Visitors Guide

Welcome to Fairbanks and Interior Alaska, a fascinating land rich in gold mining history, outdoor wonders and friendly people.

At its heart, Fairbanks is a river town, and downtown’s Golden Heart Plaza is the easiest spot to enjoy the Chena River as it slowly meanders downstream.

Experience more than 100 years of Interior Alaska history through photographs, newspaper clippings and artifacts at the Fairbanks Community and Dog Mushing Museum, located in the Co-Op Plaza at 535 Second Ave.

Interior Alaska summers are made for bike lovers. The combination of the midnight sun, balmy temperatures, clear skies and epic views provide a perfect environment for two-wheeled adventure. Whether you choose a leisurely pedal through area neighborhoods or a longer trip into the gentle hill…

It can get pretty warm in Fairbanks during the summer when the sun is shining almost 24 hours per day, but one place where you can cool off is the Fairbanks Ice Museum.

With a wide variety of cultural programs and educational exhibits, the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center informs and entertains while giving visitors a glimpse into life in Interior Alaska.

Downtown Fairbanks is rife with entertainment, but for activities tailor made to teach kids, the Fairbanks Children’s Museum is the place to go.

The trans-Alaska oil pipeline, one of the most ambitious construction projects ever undertaken, stretches hundreds of miles across some of the roughest and most remote terrain in the world.

North Pole, 14 miles southeast of Fairbanks, is home to one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Interior, the Santa Claus House. You can also find an historic gospel radio station, KJNP, and top-notch Chinese food at the Pagoda Chinese Restaurant and Bar, which has been featured o…

You don’t have to be a gearhead to go the auto museum.