Guidebook for Fairbanks
Drinks & Nightlife
The Boatel is a local favorite in the summer. You don't need to dress up to grab a drink here but bring your shades even at midnight because you will need it on the back deck. Concerts every weekend and lawn games.
It is only a short 5 minute walk from the house. Sometimes you can even enjoy the music from the back deck out my house.
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The Boatel
3368 Riverside DrThe Boatel is a local favorite in the summer. You don't need to dress up to grab a drink here but bring your shades even at midnight because you will need it on the back deck. Concerts every weekend and lawn games.
It is only a short 5 minute walk from the house. Sometimes you can even enjoy the music from the back deck out my house.
Great beer and beer garden with fire pits in the winter. There are often food trucks also. Be sure to get there before 8pm, all breweries in Alaska have to close before then.
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HooDoo Brewing Company
1951 Fox AveGreat beer and beer garden with fire pits in the winter. There are often food trucks also. Be sure to get there before 8pm, all breweries in Alaska have to close before then.
This place is known for their creative beers. Plenty of place to seat inside but also fire pits out side in the winter. Closes at 8pm
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Black Spruce Brewing Company
3290 Peger RdThis place is known for their creative beers. Plenty of place to seat inside but also fire pits out side in the winter. Closes at 8pm
Fun atmosphere. They serve out of an airstream in a warehouse. In the summer there is lots of live music. They have two to 3 curated cocktails and serve beer. No food served here but welcome to bring your own (Thai house is close by). The entrance is sort of hidden in an alley so just keep walking down a small alley way and you are there.
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Goldie's AK
659 5th AveFun atmosphere. They serve out of an airstream in a warehouse. In the summer there is lots of live music. They have two to 3 curated cocktails and serve beer. No food served here but welcome to bring your own (Thai house is close by). The entrance is sort of hidden in an alley so just keep walking down a small alley way and you are there.
With over 30 beers on tap plus wine you can walk downtown and grab a drink here. They often play sports events too.
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Lavelle's Taphouse
412 2nd AveWith over 30 beers on tap plus wine you can walk downtown and grab a drink here. They often play sports events too.
Essentials
Anything you forgot? Need groceries? Fred Myers is your one stop shop. A short 5 minute drive from the house.
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Fred Meyer
3755 Airport WayAnything you forgot? Need groceries? Fred Myers is your one stop shop. A short 5 minute drive from the house.
Food scene
My favorite Thai restaurant in Fairbanks. They use local ingredients in the summer. My favorite is the red curry or avocado green curry.
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Lemongrass Thai Restaurant
388 Old Chena Pump RdMy favorite Thai restaurant in Fairbanks. They use local ingredients in the summer. My favorite is the red curry or avocado green curry.
The most popular Thai spot in Fairbanks. Known for their friendly service. Everything is good but I think they have the best pad Thai here.
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Thai House Restaurant
412 5th AveThe most popular Thai spot in Fairbanks. Known for their friendly service. Everything is good but I think they have the best pad Thai here.
Great lunch spot or early dinner. The fries are to die for. All the sauces are homemade. Make sure to checkout the specials.
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Blue Roof Bistro
13 Timberland DrGreat lunch spot or early dinner. The fries are to die for. All the sauces are homemade. Make sure to checkout the specials.
Want a Alaskan feast in a quirky Alaskan restaurant? This place is a staple. The prime rib the the start of the show(huge portions) so come hungry. But they have amazing king crab, escargot and coconut shrimp.
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Turtle Club
2098 Old Steese Hwy NWant a Alaskan feast in a quirky Alaskan restaurant? This place is a staple. The prime rib the the start of the show(huge portions) so come hungry. But they have amazing king crab, escargot and coconut shrimp.
Best coffee in town. They also do wood fired pizzas, soups, salads for a quick meal.
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Alaska Coffee Roasting Company
4001 Geist RdBest coffee in town. They also do wood fired pizzas, soups, salads for a quick meal.
Great unique family owned pizza joint. Be sure the plan ahead they are always busy.
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The Hungry Robot
910 Old Steese HwyGreat unique family owned pizza joint. Be sure the plan ahead they are always busy.
Great breakfast sandwiches, homemade breads, quiches and coffee.
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LuLu's Bread and Bagels
364 Old Chena Pump RdGreat breakfast sandwiches, homemade breads, quiches and coffee.
Wood fired pizza with a view of airplanes. Close to the house and a really cool vibe. Great pizza and beer.
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East Ramp Wood Fired Pizza
3788 University Ave SWood fired pizza with a view of airplanes. Close to the house and a really cool vibe. Great pizza and beer.
Only open in the summer months. AMAZING falafel pitas everything is homemade.
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Pita Place
3300 College RdOnly open in the summer months. AMAZING falafel pitas everything is homemade.
Pump House is a historical building with lots of history and good food. They have an amazing Sunday brunch. Call ahead to make reservations. In the summer they have a deck that is right on the river and is beautiful to enjoy all the boats, canoes and kayakers floating by while sipping a nice beverage.
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The Pump House Restaurant Fairbanks
796 Chena Pump RdPump House is a historical building with lots of history and good food. They have an amazing Sunday brunch. Call ahead to make reservations. In the summer they have a deck that is right on the river and is beautiful to enjoy all the boats, canoes and kayakers floating by while sipping a nice beverage.
Sightseeing
About 1.5 hr drive from Fairbanks is a natural hot springs resort. I love to go in the winter but summer is fun too. The drive is scenic in the summer (look for moose) the road can be tough in the winter so only go in good driving conditions. Check out the ice museum tour and get an appletini in a ice martini glass.
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Chena Hot Springs Resort
17600 Chena Hot Springs RdAbout 1.5 hr drive from Fairbanks is a natural hot springs resort. I love to go in the winter but summer is fun too. The drive is scenic in the summer (look for moose) the road can be tough in the winter so only go in good driving conditions. Check out the ice museum tour and get an appletini in a ice martini glass.
Murphy Dome is a great place to catch the Aurora. Not to far out of town on top of a hill.
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Murphy Dome
Murphy Dome is a great place to catch the Aurora. Not to far out of town on top of a hill.
Rent a canoe or kayak and paddle down the Chena River. Start at Pioneer Park and end at the boatel, pikes or pump house and have a drink. The boatel is walking distance to the house but that’s only a short paddle (30 minutes). pikes is about an hour and pump house is a 1.5 hr paddle.
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Alaska Outdoor Rental & Guides
1101 Peger RdRent a canoe or kayak and paddle down the Chena River. Start at Pioneer Park and end at the boatel, pikes or pump house and have a drink. The boatel is walking distance to the house but that’s only a short paddle (30 minutes). pikes is about an hour and pump house is a 1.5 hr paddle.
Rent cross country skis in the winter and head up to Birch Hill for world class ski tracks. In the summer rent SUP boards and go down the Chena River. They also offer yoga classes and sell warm winter gear and lulu lemon.
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Trax outdoor center
310 Birch Hill RdRent cross country skis in the winter and head up to Birch Hill for world class ski tracks. In the summer rent SUP boards and go down the Chena River. They also offer yoga classes and sell warm winter gear and lulu lemon.
Aurora viewing lodge not too far out of town. You can chill in the lodge and wait for the lights. When they come out they have a photographer that can take your photos.
Aurora Pointe
570 Funk RdAurora viewing lodge not too far out of town. You can chill in the lodge and wait for the lights. When they come out they have a photographer that can take your photos.
Take a tour down Chena River in an old stern wheel. Family owned and operated by a local family, it’s worth every penny. I don’t typically like touristy things but I think this is done very tastefully.
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Ukuvuka kweselula
1975 Discovery DrTake a tour down Chena River in an old stern wheel. Family owned and operated by a local family, it’s worth every penny. I don’t typically like touristy things but I think this is done very tastefully.
Walk around the park, play mini golf, get an ice cream and take a train ride around. Great for families!
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Pioneer Park
2300 Airport WayWalk around the park, play mini golf, get an ice cream and take a train ride around. Great for families!
Open 11-4 on Wednesday and Saturdays in the Summer months. Check out over 30 vendors; food stalls; local produce and crafts.
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Tanana Valley Farmers Market
2600 College RdOpen 11-4 on Wednesday and Saturdays in the Summer months. Check out over 30 vendors; food stalls; local produce and crafts.
Many of my guests have used this company to catch the Aurora and it is highly recommended
Aurora In Alaska, LLC©️
1312 Shypoke DrMany of my guests have used this company to catch the Aurora and it is highly recommended
From December through March test out the luxury ice fishing experience. Located at Birch Lake. 1 hr from Fairbanks. Check out their @jimswearingin
Alaska Guided Ice Fishing Tours
From December through March test out the luxury ice fishing experience. Located at Birch Lake. 1 hr from Fairbanks. Check out their @jimswearingin
A short trip out of town right by the Alyeska Pipeline viewing. Learn about the history of gold mining in Fairbanks and try your luck at some gold. Only in the summer.
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Gold Daughters
1671 Steese HwyA short trip out of town right by the Alyeska Pipeline viewing. Learn about the history of gold mining in Fairbanks and try your luck at some gold. Only in the summer.