Welcome to Fairbanks
Food scene
Bahn Thai
541 3rd AveLemongrass Thai Restaurant
388 Old Chena Pump Rd
Fushimi Japanese Fusion
Fushimi easily has the best sushi around!
Lavelle's Bistro
575 1st AveAmazing takeout! Try the bowls… they are all good especially the Felafel and Shawarma. If you are into cheese the grilled Halloumi is excellent!
9 locals recommend
Aurora Restaurant
1452 South Cushman StreetAmazing takeout! Try the bowls… they are all good especially the Felafel and Shawarma. If you are into cheese the grilled Halloumi is excellent!
Drive up hut off College Road with some of the best Thai in town and that’s saying something!! It’s best to call ahead of time to order. They have a menu online! It’s always super hot so it will still be steaming in 10 minutes when you get to the house!
The Bangkok
2594 College RoadDrive up hut off College Road with some of the best Thai in town and that’s saying something!! It’s best to call ahead of time to order. They have a menu online! It’s always super hot so it will still be steaming in 10 minutes when you get to the house!
Blue Roof Bistro
13 Timberland DrBest fries in town! Prefer takeout to dining in!
Local Food and Gifts, one of the best selections of Alaskan food products I have seen! They’ve added a room of Alaskan crafts as well.
13 locals recommend
The Roaming Root Cellar
1651 Old Chena Pump RdLocal Food and Gifts, one of the best selections of Alaskan food products I have seen! They’ve added a room of Alaskan crafts as well.
Local grocery member owned, Organic produce, great prices for the area, you don’t need a membership to shop here!
21 locals recommend
Co-op Market Grocery & Deli
526 Gaffney RdLocal grocery member owned, Organic produce, great prices for the area, you don’t need a membership to shop here!
The Pump House Restaurant Fairbanks
796 Chena Pump RdGreat deck right on the Chena River!
City/town information
From Explore Fairbanks…Drive along Santa Claus Lane and admire the streetlights decorated in candy cane motifs. Visit the Santa Claus House and browse holiday-inspired gifts for everyone on your list. The Santa Claus House is the “official” home of Santa Claus and welcomes thousands of people from all over the world. You can embrace the season with a charming letter from Santa to friends and family back home with an authentic North Pole postmark. Live reindeer and an opportunity for a photograph with Santa Claus at the festive Santa Claus House are available year-round.
20 locals recommend
North Pole
From Explore Fairbanks…Drive along Santa Claus Lane and admire the streetlights decorated in candy cane motifs. Visit the Santa Claus House and browse holiday-inspired gifts for everyone on your list. The Santa Claus House is the “official” home of Santa Claus and welcomes thousands of people from all over the world. You can embrace the season with a charming letter from Santa to friends and family back home with an authentic North Pole postmark. Live reindeer and an opportunity for a photograph with Santa Claus at the festive Santa Claus House are available year-round.
Sightseeing
The Museum of the North is definitely worth a visit ! Learn more about the history, culture and art of Alaska from one of the most interesting buildings in the area. On a clear day you can see Denali from here!
37 locals recommend
University of Alaska Fairbanks
505 S ChandalarThe Museum of the North is definitely worth a visit ! Learn more about the history, culture and art of Alaska from one of the most interesting buildings in the area. On a clear day you can see Denali from here!
On a nice summer or fall day take a couple hours and rent a kayak at Pioneer Park and Float down to the Pump House and have a nice meal or appetizers on their deck!
9 locals recommend
Chena River
On a nice summer or fall day take a couple hours and rent a kayak at Pioneer Park and Float down to the Pump House and have a nice meal or appetizers on their deck!
Tour the ice hotel, view the Aurora and take a dip in the hot springs. If you take a day trip out there try to drive in daylight and make sure your rental has good tires! The road can get narrow and icy in the winter and there can be a lot of moose out!
221 locals recommend
Chena Hot Springs Resort
17600 Chena Hot Springs RdTour the ice hotel, view the Aurora and take a dip in the hot springs. If you take a day trip out there try to drive in daylight and make sure your rental has good tires! The road can get narrow and icy in the winter and there can be a lot of moose out!
In My Element
1755 Westwood WayHigh Quality Women’s Boutique with really cute gifts! Some locally made items as well.