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Places
If you find yourself just sick of hanging around town doing the normal stuff you might want to take a look at all that Fairbanks has to offer. Check out the historic information at Pioneer Park. Or take a nice drive to Denali National Park and see the North America's tallest mountain. Maybe you are just looking for a local church, or the hospital? We have listings for those as well! |
 Denali National Park & Preserve - Experience an ever-changing glaciated landscape that supports a wide range of wildlife, with the massive Denali (Mt. Mckinley) in the background. Standing at 20,320 feet, it is North America's tallest mountain.
Museum of the North - University of Alaska's natural and cultural history museum. "The Place Where You Go To Listen" is one of its most famous exhibits.
Pioneer Park - Known also as 'Alaskaland', this is a theme park with a focus on historical Fairbanks.
Chena Hot Springs - A developed hot spring resort, complete with an ice museum, resturant, and lodging.
Santa Claus House - Located in North Pole, this is where all the letters to Santa go.
North Pole, Alaska - Just 20 minutes east of Fairbanks, North Pole is a main tourist attraction.
Riverboat Discovery - Travel down the Chena River on an old-style sternwheel riverboat.
Poker Flats Research Range - The world's only scientific rocket launching facility owned by a museum.
Large Animal Research Station - Research facility dedicated to understanding the biology of artic ungulates such as reindeer, muskox and caribou.
Georgeson Botanical Gardens - Located on the grounds of UAF, visit this beautiful botanical garden.
Silver Gulch Brewery - An Alaskan brewing and bottling company, owned and operated by life-long Alaskans.
Gold Dredge #8 - Experience the thrill of gold mining at this historical mining site - and pan for gold yourself!
Alaska Salmon Bake - The taste of Alaska is here, with a selection of salmon, halibut and cod caught from icy Alaskan waters.
Ester Gold Camp - A former part of a mining camp, this rustic hotel has a saloon and restaurant.
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Fort Wainwright - Closest Army base to Fairbanks.
Eielson Air Force Base - Located 30 minutes south of Fairbanks this is the closest Air Force Base to Fairbanks.
Fort Greely - Home of the Cold Regions Test Center, one of the coldest areas in Alaska.
Clear Air Force Station - This station is part of the Air Force Space Command. |
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