Guidebook for Fairbanks
Parks & Nature
Angel Rocks
Chena Hot Springs RoadBeautiful hike and not too difficult.
In town. Beautiful nature walk and cross country ski trails.
121 locals recommend
Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge
1300 College RdIn town. Beautiful nature walk and cross country ski trails.
Large lake very close to this unit. Watercraft (non motorized) available for rent. Very nice.
20 locals recommend
Tanana Lakes Recreation Area
4400 S Cushman St ExdLarge lake very close to this unit. Watercraft (non motorized) available for rent. Very nice.
Arts & Culture
Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center
101 Dunkel StBeautiful, small museum in town
Museum
Sightseeing
3 hour cruise up the Chena River. Fun and interesting! You will LOVE the free salmon dip.
72 locals recommend
Riverboat Discovery
1975 Discovery Dr3 hour cruise up the Chena River. Fun and interesting! You will LOVE the free salmon dip.
Take the train around the park, ride the merry go round, and visit some authentic Alaskan cabins.
126 locals recommend
Pioneer Park
2300 Airport WayTake the train around the park, ride the merry go round, and visit some authentic Alaskan cabins.
Food Scene
Turtle Club
2098 Old Steese Hwy NBest prime rib and prawns located north of town. Worth the drive!
Lavelle's Bistro
575 1st AveNice atmosphere and food.
It's a bit of a dive but the food is good (especially the cajun halibut melts!).
13 locals recommend
Oasis Restaurant & Lounge
734 University AveIt's a bit of a dive but the food is good (especially the cajun halibut melts!).
DW Grill & Catering
617 27th AveLunch only. Great food and close to the unit.
Pretty good Mexican food (I like the halibut tacos and burgers) located nearby.
Miguel's Authentic Mexican Cuisine
1235 Airport WayPretty good Mexican food (I like the halibut tacos and burgers) located nearby.
Brewster's Northgate
354 Old Steese HwyGood food. Two locations!
Brewsters
3578 Airport WayThis Brewster's location is a little closer to the Airbnb home.
Drinks & Nightlife
Club Soda
1855 Van Horn RdIt's a bit of a "dive" but it's only 2 blocks from this Airbnb unit!
Lavelle's Taphouse
412 2nd AveTwo beer minimum. Locally owned. Food trucks often park outside in the evening.
133 locals recommend
HooDoo Brewing Company
1951 Fox AveTwo beer minimum. Locally owned. Food trucks often park outside in the evening.
Entertainment & Activities
On a nice day, nothing is better than a float down the Chena River. Rent a canoe or raft. You will need to arrange transportation to and from.
12 locals recommend
Alaska Outdoor Rental & Guides
1101 Peger RdOn a nice day, nothing is better than a float down the Chena River. Rent a canoe or raft. You will need to arrange transportation to and from.
Good coffee and fun to wander around and look at all of the fun artwork and unique Alaskan gifts.
17 locals recommend
Venue
519 2nd AveGood coffee and fun to wander around and look at all of the fun artwork and unique Alaskan gifts.
The outdoor hotsprings is so beautiful (and warm on a cold winter's night). CHS is definitely something unique. The food in the lodge is also good.
221 locals recommend
Chena Hot Springs Resort
17600 Chena Hot Springs RdThe outdoor hotsprings is so beautiful (and warm on a cold winter's night). CHS is definitely something unique. The food in the lodge is also good.
Essentials
Has everything! Groceries, sporting goods, fishing and hunting licenses, and clothing.
98 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
3755 Airport WayHas everything! Groceries, sporting goods, fishing and hunting licenses, and clothing.
Safeway
3627 Airport WayGroceries! Nearby and easy to get in and out of fairly quickly.
Walmart Supercenter
537 Johansen ExpySuper Store