Guidebook for Fairbanks
Food Scene
Great beer and menu, outdoor waterfront deck
135 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Pump House Restaurant Fairbanks
796 Chena Pump RdGreat beer and menu, outdoor waterfront deck
Best Thai in Fairbanks, fast take-out too!
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lemongrass Thai Restaurant
388 Old Chena Pump RdBest Thai in Fairbanks, fast take-out too!
Specialize in artisan breads, All of the breads are mixed, hand shaped and baked on site. Also make fresh bagels and pastries daily + have sandwiches, bread pockets, quiche, soup + Kaladi Bro's Coffee
388 Old Chena Pump Rd
388 Old Chena Pump RoadSpecialize in artisan breads, All of the breads are mixed, hand shaped and baked on site. Also make fresh bagels and pastries daily + have sandwiches, bread pockets, quiche, soup + Kaladi Bro's Coffee
Fair trade & Organic Coffees
Specialty Teas
Fresh Baked Treats
Hi-speed WiFi
Dairy & Gluten free, Vegetarian options
Youth & Family Friendly
Live Entertainment
Coffee hut drive-thru
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
College Coffeehouse
3677 College RdFair trade & Organic Coffees
Specialty Teas
Fresh Baked Treats
Hi-speed WiFi
Dairy & Gluten free, Vegetarian options
Youth & Family Friendly
Live Entertainment
Coffee hut drive-thru
America's most northern brewery, owned & operated by life-long Alaskans. Silver Gulch grew from brewmaster Glenn Brady's home-brewing efforts in 5-gallon batches current capacity of 24 barrel batches
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Silver Gulch Brewing and Bottling Co.
2195 Old Steese Hwy NAmerica's most northern brewery, owned & operated by life-long Alaskans. Silver Gulch grew from brewmaster Glenn Brady's home-brewing efforts in 5-gallon batches current capacity of 24 barrel batches
The Banks Alehouse
1243 Old Steese HwyNew pub in town
Shogun Japanese Restaurant
4005 Geist RdThe only hibachi in Fairbanks!
Grilled Salmon cooked over an open fire, Carved Beef & Beer Battered Halibut straight from Alaska's icy waters. Dinner served nightly from 5-9 pm in Pioneer Park. Comedy revue nightly-8:15 pm
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alaska Salmon Bake
2300 Airport WayGrilled Salmon cooked over an open fire, Carved Beef & Beer Battered Halibut straight from Alaska's icy waters. Dinner served nightly from 5-9 pm in Pioneer Park. Comedy revue nightly-8:15 pm
Fanciest Italian in town. Wine Spectator Award recipient
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lavelle's Bistro
575 1st AveFanciest Italian in town. Wine Spectator Award recipient
Shopping
Justa Store
446 Chena Pump RdClosest gas station and convenience/liquor store
Incredibly delicious handmade ice cream with flavors like Alaska Blueberry, Alaska Cranberry, Aurora Borealis, Arctic Refuge Wildberry Snap, Prudhoe and various local beer and stout flavors
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hot Licks Homemade Ice Cream
372 Old Chena Pump RdIncredibly delicious handmade ice cream with flavors like Alaska Blueberry, Alaska Cranberry, Aurora Borealis, Arctic Refuge Wildberry Snap, Prudhoe and various local beer and stout flavors
Voted #1 Sporting Goods store in Fairbanks. Host regular events and workshops, have ski and snowshoe rentals. Full service bike shop, ski shop and paddlesports center
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beaver Sports
3480 College RdVoted #1 Sporting Goods store in Fairbanks. Host regular events and workshops, have ski and snowshoe rentals. Full service bike shop, ski shop and paddlesports center
If you are really looking for some authentic Alaskan gifts to take back home, this place has it. Don't let the old building fool you, go inside & be bombarded with thousands of things to look at!
Craft Market Gift Shop and Craft Supplies
401 5th AveIf you are really looking for some authentic Alaskan gifts to take back home, this place has it. Don't let the old building fool you, go inside & be bombarded with thousands of things to look at!
This place is crazy! They sometimes have some incredible native furs, clothing and jewelry, as well as the most extensive collection of categorized junk I've ever seen (with the occasional treasure)
Two Dice Pawn Shop
1402 Gillam WayThis place is crazy! They sometimes have some incredible native furs, clothing and jewelry, as well as the most extensive collection of categorized junk I've ever seen (with the occasional treasure)
All Alaska made products - see manufacturing process & visit gift store. One of America's last bowl mills. Beautiful birch bowls: family tree sets, cutting boards, ulus & locally made goodies
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Great Alaskan Bowl Company
4630 Old Airport RdAll Alaska made products - see manufacturing process & visit gift store. One of America's last bowl mills. Beautiful birch bowls: family tree sets, cutting boards, ulus & locally made goodies
Drinks & Nightlife
Nearest dive bar. FYI smoking is allowed
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Red Fox Bar & Grill
398 Old Chena Pump RdNearest dive bar. FYI smoking is allowed
Oasis Restaurant & Lounge
734 University AveAnother locals dive bar
Local, fresh beer brewed in the heart of Alaska, mostly local college crowd
133 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
HooDoo Brewing Company
1951 Fox AveLocal, fresh beer brewed in the heart of Alaska, mostly local college crowd
tasting room and distillery in the historic Old City Hall building in downtown Fairbanks. Taste fine local spirits produced from all Alaska potatoes and grains while swapping stories with local miners
410 Cushman St
410 Cushman Streettasting room and distillery in the historic Old City Hall building in downtown Fairbanks. Taste fine local spirits produced from all Alaska potatoes and grains while swapping stories with local miners
Everything Else
United States Postal Service
755 Fairbanks StNearest post office
Nearest and most affordable gym. Indoor track, swimming, basketball, weights, cardio equipment, ice rink, indoor and outdoor rock walls, studio classes. $35/week guest fee
University of Alaska Fairbanks Student Recreation Center
1910 Tanana Loop ENearest and most affordable gym. Indoor track, swimming, basketball, weights, cardio equipment, ice rink, indoor and outdoor rock walls, studio classes. $35/week guest fee
canoe, kayak and bicycle rentals. And the transportation to get you and your rental dropped off or picked up. For details and prices go to www.2paddle1.com
1101 Peger Rd
1101 Peger Roadcanoe, kayak and bicycle rentals. And the transportation to get you and your rental dropped off or picked up. For details and prices go to www.2paddle1.com
314 Birch Hill Rd
314 Birch Hill RoadStand Up Paddleboard lessons, rentals and deliveries for fun times on the river
1540 Karen Way
1540 Karen WayMotorcycle rentals (BMW, Harley, Honda) for the ultimate Alaskan adventure
Essentials
Closest grocery store, great organic/natural selection. Also have camping, hunting, fishing equipment, drug store items and clothing
98 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fred Meyer
3755 Airport WayClosest grocery store, great organic/natural selection. Also have camping, hunting, fishing equipment, drug store items and clothing
Organic groceries and bulk foods, local meats and produce. Vitamin and supplement selection smaller than Fred Meyers and way smaller than Sunshine Health Foods
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Co-op Market Grocery & Deli
526 Gaffney RdOrganic groceries and bulk foods, local meats and produce. Vitamin and supplement selection smaller than Fred Meyers and way smaller than Sunshine Health Foods
Extensive line of vitamin & mineral supplements, body building products, essential oils, homeopathics, gifts, grocery & bulk foods, 350 bulk herbs, 240 extracts, local honey, pollen, eggs, milk, soap
Sunshine Health Foods
410 W Trainor Gate RdExtensive line of vitamin & mineral supplements, body building products, essential oils, homeopathics, gifts, grocery & bulk foods, 350 bulk herbs, 240 extracts, local honey, pollen, eggs, milk, soap
Alaskan grown produce, art, baked goods and crafts. May-Sept, Wed 11-4 & Sat 9-4.
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tanana Valley Farmers Market
2600 College RdAlaskan grown produce, art, baked goods and crafts. May-Sept, Wed 11-4 & Sat 9-4.
Sightseeing
Small independent distillery using certified Alaska Grown local barley from Delta Junction and hand-made stills to produce Long Winter Vodka, Summer Harvest Gin and Fairbanks Sourdough Rum
2922 Parks Hwy
2922 Parks HighwaySmall independent distillery using certified Alaska Grown local barley from Delta Junction and hand-made stills to produce Long Winter Vodka, Summer Harvest Gin and Fairbanks Sourdough Rum
Natural hot springs rock pool & hot tubs, perfect for relaxing after a summer hike in the area, or for dreaming in the steam under the northern lights. Year round ice museum and dog sled/cart rides
221 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chena Hot Springs Resort
17600 Chena Hot Springs RdNatural hot springs rock pool & hot tubs, perfect for relaxing after a summer hike in the area, or for dreaming in the steam under the northern lights. Year round ice museum and dog sled/cart rides
Year-round, educational, super interactive mushing tours, trips & lessons. Dog sled under the northern lights or the midnight sun, learn how to harness & hook up the dogs, their power will amaze you!
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Black Spruce Dog Sledding
3850 Errol AveYear-round, educational, super interactive mushing tours, trips & lessons. Dog sled under the northern lights or the midnight sun, learn how to harness & hook up the dogs, their power will amaze you!
Alaska's only historic theme park. Open memorial day to labor day - Historical buildings, native village, boat dock, riverboat Nenana, aviation and pioneer museums, gold rush town, and merchants
126 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pioneer Park
2300 Airport WayAlaska's only historic theme park. Open memorial day to labor day - Historical buildings, native village, boat dock, riverboat Nenana, aviation and pioneer museums, gold rush town, and merchants
National historical monument open mid May to mid Sept. Tour the dredge, ride the Tanana Valley Railraod in the Interior's original gold fields and pan for gold - everyone finds gold! Great family fun.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gold Dredge 8
1803 Old Steese Hwy NNational historical monument open mid May to mid Sept. Tour the dredge, ride the Tanana Valley Railraod in the Interior's original gold fields and pan for gold - everyone finds gold! Great family fun.
Nature trails, bird refuge and environmental education center that is the late summer seasonal home to sandhill cranes, mallard ducks and Canada geese on their way south for the winter.
121 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge
1300 College RdNature trails, bird refuge and environmental education center that is the late summer seasonal home to sandhill cranes, mallard ducks and Canada geese on their way south for the winter.
Mid May through mid Sept. Alaska's most memorable adventure. Relaxing, entertaining boat cruise of the Chena & Tanana Rivers, including a guided walking tour of the Chena Indian Village.
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Riverboat Discovery
1975 Discovery DrMid May through mid Sept. Alaska's most memorable adventure. Relaxing, entertaining boat cruise of the Chena & Tanana Rivers, including a guided walking tour of the Chena Indian Village.
Alaskan native and introduced plants, including giant vegetables and specialty gardens.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Georgeson Botanical Garden
2180 W Tanana DrAlaskan native and introduced plants, including giant vegetables and specialty gardens.
Arts & Culture
Exhibits showcasing Alaska's art, science & history housed in a swooping contemporary building.
127 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museum of the North
1962 Yukon DrExhibits showcasing Alaska's art, science & history housed in a swooping contemporary building.
Regal Goldstream & IMAX
1855 Airport WayAwesome IMAX 3D movies!!
Club/bar with a menu of pizza & burgers that also hosts second-run and independent movies, comedy, live bands & dj's
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blue Loon
Club/bar with a menu of pizza & burgers that also hosts second-run and independent movies, comedy, live bands & dj's
Yes, Alaska STILL has Blockbuster and its the cheapest place in town to get movies. Winter is dark and long.
BLOCKBUSTER
3627 Airport WayYes, Alaska STILL has Blockbuster and its the cheapest place in town to get movies. Winter is dark and long.
View live-sized ice sculptures carved by local artists in the historic Lacey Street Theater.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fairbanks Ice Museum
500 2nd AveView live-sized ice sculptures carved by local artists in the historic Lacey Street Theater.
FREE! View world-class exhibits celebrating the people, land and culture of Interior Alaska. Experience Alaska Native art, music, stories & dance. Free films. Located on the banks of the Chena River
114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center
101 Dunkel StFREE! View world-class exhibits celebrating the people, land and culture of Interior Alaska. Experience Alaska Native art, music, stories & dance. Free films. Located on the banks of the Chena River
Sept to mid April. An evening of viewing Aurora 25 miles from town and a Native Culture Show. The guide, Ben Boyd, is an Alaskan Mountain Man, Trapper & Dog Musher. (907) 322-3483
3515 Sandvik St
3515 Sandvik StreetSept to mid April. An evening of viewing Aurora 25 miles from town and a Native Culture Show. The guide, Ben Boyd, is an Alaskan Mountain Man, Trapper & Dog Musher. (907) 322-3483