Fairbanks Alaska, USA Travel Guide
Chena Hot Springs Resort: Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes drive northeast of Fairbanks. This popular resort is known for its natural geothermal hot springs, the Aurora Ice Museum, and great opportunities for aurora viewing in winter.
North Pole: About 20-30 minutes drive to the southeast of Fairbanks. This charming town features the Holy Claus House, where you can meet Santa, purchase Christmas-themed gifts, and send postcards postmarked from "North Pole, Alaska."
Alaska's vast wilderness is always close to Fairbanks, presenting chances to immerse yourself in nature.
Approximately 2-3 hour drive south to the park entrance from Fairbanks. A very long day trip to the entrance to the park area is possible.
Accessible via Steese Highway, north of Fairbanks. This area has extensive wilderness for various activities.
Several cultural and historical sites are located just outside the immediate Fairbanks city limits.
A quick educational stop with interpretive displays about a very large engineering project.
This historic gold mining dredge features a hands-on experience, including gold panning.
Glimpse into the first part of gold mining life, with heritage structures and the Golden Eagle Saloon.
This historic gold mining dredge provides a hands-on experience, including gold panning.
This historic camp offers a glimpse into early gold mining life, with historic buildings and the Golden Eagle Saloon.
For those with more time, Fairbanks constitutes a great starting or ending point for longer regional explorations.
Approximately 6-8 hour drive or 12-hour train ride. Coastal scenery and glacier views.
A multi-day adventure north across the Arctic Circle via a challenging gravel road.
Fly into Anchorage, explore Southcentral, proceed to Denali, then Fairbanks.
Fly into Anchorage, explore Southcentral, take the train or drive to Denali, then continue to Fairbanks, and fly out from Fairbanks (or vice-versa).
Combine your Fairbanks trip with a guided tour or experienced self-drive up the Dalton Highway to cross the Arctic Circle, or even further to Coldfoot or Prudhoe Bay. This is a true wilderness experience.
From Anchorage, make your way to the Kenai Peninsula for fishing, glacier tours, and marine creatures viewing. Then connect back to Fairbanks or Anchorage.
