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  1. See the Northern Lights in Fairbanks, Alaska's Aurora City

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  2. Downtown Fairbanks: What to See & Do

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  3. Under the Radar USA: Fairbanks is Alaska’s Golden Heart

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  5. 40 Fun Things to Do in Fairbanks, Alaska

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  1. Fairbanks, AK

    About Fairbanks (Tanana Athabascan: Ch'elaat'uudze Yekh) . At 65 degrees north latitude, Fairbanks is renowned for the northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, the midnight sun, and sunsets and sunrises that last forever.Basecamp to Denali National Park & Preserve, the Interior, and the Arctic — Fairbanks is the Golden Heart of Alaska. . Home to just over 100,000 hearty souls, the ...

  2. Explore Fairbanks, Alaska

    The Aurora Borealis Tracker correlates aurora forecast, weather conditions and time of day to determine aurora viewing possibilities in multiple locations. During the Midnight Sun Season (April 22- August 20), Fairbanks experiences 24 hours of sunlight for seventy days from May 17 to July 27. The Midnight Sun Tracker calculates the number of ...

  3. THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Fairbanks (2024)

    Sightseeing the Last Frontier Fairbanks City Tour in Fairbanks AK. 5. 4WD Tours. from . $199. per adult. LIKELY TO SELL OUT* Fairbanks Autumn/Winter City Tour. 22. Full-day Tours. from ... Arctic Circle Day Trip from Fairbanks with Transportation. 320. Full-day Tours. from . $265. per adult. Fairbanks City Highlight Tour. 88. Bus Tours. from ...

  4. The 21 Best Things to Do in Fairbanks (According to an Alaskan!)

    14. Walk & Go Birding in Creamer's Field. Here's an off-beat local experience - instead of meandering with tour groups and crowds at other spots, head to Creamer's Field. This former dairy farm near downtown Fairbanks is now managed by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game as a migratory waterfowl refuge.

  5. The Best Things To Do in Fairbanks, Alaska

    1. Gold Panning Tours & Gold Rush History. Fairbanks owes its existence to the gold fever that descended on the Tanana Valley. The city is proud of its gold rush history, which you can learn about on a visit to the authentic Gold Dredge 8. Head off to the goldfields of Interior Alaska on an open-air train car as you listen to lore and legend of ...

  6. 3 Days in Fairbanks Itinerary: What to See And Do

    Finally, Day 3 offers a blend of history and natural wonders, including a trip to the University of Alaska Museum of the North, an optional evening of aurora viewing, or a visit to Pioneer Park. This Fairbanks Itinerary features our favorite stops and activities in the city based on our own experiences.

  7. Plan Your Trip to Fairbanks: Best of Fairbanks Tourism

    Plan Your Trip to Fairbanks: Best of Fairbanks Tourism. 26,471. Sponsored by Explore Fairbanks. Fairbanks, Alaska. ... Fairbanks City Highlight Tour. 121. from $140 per adult. Aurora Lodge Viewing. 196. from $155 per adult. Northern Lights Viewing at Murphy Dome. 217. from $120 per adult. Half-day Tours.

  8. The 25 Best Things to Do in Fairbanks

    Summary of The Best Things to Do in Fairbanks. Thanks for taking this trip with us through Fairbanks, a city full of excitement and interesting things to do. Fairbanks, the second-largest city in Alaska after Anchorage, is truly a gem of the North. It serves as an ideal base for exploring the natural beauty and unique culture of northern Alaska ...

  9. The 34 Best Things to Do in Fairbanks, Alaska

    Fairbanks, also known as the Golden Heart City, lies in Interior Alaska. It is the northern most major city in the United States. Let me help you to plan your trip to and around Fairbanks. It is a city worth a visit, even though it is one of the harder cities to get to. Check out this guide on how to get to Fairbanks. Legend:

  10. Fairbanks Travel Guide + 13 Things To Do In Fairbanks

    Updated January 2023, Fairbanks Travel Guide + 13 Things to do in Fairbanks was originally written in January 2020 At 65ºN Fairbanks earns its nickname as Alaska's golden heart city. Whether you're visiting in the heat of the midnight sun or braving subzero temperatures for the chance to watch the northern lights dance above you, Fairbanks ...

  11. Activities, Attractions & Tours

    101 Dunkel Street, Suite 111 Fairbanks, AK 99701-4806 Telephone: (907) 456-5774 Visitor Guide Request: 1-800-327-5774 Email: [email protected] About Explore Fairbanks

  12. Fairbanks City Tour

    The tour stops next at the impressive Museum of the North on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus. Exhibit highlights include a 2,000-year spectrum of Alaska art showcasing ancient ivory carvings, contemporary paintings, and sculpture. The museum also holds the state's largest public display of gold and a beautiful exhibit on the Aurora ...

  13. THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Fairbanks (Updated 2024)

    2024. 1. Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum. 2,127. Speciality Museums. Museum with a pristine collection of antique automobiles and period clothing, showcasing automotive history and cultural heritage in a well-organized space. 2024. 2. University of Alaska Museum of the North.

  14. A Guide to Visiting Fairbanks, Alaska

    Fairbanks is one of the best places in the world to see the northern lights. While most visitors to Alaska head to the scenic southern coast, there's one interior destination that pulls its fair ...

  15. Fairbanks City Sightseeing Tours

    Denali Star Route (Anchorage - Talkeetna - Denali - Fairbanks) 5 Map Website. Season: May 10 to Sep 21 $75 to $509. This train trav­els through the forest­ed areas north of Anchor­age into the bore­al for­est, and even­tu­al­ly into the tun­dra regions fur­ther north. On a clear day the train will slow down to allow you to see beau ...

  16. 10 Best Things to Do in Fairbanks, Alaska

    Part-theme park and part-historic park, the 44-acre Pioneer Park - built in honor of the 100th-anniversary celebration of Alaska's purchase from Russia - showcases the history of Fairbanks ...

  17. 24 Things to do in Fairbanks Alaska + a Complete City Guide

    7. Explore the Musk Ox, the true ice age survivors. One of the very unique things to do in Fairbanks is to visit the Robert G. White Large Animal Research Station, at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. This is the only captive research musk ox herd in the world. The 130-acre facility also has a herd of reindeer.

  18. Fairbanks Day Tours & Attractions

    Iniakuk Lake Wilderness Lodge Aurora and Dogsled Expeditions. 7 Map Website. Season: February 20 - April 10 $9,895+ per person, all-inclusive 3-5 nights. This fam­i­ly-owned, fly-in lux­u­ry wilder­ness lodge is 200 miles north of Fair­banks and 60 miles above the Arc­tic Cir­cle.

  19. Fairbanks City Highlight Tour 2024

    Get to know Fairbanks, called the 'Golden Heart City,' on this 5-hour sightseeing tour. Visit the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center for an intro into the city's history and culture, and admire the architecture at the University of Alaska's Museum of the North. Feast your eyes on the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, the world's largest pipeline, and wrap up your day at the Santa ...

  20. 15 Best Things To Do In Fairbanks (Alaska) in 2024

    9. Wander Around Pioneer Park. The 44 acre Pioneer Park is a historical theme park showcasing the history of Fairbanks. Within the park you will find a selection of museums such as the SS Nenana; a 90-year-old vessel that used to ply the waters of the Yukon and Tanana Rivers.

  21. Dozens evacuated from DOT camp and homes as fire near Fairbanks grows

    The Globe Fire as seen from an aircraft flying over the fast-moving fire at 7:36 p.m. on June 26, 2024. By Thursday, the fire was prompting evacuations along the Elliott Highway near Fairbanks.

  22. THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Fairbanks (2024)

    2. University of Alaska Museum of the North. 2,661. Art Galleries. The University of Alaska Museum of the North is a thriving visitor attraction, a vital component of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and the only research and teaching museum in Alaska. The museum…. See ways to experience (4) 2023. 3.

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  24. Fairbanks Visitor Information Centers

    The Mor­ris Thomp­son Cul­tur­al and Vis­i­tors Cen­ter in down­town Fair­banks has brochures, maps, free WiFi and tele­phone, dai­ly lodg­ing avail­abil­i­ty, and local walk­ing and dri­ving tours. Serv­ing as the region­al vis­i­tor facil­i­ty, the friend­ly and knowl­edge­able staff have answers to all your questions.

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    WFAN/SNY TV's Sal Licata has an issue with the reason Aaron Rodgers missed the Jets' mandatory minicamp last month. According to SNY's Connor Hughes, Rodgers took a pre-planned trip to Egypt ...

  26. America's Best Towns to Visit

    CNN is highlighting the best towns in America that aren't already at the top of everyone's travel list. These small destinations have loads of personality and plenty to see and do for a few days ...

  27. Air Canada suspending decades-old Cleveland-to-Toronto flight

    Air Canada service from Toronto Pearson International Airport to least five other U.S. cities is being suspended as well, including Columbus, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Kansas City and Hartford ...

  28. Fairbanks Parks & Trails

    The Fairbanks area offers amazing opportunities for hiking and adventure with its parks and trails, sometimes without even leaving the city. ... The best option for a short day trip in this area is the 3. 5 ‑mile loop that begins on even ground along the north fork of the Chena Riv­er and then sharply climbs up 900 ft.

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    Hopper estimated airfares from Phoenix to Salt Lake City would cost $60 round trip for itineraries in July. We found fares ranging from $48 to $59 with Frontier Airline, for July 22-24 and July 29 ...

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