Pioneer Park, Gold Dredge 8 & Riverboat Discovery: Fairbanks’ Most Iconic Historic Attractions
Fairbanks was built on gold. The city that grew up in Alaska’s Interior along the Chena River traces its origins directly to the Gold Rush of the early 1900s, and the traces of that history are still surprisingly visible. Three attractions in particular capture what Fairbanks actually was and how it got to be what…
Things to Do in Fairbanks, Alaska During the Summer
Summer in Fairbanks, Alaska runs from mid-May through early September and offers guided day tours, cultural experiences, craft breweries, and the midnight sun. The nearly 24 hours of daylight makes Interior Alaska feel like an entirely different destination than the winter version most travelers picture. Most people picture Fairbanks as a winter destination — dark…
Things to Do in Fairbanks, Alaska: A Season-by-Season Guide
If you’re looking for things to do in Fairbanks, Alaska, the answer depends almost entirely on when you visit. Fairbanks is one of the rare destinations that delivers two completely different experiences depending on the season. September through March brings aurora borealis season and sub-arctic winter adventures. May through September offers the midnight sun, nearly…