Fairbanks

Originally a gold rush boomtown, now known as the “Golden Heart of Alaska,” visitors find Fairbanks inviting, engaging and awe-inspiring—the heart of the last frontier. Take a deep breath and explore Fairbanks! Get lucky panning for gold, float the Chena River, mingle with reindeer and musk oxen, cool off in an ice museum, take a refreshing hike and look for birds and wildlife, visit a dog mushing kennel or be captivated by an array of art galleries, museums, cultural activities and historic sites. After the snow flies Fairbanks offers a host of additional cool things to do and see like skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, curling, hockey, sledding, ice fishing, dog mushing and ice sculpting. Quirky and invigorating, Fairbanks is an outstanding and authentic year-round destination.

General Information:

• Fairbanks is Alaska’s second-largest population center, located within the Fairbanks North Star Borough which has a population of nearly 100,000.
• Centrally located in Alaska’s Interior, Fairbanks is north of Denali National Park and Preserve and south of the Arctic Circle. 
• The 100-mile long Chena River runs through the middle of town and is a focal point for events and activities. 
• The Alaska Highway, Trans-Alaska Pipeline System, military bases, mining and the University of Alaska are all integral to Fairbanks.