Experience the best of Fairbanks
Fairbanks, in Alaska's interior, is a river town on the Chena, a gateway to the Arctic with long summer days, winter auroras and gold-rush history.
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Fairbanks lies in the broad Tanana Valley of interior Alaska, on the Chena River, roughly 200 kilometres south of the Arctic Circle. It began as a trading post in 1901 and boomed after gold was found nearby in 1902; its mining past is shown at Pioneer Park, with its old buildings and sternwheeler. The University of Alaska Fairbanks is home to the Museum of the North, with Alaska Native art and natural history.
The long days of summer keep the sky light well into the night around the solstice, while from late August to April dark skies and clear air make Fairbanks one of the best places to see the northern lights. Chena Hot Springs, to the east, has a natural geothermal pool, the trans-Alaska pipeline crosses the country nearby, and Denali National Park lies to the south-west. The Dalton Highway heads north towards the Arctic Circle.
Wild Alaskan salmon, reindeer sausage, halibut and sourdough pancakes appear on menus, and birch syrup is tapped in the forests of the interior. Summers can be warm, reaching the high twenties Celsius, and winters are very cold, with temperatures often below minus thirty. In March, sculptors carve giant blocks of ice for an art championship.
- Free cancellation on 62% of experiences
- 4.8 across the top 24
Top 8 attractions in Fairbanks
Guided tours in Fairbanks
73
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Nature and wildlife tours in Fairbanks
5
Free cancellation
Signature experiences in Fairbanks
![Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis Viewing) Chasing with Photography in Fairbanks]()
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Skagway · 876 kmKlondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
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Skagway · 876 kmSkagway Overlook
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Haines · 890 kmChilkat Bald Eagle Preserve
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Questions about Fairbanks
- What is there to do in Fairbanks?
- We list 166 experiences in Fairbanks. The largest groups are day trips (40), city tours (8).
- What are the top attractions in Fairbanks?
- Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Fairbanks are Trans-Alaska Pipeline Viewpoint, Dalton Highway, Chena Hot Springs Resort, Aurora Ice Museum.
- What is the most popular experience in Fairbanks?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "Alaska Snowmobile Adventure Tour", rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1,727 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Fairbanks take?
- The typical experience in Fairbanks lasts about 5 hours; the middle half run between 3 hours and 9 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Fairbanks?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 62% of the 166 experiences we hold for Fairbanks. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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