Guidebook for Fairbanks
Food Scene
My favorite Thai restaurant
Bahn Thai
541 3rd AveGreat atmosphere, yummy vegetarian selections, quick service.
LuLu's Bread and Bagels
364 Old Chena Pump RdChowder House
206 Eagle AveGreat sandwiches, desserts
Wood-fired pizza, pastries, cookies, dessert, coffee
55 abantu bendawo batusa
Alaska Coffee Roasting Company
4001 Geist RdWood-fired pizza, pastries, cookies, dessert, coffee
The Hungry Robot
910 Old Steese HwyPizza!
College Town Pizzeria
3535 College RdLane's Quickie Tacos
3412 College RdYummy tacos!
Pita Place
3300 College RdFalafel
Zorba on the Run
3245 College RdSilver Gulch Brewing and Bottling Co.
2195 Old Steese Hwy NGreat food, beer
Lemongrass Thai Restaurant
388 Old Chena Pump RdGreat vegetarian menu options
The Pump House Restaurant Fairbanks
796 Chena Pump RdAlaskan fare, great atmosphere
The Library
Tasty food
Bun on the Run
3434 College Rdopen during the summer, serving yummy treats and sandwiches
Sightseeing
Gold Daughters
1671 Steese HwyGold panning
Native Alaskan culture, dog mushing, plane flyby, all while riding on a riverboat
72 abantu bendawo batusa
Ukuvuka kweselula
1975 Discovery DrNative Alaskan culture, dog mushing, plane flyby, all while riding on a riverboat
Train ride with commentary about mining and a chance at gold panning, with a gift shop at the end.
41 abantu bendawo batusa
Gold Dredge 8
1803 Old Steese Hwy NTrain ride with commentary about mining and a chance at gold panning, with a gift shop at the end.
Make reservations to go into the park for a chance to see bear, caribou, mountain goats, etc.
Denali National Park
Parks HighwayMake reservations to go into the park for a chance to see bear, caribou, mountain goats, etc.
Arctic Circle Sign
Fly or take a bus, depending on your timeframe and budget.
Fairbanks Depot
1031 Alaska Railroad Depot RdFairbanks Children's Museum
302 Cushman StGreat place to take the kiddos
The Aurora Chasers®
3875 Geist RdRunning Reindeer Ranch
1470 Ivans AlleyOpen on Wednesdays and Saturdays, Mid May to September
64 abantu bendawo batusa
Tanana Valley Farmers Market
2600 College RdOpen on Wednesdays and Saturdays, Mid May to September
A destination spot with hot springs, ice hotel, hydroponic gardens, snow machining, dog mushing, aurora viewing, etc.
220 abantu bendawo batusa
Chena Hot Springs Resort
17600 Chena Hot Springs RdA destination spot with hot springs, ice hotel, hydroponic gardens, snow machining, dog mushing, aurora viewing, etc.
Alaskan-made products and you can watch bowl-turning.
17 abantu bendawo batusa
The Great Alaskan Bowl Company
4630 Old Airport RdAlaskan-made products and you can watch bowl-turning.
Indlu kaSanta Claus
101 St Nicholas DrChristmas all year long!
Beautiful cars and period clothing. There's even an electric car!
75 abantu bendawo batusa
I-Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum
212 Wedgewood DrBeautiful cars and period clothing. There's even an electric car!
Kiddos can burn off steam, train ride, The Folk School, Salmon Bake
126 abantu bendawo batusa
Pioneer Park
2300 Airport WayKiddos can burn off steam, train ride, The Folk School, Salmon Bake
Large Animal Research Station
2220 Yankovich RdAurora Ice Museum
17600 Chena Hot Springs RdAlyeska Pipeline Viewing Point
1671 Steese HwyExplore Fairbanks
101 Dunkel StA superb place to begin your adventure!
Arts & Culture
Iziko laseNtshonalanga
1962 Yukon DrAlaska history and culture
I-Cultural & Visitors Center kaMorris Thompson
101 Dunkel StHistorical Alaskan life
Raven City Clay Studio
Create your own memento!
Essentials
Fred Meyer
3755 Airport WayFood, clothing, shoes,
Co-op Market Grocery & Deli
526 Gaffney RdOrganic, different brands, alaska-local produce
Drinks & Nightlife
Venue
519 2nd AveHoarfrost Distilling
3501 Lathrop StUrsa Major Distilling
2922 Parks HwyHooDoo Brewing Company
1951 Fox AveLavelle's Taphouse
412 2nd AveParks & Nature
Trails, info on crane/Canadian goose migration
121 abantu bendawo batusa
Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge
1300 College RdTrails, info on crane/Canadian goose migration