Pascale's Guidebook
Alaskan Activities
Not only is Paws for Adventure in walking distance from your stay, it is also the most luxurious dog kennel I have ever seen!
The owners and handlers are nice and very knowledgeable.
Make sure to get reservations!
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Paws for Adventure
Herning RoadNot only is Paws for Adventure in walking distance from your stay, it is also the most luxurious dog kennel I have ever seen!
The owners and handlers are nice and very knowledgeable.
Make sure to get reservations!
Race Date: Saturday, February 4, 2023
Start Time: 11:00 AM Alaska Time
Starting on 2nd Avenue
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Yukon Quest International Race Office
550 1st AveRace Date: Saturday, February 4, 2023
Start Time: 11:00 AM Alaska Time
Starting on 2nd Avenue
The World Ice Art Championship attracts carvers from all over the world! Fairbanks has the cold temperatures which grow thick, natural ice and has invented impressive harvest techniques.
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World Ice Art Championships - Ice Alaska
1800 College RdThe World Ice Art Championship attracts carvers from all over the world! Fairbanks has the cold temperatures which grow thick, natural ice and has invented impressive harvest techniques.
A great Alaskan experience and supporting the sled dog rescue at the same time, what is better than that?!
Sirius Sled Dogs & Aurora Viewing
922 Deraco LnA great Alaskan experience and supporting the sled dog rescue at the same time, what is better than that?!
A great place for kids and adults alike. Original cabins with small shops, and lots of history at the train museum and Pioneer museum. Ice cream and a play ground for loads of fun!
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Pioneer Park
2300 Airport WayA great place for kids and adults alike. Original cabins with small shops, and lots of history at the train museum and Pioneer museum. Ice cream and a play ground for loads of fun!
A beautiful place for walks and to enjoy nature. Bring binoculars to see all the cranes and geese land and take off.
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Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge
1300 College RdA beautiful place for walks and to enjoy nature. Bring binoculars to see all the cranes and geese land and take off.
Beautiful cars, maintained by our local car club. There is a workshop area with large windows to peer into. You will also be able to see period clothing.
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Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum
212 Wedgewood DrBeautiful cars, maintained by our local car club. There is a workshop area with large windows to peer into. You will also be able to see period clothing.
Alaska Aurora Adventures
4385 Eielson Farm RdYou'll be guided by expert Aurora Chasers, Ronn and Marketa Murray. They have a combined 24 years of experience chasing and capturing the Northern Lights.
The Aurora Chasers®
3875 Geist RdYou'll be guided by expert Aurora Chasers, Ronn and Marketa Murray. They have a combined 24 years of experience chasing and capturing the Northern Lights.
Chena Hot Springs is a resort at the end of Chena Hot Springs Road.
The following are available even if you are not a guest at the resort:
Hot Springs
Chena Kennel Tour
Aurora Ice Museum
Dog Training Tour
ATV Tour (Summer)
Horseback Riding (Summer)
Dog Sled Tour (Winter)
Snowmachine Tour (Winter)
Check their website for more information.
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Chena Hot Springs Resort
17600 Chena Hot Springs RdChena Hot Springs is a resort at the end of Chena Hot Springs Road.
The following are available even if you are not a guest at the resort:
Hot Springs
Chena Kennel Tour
Aurora Ice Museum
Dog Training Tour
ATV Tour (Summer)
Horseback Riding (Summer)
Dog Sled Tour (Winter)
Snowmachine Tour (Winter)
Check their website for more information.
Food Scene
Some of my favorite places to eat.
Bobby's has excellent food and super friendly employees. Often you will see Bobby and his sister Rena pitch in serving food or drinks. We personally love the atmosphere, you are not just a guest but a guest in their home. Oh, and let's not forget the heated arm rests at the bar, especially during the winter months, they will get your hands nice and toasty!
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Bobbys Downtown
609 2nd AveBobby's has excellent food and super friendly employees. Often you will see Bobby and his sister Rena pitch in serving food or drinks. We personally love the atmosphere, you are not just a guest but a guest in their home. Oh, and let's not forget the heated arm rests at the bar, especially during the winter months, they will get your hands nice and toasty!
Ivan and his crew have made The Crepery a must visit eatery in Fairbanks. Everything is made fresh and delicious. Savory, sweet, and breakfast crepes, their menu selection has at least tripled since they started several years ago. Often the line is out the door. During summer they have outdoor seating as well.
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The Crepery
523 2nd AveIvan and his crew have made The Crepery a must visit eatery in Fairbanks. Everything is made fresh and delicious. Savory, sweet, and breakfast crepes, their menu selection has at least tripled since they started several years ago. Often the line is out the door. During summer they have outdoor seating as well.
East Ramp Wood Fired Pizza has excellent pizza with delicious fresh topping, and weekly specials. You will find them on the other side of the airport, under the Air Traffic Control tower. Besides the delicious pizzas and appetizers, there is also an incredible view of the runway. You can watch planes of all sizes take off and land and should they be too far away to see, you can use the provided binoculars to spot your plane!
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East Ramp Wood Fired Pizza
3788 University Ave SEast Ramp Wood Fired Pizza has excellent pizza with delicious fresh topping, and weekly specials. You will find them on the other side of the airport, under the Air Traffic Control tower. Besides the delicious pizzas and appetizers, there is also an incredible view of the runway. You can watch planes of all sizes take off and land and should they be too far away to see, you can use the provided binoculars to spot your plane!
Good pizza in a rustic, Italian godfather style!
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Geraldo's Italian Restaurant
701 College RdGood pizza in a rustic, Italian godfather style!
Takeout pizza made from scratch, baked in a wood burning oven, with all kinds of unique toppings and names, like The Dilly Dilly, Burning Bumble Bee, Okie Dokie Artichokie but also classic favorites (Supreme, Classic Margherita, Pepperoni) and more.
My recommendation: order a day in advance and pick it up on your way back from town. That will guarantee you the best experience.
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The Hungry Robot
910 Old Steese HwyTakeout pizza made from scratch, baked in a wood burning oven, with all kinds of unique toppings and names, like The Dilly Dilly, Burning Bumble Bee, Okie Dokie Artichokie but also classic favorites (Supreme, Classic Margherita, Pepperoni) and more.
My recommendation: order a day in advance and pick it up on your way back from town. That will guarantee you the best experience.
Cheerful and colorful decor. Fabulous food!
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Gallo's Mexican Restaurant
60 College RdCheerful and colorful decor. Fabulous food!
Noodle House
731 2nd AvenueMom and pop place with delicious thai food!
Shopping
Three floors of vintage and antique items. Not only that, but they are the farthest north antique store. They have 20 dealers and are located in a historical house.
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Blue Door Antiques
315 Illinois StThree floors of vintage and antique items. Not only that, but they are the farthest north antique store. They have 20 dealers and are located in a historical house.
Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, have some hot cocoa, get your special ornament, and maybe a game or two. Sweaters, hats, stickers, magnets, everything at the Santa Claus House is themed... you guessed it, in Christmas style.
Oh, and don't forget to take a peek at the reindeer, they are patiently waiting for their big night!
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Casa de Santa Claus
101 St Nicholas DrVisit Santa and Mrs. Claus, have some hot cocoa, get your special ornament, and maybe a game or two. Sweaters, hats, stickers, magnets, everything at the Santa Claus House is themed... you guessed it, in Christmas style.
Oh, and don't forget to take a peek at the reindeer, they are patiently waiting for their big night!
Roxy doesn't only carry furniture; she also has a section set aside for vintage toys and more.
Roxy’s Secondhand
101 College RoadRoxy doesn't only carry furniture; she also has a section set aside for vintage toys and more.
Quaint antique store located in a historical bath house. Limited hours, call before going.
Thriftiques Antiques
825 First AvenueQuaint antique store located in a historical bath house. Limited hours, call before going.
Fresh produce and local artists. Every Wednesday and Saturday during the summer.
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Tanana Valley Farmers Market
2600 College RdFresh produce and local artists. Every Wednesday and Saturday during the summer.
Northern Threads Inc.
1875 University Ave SThey have a wonderful selection of high quality Alaska themed fabric!
Sightseeing
Amazing that this pipeline runs all the way from Deadhorse to Valdez. Learn more about the pipeline through the visuals on display and the explanations available.
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Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point
1671 Steese HwyAmazing that this pipeline runs all the way from Deadhorse to Valdez. Learn more about the pipeline through the visuals on display and the explanations available.
If you like to learn more about Alaska's history, animals, and see artifacts, make sure to visit the Museum of the North at the University of Alaska.
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Museum of the North
1962 Yukon DrIf you like to learn more about Alaska's history, animals, and see artifacts, make sure to visit the Museum of the North at the University of Alaska.
The cruises are an experience you will never forget! Enjoy the serenity and magnitude, at the same time, of the glaciers and listen for the creaking and cracking when they are about to calf. Don't forget to take a lot of pictures!
My recommendation: Dress warm, in layers, and get a seat inside. Close to the glacier the temperatures drop significantly.
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Stan Stephens Glacier & Wildlife Cruises
112 N Harbor DrThe cruises are an experience you will never forget! Enjoy the serenity and magnitude, at the same time, of the glaciers and listen for the creaking and cracking when they are about to calf. Don't forget to take a lot of pictures!
My recommendation: Dress warm, in layers, and get a seat inside. Close to the glacier the temperatures drop significantly.
It is a 4.5 hour drive to the Arctic Circle. I recommend to sign up with a tour company to go there. Most car rental agencies do not permit driving the Dalton Highway.
Arctic Circle
It is a 4.5 hour drive to the Arctic Circle. I recommend to sign up with a tour company to go there. Most car rental agencies do not permit driving the Dalton Highway.
Gold panning
Gold daughters is a great place to try your hand at gold panning. Not only gold can be found in your 'poke' but also other gems. The cabin where you buy your 'poke' has a table with examples of the various gemstones. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable.
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Gold Daughters
1671 Steese HwyGold daughters is a great place to try your hand at gold panning. Not only gold can be found in your 'poke' but also other gems. The cabin where you buy your 'poke' has a table with examples of the various gemstones. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable.
City/town information
Where it is Christmas year-round! Within the city limits of North Pole, you will find that all the light posts look like candy canes!
Mail your friends and relatives a postcard with a North Pole cancellation stamp. You will find the post office located on Santa Claus Lane!
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North Pole
Where it is Christmas year-round! Within the city limits of North Pole, you will find that all the light posts look like candy canes!
Mail your friends and relatives a postcard with a North Pole cancellation stamp. You will find the post office located on Santa Claus Lane!
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Public transportation
Everything downtown is within walking distance. If you want to go further away, a cab or rental car are your fastest options. There is an app for public transportation which will tell you bus times and locations.
No te pierdas
Local flea market
Blue Door Antiques hosts a flea market three times during the summer months (May, June, July). Call them to find out when the next one is.
Qué debes empacar
Dress in layers
Alaska can be cold and can be hot. Depending on the time of year. But I have seen snow in June!
For summers bring light clothing, a mix of short and long sleeves. A light jacket and good walking shoes.
If you plan on going to Valdez on a sightseeing cruise, bring a warm jacket with a hood and pockets (to keep hands warm). It does get very chilly so close to the glacier!
Denali trip? Dress warm! The mountains can be very cool.
Making an outing to the Chena Hot Springs? Bring your bathing suit and a towel.
Above all, dress in layers.
Costumbres y cultura
Friendly Alaskans
Alaskans are very friendly people. Especially shopkeepers might ask you where you are from and what your plans are. They will give you tips and advice on places of interest. And most of all, every Alaskan has a story to tell about how they ended up in Alaska!
Antes de que te vayas
Stan Stephens Cruises
Contact them beforehand and make your reservations.