history and culture.
If you love old cars, you have to check this place out.
75 locals recommend
Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum
212 Wedgewood DrIf you love old cars, you have to check this place out.
Experience true Alaskan views and wildlife. Long drive, but worth it.
129 locals recommend
Denali National Park & Preserve
Parks HwyExperience true Alaskan views and wildlife. Long drive, but worth it.
Things to do
If you're visiting in the winter and like skiing, check out this place. Great runs for skiers and snowboarders
16 locals recommend
Moose Mountain Ski and Snowboard Resort
3450 Moose Mountain RdIf you're visiting in the winter and like skiing, check out this place. Great runs for skiers and snowboarders
Black Spruce Dog Sledding
3850 Errol AveCastner Glacier Ice Cave
Richardson HighwayIf it's in the months of May through September, this is a great place to spend an hour on a saturday afternoon. Get local veggies, peruse handmade gifts and eat local food.
64 locals recommend
Tanana Valley Farmers Market
2600 College RdIf it's in the months of May through September, this is a great place to spend an hour on a saturday afternoon. Get local veggies, peruse handmade gifts and eat local food.