Fairbanks, Alaska

Fairbanks is a city in the US state of Alaska. It is a Home Rule City in Fairbanks North Star Borough. Founded as a gold rush town in 20th century, it was incorporated in November 1903 and was named after popular Indiana senator Charles W. Fairbanks. It is the commercial center for Interior Alaska and was also the construction hub for the Trans-Alaska Pipeline in 1975-1977. The city developed a lot to become the largest city in the Interior region of Alaska and second largest in the state.

Area & Location: Located in the heart of Alaska's Interior, on both shores of the Chena River, Fairbanks lies at 64.837780º Latitude North and 147.71639º Longitude West. The city occupies a total area of 84.6 sq. km with 82.5 sq. km of land and 2.1 sq. km of water. The city has a population of 30,224 with a density of 366.3 sq. km.

Tourist Attractions: The city is a popular tourist destination. It has many parks, gardens and a number of interesting places that has made the city a favorite haunt for the tourists.

Transportation: Fairbanks International Airport serves the city. Alaska Railroad helps in movement from one place to another. It is also a major shipping center. Highways, roads, flyovers ease the journey through the city.

Hotels: The excellent location and exceptional service are the features of Fairbanks hotels. SpringHill Suites Fairbanks, Sophie's Station, Westmark Fairbanks Hotel and Conference Center, Wedgewood Resort, Bridgewater Hotel, Regency Fairbanks Hotel Chena Hot Springs Resort, Comfort Inn, Pike's Waterfront Lodge and Ranch Motel are the famous hotels in the city.

Places of Attraction: Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge -a bird sanctuary, Georgeson Botanical Garden, Georgeson Botanical Garden, Eagle Summit and Pioneer Park are the interesting spots in the city. University of Alaska Museum of North, Museum in Pioneer Park, Dog Musher's Museum, Ice Museum are the special museums in the city. Visitors can explore the city of Fairbanks by having a boat ride along its Chena River.