Fairbanks is located in central Alaska. The picturesque place is well known for the splendid tour programs it offers, to view its frozen zones and exotic animals.
Time to visit: The best time to visit Fairbanks is during summer. The winter temperatures of Fairbanks can get quite extreme (which lasts from September to April).
Major Attractions in Fairbanks :
University of Alaska Museum - The museum houses a marvelous display of historical material and unusual artifacts
The El Dorado Gold Mine - A train ride led by authentic gold miners.
Riverboat Discovery Tours - A three-and-a-half-hour cruise on a riverboat which sails through two rivers. It sails past demonstrations of local activities on the shore followed by a tour of a simulated Athabascan Indian village.
Gold Dredge No. 8 - An authentic gold-mining site. One can see the machine that scooped up and separated gold from gravel.
Museum of the North at UA -The museum has an exhibit of botanical, geological, zoological, and cultural collections
Steese Highway- The road is known for its scenic sights. It turns through the White Mountains and leads to mining sites, hot-springs resorts and recreational options
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McKinley Explorer - A scenic railroad spanning 356 miles, from Fairbanks to Anchorage
Chena River Recreation Area - This area offer many trails for day hikes.
Large Animal Research Station - In this 134 acre set up one can see muskoxen, caribou and domestic reindeer.
Alaska land - Pioneer Park - the Park was built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the purchase of Alaska from Russia. This theme part includes a mock gold-rush town with authentic pioneer log cabins, mining equipment, museums, a replicated Native American village and a huge, sternwheeler open for tours.
Renowned Hotels for vacations in Fairbanks
- Springhill Suites Fairbanks
- Sophie's Station
- West mark Fairbanks Hotel and Conference Center
- Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge
- Wedgwood Resort
- Best Western Fairbanks Inn
Some famous restaurants to dine during vacations in Fairbanks
- Thai House Restaurant
- Turtle Club
- Gambardella's Pasta Bella
- Vallata
- Pump House Restaurant & Saloon
- Pike's Landing
- Two Rivers Lodge Fine Dining
- Geraldo's Restaurant
- Ivory Jack's
- Castle Restaurant & Lounge
Vacations in Fairbanks are always an exhilarating experience.
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