Visitors Guide

Alaskans, now is a good time to explore your own back yard

Alaskans, now is a good time to explore your own back yard

Staff Report
Updated Jun 19, 2020

Welcome to Fairbanks and Interior Alaska, a fascinating land rich in gold mining history, outdoor wonders and friendly people. In 2020, the coronavirus has fundamentally changed many things, including the cancellation of many cherished summer events, but there’s still plenty to see and do, a…

‘Is it dark all day in the winter?’ and other questions

‘Is it dark all day in the winter?’ and other questions

History, shopping, recreation and dining at Pioneer Park

History, shopping, recreation and dining at Pioneer Park

Start your visit at the Morris Thompson Center

Start your visit at the Morris Thompson Center

Mushing, history, aurora and more at the Fairbanks Community Museum

Mushing, history, aurora and more at the Fairbanks Community Museum

Salmon, halibut, chicken and ribs on the Salmon Bake menu

Salmon, halibut, chicken and ribs on the Salmon Bake menu

Classic cars and vintage threads at Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum

Classic cars and vintage threads at Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum

Lots to see and explore at Pioneer Park

Lots to see and explore at Pioneer Park

Golden Days will have a different feel in 2020

Golden Days will have a different feel in 2020

Trans-Alaska pipeline: Still delivering after 43 years

Trans-Alaska pipeline: Still delivering after 43 years

Gold Dredge No. 8 offers overview of Alaska's two gold rushes

Gold Dredge No. 8 offers overview of Alaska's two gold rushes

Take a walk with a reindeer

Take a walk with a reindeer

Five generations of Alaskans behind Riverboat Discovery

Five generations of Alaskans behind Riverboat Discovery

Creamer's Field a peaceful refuge in the middle of the city

Creamer's Field a peaceful refuge in the middle of the city

Denali National Park a haven for wildlife, with incredible scenery

Denali National Park a haven for wildlife, with incredible scenery

Denali bus schedules limited for 2020 season

Denali bus schedules limited for 2020 season

Museum of the North offers expansive look at Alaska cultures, art and science

Museum of the North offers expansive look at Alaska cultures, art and science

The world-famous Alaska Railroad is one of the best ways to see the state

The world-famous Alaska Railroad is one of the best ways to see the state

Parks Highway offers scenic views, good food and fun

Parks Highway offers scenic views, good food and fun

Swim, boat, hike or picnic in wilderness about 10 minutes from downtown

Swim, boat, hike or picnic in wilderness about 10 minutes from downtown

Fish on! Look for a variety of fish species in Interior lakes and rivers

Fish on! Look for a variety of fish species in Interior lakes and rivers

Enjoy a day fishing, hiking, camping in accessible Chena River State Recreation Area

Enjoy a day fishing, hiking, camping in accessible Chena River State Recreation Area

It's Christmas year-round in North Pole

It's Christmas year-round in North Pole

Experience the Golden Heart City via the Chena River

Experience the Golden Heart City via the Chena River

Soak in natural geothermal springs at Chena Hot Springs

Soak in natural geothermal springs at Chena Hot Springs

Dalton, Elliott highways offer rugged, remote trips

Dalton, Elliott highways offer rugged, remote trips

Miles of adventure await along Alaska, Richardson highways

Miles of adventure await along Alaska, Richardson highways