Deanna’s Guidebook
Visitor's Center
Explore Fairbanks is headquartered at the Morris Thompson Culture & Visitor’s Center which is also the hub of year-round staffed visitor information and services. Visit their website for current local activities and events happening in and around Fairbanks!
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Explore Fairbanks
101 Dunkel StExplore Fairbanks is headquartered at the Morris Thompson Culture & Visitor’s Center which is also the hub of year-round staffed visitor information and services. Visit their website for current local activities and events happening in and around Fairbanks!
Set some time aside for your visit to the Center. SO much to see and learn about the interior of Alaska!
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I-Cultural & Visitors Center kaMorris Thompson
101 Dunkel StSet some time aside for your visit to the Center. SO much to see and learn about the interior of Alaska!
Museum
Set aside a few hours for this visit!
You will be blown away by all of the beauty and history under this roof. Crazy that something like this is...right here...in Fairbanks, Alaska!!! You WILL NOT be disappointed.
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I-Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum
212 Wedgewood DrYou will be blown away by all of the beauty and history under this roof. Crazy that something like this is...right here...in Fairbanks, Alaska!!! You WILL NOT be disappointed.
Food Scene
Amazing food...atmosphere...ENJOY!!! Summers....enjoy on the deck!!!
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The Pump House Restaurant Fairbanks
796 Chena Pump RdAmazing food...atmosphere...ENJOY!!! Summers....enjoy on the deck!!!
'Fairbanks fancy'. Amazing food....beer...wine...you will LOVE this place!!!
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Lavelle's Bistro
575 1st Ave'Fairbanks fancy'. Amazing food....beer...wine...you will LOVE this place!!!
On the river! Amazing bar & restaurant. Enjoy the deck during the summer!!!
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Pike's Landing
4438 Airport WayOn the river! Amazing bar & restaurant. Enjoy the deck during the summer!!!
BEST BBQ in Alaska! Award winning deliciousness!!!
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Big Daddy's BBQ & Banquet Hall
107 Wickersham StBEST BBQ in Alaska! Award winning deliciousness!!!
Travel North just a bit to for the best prime rib on the planet and an AMAZING salad bar!!!
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Turtle Club
2098 Old Steese Hwy NTravel North just a bit to for the best prime rib on the planet and an AMAZING salad bar!!!
Wish to 'stay in' and you don't want to cook??? Order yourself a pizza! The Great Alaska Pizza Co. has our place on their radar!!! AMAZING food...and SUPER nice delivery drivers. Occasionally....Santa is the one who delivers!!! Just let them know that you would like delivery to the cabin when you call.
Great Alaska Pizza Co
3392 Badger RdWish to 'stay in' and you don't want to cook??? Order yourself a pizza! The Great Alaska Pizza Co. has our place on their radar!!! AMAZING food...and SUPER nice delivery drivers. Occasionally....Santa is the one who delivers!!! Just let them know that you would like delivery to the cabin when you call.
'Diner style' food...only a short drive from Camp Curvy Birch!!!
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Little Richard's Family Diner
2698 Hurst Rd'Diner style' food...only a short drive from Camp Curvy Birch!!!
The BEST Chinese...right here in North Pole, Alaska!!!
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Pagoda Chinese Restaurant & Bar
431 N Santa Claus LnThe BEST Chinese...right here in North Pole, Alaska!!!
BIG Truck Stop kinda' food and PIE!!! Be sure to get your 'I Brake for Pie' bumper sticker!
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Hilltop Restaurant & Marketplace
3711 Elliott HighwayBIG Truck Stop kinda' food and PIE!!! Be sure to get your 'I Brake for Pie' bumper sticker!
A little off the beaten path...but SO worth the drive!
If you like pizza...you MUST experience...Wagner's Pizza Bus!!!
Pizza Bus Pizzas are hand crafted in a fully self contained mobile kitchen, then stone baked @ 600 degrees in a gas fired pizza oven.
Along with their hand stretched stone baked Pizzas they make Hoagies, Burgers, Wings, Salads, Milkshakes, all sorts of Ice Cream goodies, & MORE!
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Wagner's Pizza Bus
7585 Anders AveA little off the beaten path...but SO worth the drive!
If you like pizza...you MUST experience...Wagner's Pizza Bus!!!
Pizza Bus Pizzas are hand crafted in a fully self contained mobile kitchen, then stone baked @ 600 degrees in a gas fired pizza oven.
Along with their hand stretched stone baked Pizzas they make Hoagies, Burgers, Wings, Salads, Milkshakes, all sorts of Ice Cream goodies, & MORE!
Salty's on 2nd
706 2nd AvenueFUN…and locally owned by two amazing ladies!
Brewster's Northgate
354 Old Steese HwyA local favorite!
Bagels & Brew
36 College RdYUM! Another local favorite!
Blue Roof Bistro
13 Timberland DrLocal favorite!
The Hungry Robot
910 Old Steese HwyWood fired pizza! YUM!!!
Friar Tuck's Hoagie House
427 Merhar AveDW Grill & Catering
617 27th AveThe Cookie Jar Restaurant
1006 Cadillac CtWonderful food...and HUGE cinnamon rolls!
Chowder House
206 Eagle AveIvory Jacks
2581 Goldstream RdThe Crepery
523 2nd AveTake a beautiful drive! 28 miles North of Fairbanks just over Cleary Summit on the Steese Hwy. Chatanika Lodge is a historical adventure, going back in time with all the Alaskan artifacts on the walls...and some tall tales of the past!
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Chatanika Lodge
5760 Steese HwyTake a beautiful drive! 28 miles North of Fairbanks just over Cleary Summit on the Steese Hwy. Chatanika Lodge is a historical adventure, going back in time with all the Alaskan artifacts on the walls...and some tall tales of the past!
YUMMY freshly baked goods…coffee & MORE! AND…a ‘quick stop’ on your way to Chena Hot Springs!
Larae's Breads, Pies and Espresso, LLC
696 Dahl LnYUMMY freshly baked goods…coffee & MORE! AND…a ‘quick stop’ on your way to Chena Hot Springs!
Delicious drinks…food & atmosphere. A classic cocktail lounge in the heart of downtown Fairbanks!
The Library
Delicious drinks…food & atmosphere. A classic cocktail lounge in the heart of downtown Fairbanks!
Jo's Oven
Delicious baked goods & more! Another local favorite!
It’s a bit funny but some say that we have more Thai restaurants in Fairbanks than Thailand does! Do a search online to see for yourself! Lemongrass is one of our many ‘local favorites’!
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Lemongrass Thai Restaurant
388 Old Chena Pump RdIt’s a bit funny but some say that we have more Thai restaurants in Fairbanks than Thailand does! Do a search online to see for yourself! Lemongrass is one of our many ‘local favorites’!
Another local favorite! Watch airplanes take off and land while you enjoy your amazing pizza! FUN location!
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East Ramp Wood Fired Pizza
3788 University Ave SAnother local favorite! Watch airplanes take off and land while you enjoy your amazing pizza! FUN location!
Located at the Fairbanks Golf Course ~ Local favorite…and an amazing Sunday brunch!
Greens Bar & Grill
Located at the Fairbanks Golf Course ~ Local favorite…and an amazing Sunday brunch!
Hot Springs
FUN day trip!!! Chena Hot Springs Resort has SO much to offer! Visit ChenaHotSpringsResort.com to learn more about the hot springs, Aurora Ice Museum and MORE!!!
Chena Hot Springs Resort
17600 Chena Hot Springs RdGift Stores & MORE!!!
FUN place for the kids AND the 'kid' in YOU!!! Gifts, chocolate, coffee shop (serving North Pole Coffee) and MORE!!!
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101 St Nicholas DrFUN place for the kids AND the 'kid' in YOU!!! Gifts, chocolate, coffee shop (serving North Pole Coffee) and MORE!!!
The Knotty Shop
6565 Richardson HwyWonderful store / gift shop FULL of ALL things Alaska!
The Roaming Root Cellar
1651 Old Chena Pump Rd
Northern Whimsy Art Studio
1504 Gillam WayOne of my favorites! Amazing ‘Made in Alaska’ gifts and beautiful Birch bowls crafted right on site! Tell Emily that Deanna sent you!
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The Great Alaskan Bowl Company
4630 Old Airport RdOne of my favorites! Amazing ‘Made in Alaska’ gifts and beautiful Birch bowls crafted right on site! Tell Emily that Deanna sent you!
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Shop unique homewares, decor and artwork curated for life in and out of Alaska!
Reindeer Ranch
Take a walk through the boreal forest of interior Alaska with reindeer from Running Reindeer Ranch. This magical, one-of-a-kind tour will be the highlight. Get acquainted with our reindeer in this unique, intimate, immersive tour. Jane, a lifelong Alaskan will guide you in a walk through the birch forest playing reindeer games and observing the adaptations that make reindeer ideal for Arctic living. Five Stars on TripAdvisor!
By appointment only. Running Reindeer Ranch
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Running Reindeer Ranch
1470 Ivans AlleyTake a walk through the boreal forest of interior Alaska with reindeer from Running Reindeer Ranch. This magical, one-of-a-kind tour will be the highlight. Get acquainted with our reindeer in this unique, intimate, immersive tour. Jane, a lifelong Alaskan will guide you in a walk through the birch forest playing reindeer games and observing the adaptations that make reindeer ideal for Arctic living. Five Stars on TripAdvisor!
By appointment only. Running Reindeer Ranch
FUN!!! Learn all about…and take a walk with reindeer! Pair a stop at the Ranch with your drive to Chena Hot Springs. It’s on the way!
Pleasant Acres Reindeer Ranch
FUN!!! Learn all about…and take a walk with reindeer! Pair a stop at the Ranch with your drive to Chena Hot Springs. It’s on the way!
Sightseeing
Alaska-Wildlife-Guide LLC
3740 Lyle AveSO much FUN!!! Get out and enjoy the Interior of Alaska!!!
Williams Resorts, LLC
Get out...and PLAY!!!
Dog sledding...snowmachining and SO much more! Close by too!!!
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Rod's Alaskan Guide Service Dog Sledding
3355 Repp RdDog sledding...snowmachining and SO much more! Close by too!!!
If you’re looking for one of the quickest ways to explore an ice cave in Alaska then hike Castner Glacier Ice Cave Trail. This half-mile trail is found along the Richardson Highway and follows a creek that will take you to a stunning ice cave hidden around the bend.
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Castner Glacier Ice Cave
Richardson HighwayIf you’re looking for one of the quickest ways to explore an ice cave in Alaska then hike Castner Glacier Ice Cave Trail. This half-mile trail is found along the Richardson Highway and follows a creek that will take you to a stunning ice cave hidden around the bend.
Borealis Basecamp is excited to begin offering snow coach tours, starting immediately. Join them for a 2 hour tour in a heated cab at sunset, with a beautiful view of the Alaskan Interior!
To book today, please call (907) 885-2845 or email info@borealisbasecamp.net!
Borealis Basecamp
2640 Himalaya RdBorealis Basecamp is excited to begin offering snow coach tours, starting immediately. Join them for a 2 hour tour in a heated cab at sunset, with a beautiful view of the Alaskan Interior!
To book today, please call (907) 885-2845 or email info@borealisbasecamp.net!
Angel Rocks Trailhead
15450 Chena Hot Springs RdWonderful hike...amazing views!!!
Wonderful trails, photo opportunities and views!
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Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge
1300 College RdWonderful trails, photo opportunities and views!
Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point
1671 Steese HwyGREAT photo opportunity!
Birch Hill Recreation Area
101 Wilderness DrWonderful place to hike and ski!
Granite Tors Trailhead and Campground
Wonderful hike!
I am SO excited about this!!! Borealis Basecamp is now offering HELI Excursions!!!
I thought, for sure, these tours were only for their guests. I reached out to them today and found out that they are open to everyone!
Here's the link! Book your HELI Tour today!!!
https://borealisbasecamp.net/heli/
Borealis Basecamp
2640 Himalaya RdI am SO excited about this!!! Borealis Basecamp is now offering HELI Excursions!!!
I thought, for sure, these tours were only for their guests. I reached out to them today and found out that they are open to everyone!
Here's the link! Book your HELI Tour today!!!
https://borealisbasecamp.net/heli/
Board the Sternwheeler Riverboat Discovery for one of the most unique Alaskan experiences available!
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1975 Discovery DrBoard the Sternwheeler Riverboat Discovery for one of the most unique Alaskan experiences available!
Is a visit to the Arctic Circle on your ‘bucket list’? Day or overnight adventures…Northern Alaska Tour Company will get you there!
Northern Alaska Tour Company
3820 University Ave SIs a visit to the Arctic Circle on your ‘bucket list’? Day or overnight adventures…Northern Alaska Tour Company will get you there!
Breweries & Distilleries
Ursa Major Distilling
2922 Parks HwyEnjoy your 'taste of Alaska'!!!
Arctic Harvest
4751 Eielson Farm RdA lil' off the beaten path...but SO worth the drive!!!
Fairbanks Distilling Company
410 Cushman StLocated right downtown!!!
Black Spruce Brewing Company
3290 Peger RdLocal favorite!
Hoarfrost Distilling
3501 Lathrop StAnother local favorite!
Arctic Harvest
4751 Eielson Farm RdLocal distillery on Eielson Farm Road!
North Pole Alehouse
2643 Old Richardson Highway10 minute drive from the cabin!
Local brewery in Fairbanks! I've heard nothing but amazing reviews!
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Lat 65 Brewing Co.
150 Eagle AvenueLocal brewery in Fairbanks! I've heard nothing but amazing reviews!
HooDoo Brewing Company
1951 Fox Ave
Silver Gulch
I’ve heard that the Beer Cheese Soup is AMAZING!!!