Fairbanks Guidebook

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Fairbanks Guidebook

Northern Lights

A great place to see the Northern Lights.
23 locals recommend
Murphy Dome
23 locals recommend
A great place to see the Northern Lights.
Eagle Summit

Dog Mushing

Family-run business focused on providing authentic experiences. Hand-crafted gear, well-loved Alaskan Husky sled dogs & wild places to create unforgettable adventures.
Boreal Journeys Alaska
2240 Railroad Dr
Family-run business focused on providing authentic experiences. Hand-crafted gear, well-loved Alaskan Husky sled dogs & wild places to create unforgettable adventures.

Birdwatching

In May and June one of the best birdwatching spots in the area. You can see it from the property and it's just a short walk down the hill.
Peat Ponds Wildlife Area
In May and June one of the best birdwatching spots in the area. You can see it from the property and it's just a short walk down the hill.

Biking & Skiing

We are just a 3min drive away from Goldstream Sports, where you can rent fat bikes and any ski equipment. They also provide any informations about Fairbanks extensive trail system.
Goldstream Sports
711 Sheep Creek Rd
We are just a 3min drive away from Goldstream Sports, where you can rent fat bikes and any ski equipment. They also provide any informations about Fairbanks extensive trail system.
16 locals recommend
Moose Mountain Ski and Snowboard Resort
3450 Moose Mountain Rd
16 locals recommend

Food scene

Best cinnamon rolls and bagels in town
43 locals recommend
LuLu's Bread and Bagels
364 Old Chena Pump Rd
43 locals recommend
Best cinnamon rolls and bagels in town
Best coffee in town ☕️
55 locals recommend
Alaska Coffee Roasting Company
4001 Geist Rd
55 locals recommend
Best coffee in town ☕️
First big Thai restaurant in town - authentic & fresh food.
29 locals recommend
Thai House Restaurant
412 5th Ave
29 locals recommend
First big Thai restaurant in town - authentic & fresh food.
Convenient and friendly
74 locals recommend
Lemongrass Thai Restaurant
388 Old Chena Pump Rd
74 locals recommend
Convenient and friendly
It’s a drivethru takeout just 2 miles drive down spinach creek road. Easy and pretty good - call ahead to order.
Sam's Taste of Thai
806 Sheep Creek Rd
It’s a drivethru takeout just 2 miles drive down spinach creek road. Easy and pretty good - call ahead to order.
Fine dining in Downtown Fairbanks, good wines.
101 locals recommend
Lavelle's Bistro
575 1st Ave
101 locals recommend
Fine dining in Downtown Fairbanks, good wines.
133 locals recommend
HooDoo Brewing Company
1951 Fox Ave
133 locals recommend
Farest north, authentic Indian food
Hari Om Cuisine Of India
Farest north, authentic Indian food
38 locals recommend
Black Spruce Brewing Company
3290 Peger Rd
38 locals recommend
26 locals recommend
Ivory Jacks
2581 Goldstream Rd
26 locals recommend

Sightseeing

Natural history museum
127 locals recommend
Museum of the North
1962 Yukon Dr
127 locals recommend
Natural history museum
Native history, nice exhibits, pretty building
114 locals recommend
Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center
101 Dunkel St
114 locals recommend
Native history, nice exhibits, pretty building

Shopping

Local foods, crafts, gifts
13 locals recommend
The Roaming Root Cellar
1651 Old Chena Pump Rd
13 locals recommend
Local foods, crafts, gifts
Our favorite ice cream store, small business, local, handmade
Sassy Scoops
455 3rd Avenue
Our favorite ice cream store, small business, local, handmade
Shop local & organic foods
21 locals recommend
Co-op Market Grocery & Deli
526 Gaffney Rd
21 locals recommend
Shop local & organic foods