Guidebook for Fairbanks
Food Scene
A little fancier and still only a short drive away. The water does have a funny taste but the food is very good - locals rave about the prime rib!
86 locals recommend
Turtle Club
2098 Old Steese Hwy NA little fancier and still only a short drive away. The water does have a funny taste but the food is very good - locals rave about the prime rib!
There are A LOT of Thai Food restaurants in Fairbanks and you cant go wrong with any of them but we love the food here the best. Note: This is a smaller place and not fancy, if you are looking for a place for a bigger group you may want to go with Bahn Thai. They have a website with their menu if you want to look ahead http://www.siamsquarefairbanks.com/
Siam Square
59 College RoadThere are A LOT of Thai Food restaurants in Fairbanks and you cant go wrong with any of them but we love the food here the best. Note: This is a smaller place and not fancy, if you are looking for a place for a bigger group you may want to go with Bahn Thai. They have a website with their menu if you want to look ahead http://www.siamsquarefairbanks.com/
Another great Thai Food restaurant, this one has room for big groups and has a more classy feel than Siam Square. Their Halibut Egg Rolls are a favorite.
19 locals recommend
Bahn Thai
541 3rd AveAnother great Thai Food restaurant, this one has room for big groups and has a more classy feel than Siam Square. Their Halibut Egg Rolls are a favorite.
The Crepery
523 2nd AveCafe de Stir It Up
201 Old Steese HighwayGreat with dietary restrictions and allergens
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a great place to stop in and sample a variety of beers from breweries across Alaska as well as the US (they have cider, wine, and a soda on tap too). They have their TV's tuned into many sporting events so you don't have to miss the game! Check out their website to see what is on tap and if they have any events going on http://lavellestaphouse.com/
50 locals recommend
Lavelle's Taphouse
412 2nd AveThis is a great place to stop in and sample a variety of beers from breweries across Alaska as well as the US (they have cider, wine, and a soda on tap too). They have their TV's tuned into many sporting events so you don't have to miss the game! Check out their website to see what is on tap and if they have any events going on http://lavellestaphouse.com/
Check out their Eats to see when a food truck will be on site and cruise On Tap to see what they have before you arrive http://www.hoodoobrew.com/
133 locals recommend
HooDoo Brewing Company
1951 Fox AveCheck out their Eats to see when a food truck will be on site and cruise On Tap to see what they have before you arrive http://www.hoodoobrew.com/
Ursa Major Distilling
2922 Parks Hwy https://www.ursamajordistilling.com/
Check their website for upcoming food trucks so you can grab a bite while you enjoy their brews https://www.blacksprucebeer.com/
38 locals recommend
Black Spruce Brewing Company
3290 Peger RdCheck their website for upcoming food trucks so you can grab a bite while you enjoy their brews https://www.blacksprucebeer.com/
Hoarfrost Distilling
3501 Lathrop StParks & Nature
http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=creamersfield.main
121 locals recommend
Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge
1300 College Rd http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=creamersfield.main
Take an hour long drive and you can soak in a natural hot spring when you arrive, this is especially nice in the winter! There is also an ice museum and other things to explore when you arrive https://chenahotsprings.com/
221 locals recommend
Chena Hot Springs Resort
17600 Chena Hot Springs RdTake an hour long drive and you can soak in a natural hot spring when you arrive, this is especially nice in the winter! There is also an ice museum and other things to explore when you arrive https://chenahotsprings.com/
Pioneer Park
2300 Airport Wayhttps://www.pioneerpark.us/462/Pioneer-Park
They have canoes and paddle boards you can rent by the hour http://alaskadreamadventures.com/rentals/
20 locals recommend
Tanana Lakes Recreation Area
4400 S Cushman St ExdThey have canoes and paddle boards you can rent by the hour http://alaskadreamadventures.com/rentals/
Chena Lake Recreation Area
3780 Laurance RoadGreat for floating the Chena River or exploring Fairbanks on two wheels https://canoealaska.com/
12 locals recommend
Alaska Outdoor Rental & Guides
1101 Peger RdGreat for floating the Chena River or exploring Fairbanks on two wheels https://canoealaska.com/
Essentials
This is a store where you can find anything you may want or need! Full grocery store, apparel, shoes, home, electronics, automotive, pharmacy, and more.
98 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
3755 Airport WayThis is a store where you can find anything you may want or need! Full grocery store, apparel, shoes, home, electronics, automotive, pharmacy, and more.
Arts & Culture
Museum of the North
1962 Yukon Drhttps://www.uaf.edu/museum/
The visitor center has some amazing resources that can help you make the most of your time in Fairbanks and the surrounding areas. They have a lot of resources online as well https://www.explorefairbanks.com/explore-the-area/travel-tips/insider-tips/
114 locals recommend
Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center
101 Dunkel StThe visitor center has some amazing resources that can help you make the most of your time in Fairbanks and the surrounding areas. They have a lot of resources online as well https://www.explorefairbanks.com/explore-the-area/travel-tips/insider-tips/
Gold Dredge 8
1803 Old Steese Hwy NGreat experience and history
https://www.golddredge8.com/
Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum
212 Wedgewood Drhttps://www.fountainheadmuseum.com/
Riverboat Discovery
1975 Discovery Drhttps://www.riverboatdiscovery.com/
Shopping
This is a souvenir shop with unique items and they also has happen to have great ice cream!
37 locals recommend
The Knotty Shop
6565 Richardson HwyThis is a souvenir shop with unique items and they also has happen to have great ice cream!
Santa Claus House
101 St Nicholas DrCoffee and more
Bagels & Brew
36 College RdSeasonal, summer only - best to go early in the morning as they sell out of their baked goods. Try the cinnamon rolls if you can get your hands on one
6 locals recommend
Bun on the Run
3434 College RdSeasonal, summer only - best to go early in the morning as they sell out of their baked goods. Try the cinnamon rolls if you can get your hands on one