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The Golden Heart City
Uncovering Fairbanks
The largest city in the interior region of Alaska - Fairbanks is a home rule city and the borough seat of the Fairbanks North Star. Fairbanks is known for its extreme weather. The summers in Fairbanks are usually warm with temperatures reaching 90 degree Fahrenheit and the same goes for winters that are extremely cold and dry, with temperatures dipping down to -60 degrees Fahrenheit.
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At 64 degrees north latitude, the locals embrace the natural world. The Aurora Borealis – the natural light phenomenon fills the sky of the vibrant river city in the far North. Be it rich Alaska Native culture, thriving arts community or authentic Alaskan activities, you will find all of it in Fairbanks.
Visit Fairbanks to experience the beauty of exciting and different seasons. The summers in Fairbanks are all about the sun whereas the winters are all about fun. The fall is beautiful yet brief, the spring is joyful and quick, the summer is sunny and the winter is snowy. Fairbanks is also known as the Land of the Midnight Sun as it experiences 70 straight days of sunshine from April to August.
When in Fairbanks, don’t forget to visit the Arctic Circle that is 196 driving miles north of Fairbanks. This is one place that many dream about visiting at least once in a lifetime. A visit to the Arctic Circle will surely be remembered forever.
Popular Attractions
Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum
This museum is house to 80 working antique vehicles that highlight the evolution of the automobile and the history of motor vehicles in Alaska. The automobiles that are on display in the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum belong to the pre-World War II era. A visit to the museum will offer you a trip back into the rugged formative years of Alaska.
The Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum also has large historic photos and videos that bring life to the emerging Alaska of the early 20th century. Apart from the automobiles, the museum also has a Vintage Clothing section that explores the ways fashion has changed in Alaska over eight decades. The entry ticket to Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum cost $10 for per adult and $5 for per child aged between six and twelve. Entry to the museum for kids aged five and under is free.
University of Alaska Museum of the North
Your trip to Fairbanks is incomplete if you don’t visit University of Alaska Museum of the North. Visit this museum and its award winning galleries to discover stories about the people, places and wildlife of Alaska. The center of attraction at the museum is a 36,000-year-old Ice Age bison that has been preserved using permafrost. The museum also houses ‘The Place Where You Go to Listen’, which is an ever-changing sound and light environment driven by the real-time position of the sun, moon, earthquakes and aurora activity.
Pioneer Park
The park which was earlier called ‘Alaskaland’ was renamed as Pioneer Park in the year 2001. The Pioneer Park is bordered by the Chena River in the north. The park designed on the lines of a historical theme is an attempt to recreate Alaskan old days. The Pioneer Air Transportation Museum inside the park holds aviation history of Alaska. You can take the MACS Blue or Red Line bus to reach the Pioneer Park.
Ice Museum
A hot sunny day in Fairbanks won’t feel hot once you enter the ice museum. Apart from life-size ice displays, this museum has a freezer to help you feel like it is 20 degrees below zero. Try going inside the freezer to feel what it has to offer. The museum is open from 10 in the morning to 8 in the evening.
Chena Hot Springs
While in Fairbanks, make sure to drive on the scenic Chena Hot Springs Road that passes through the Chena River State Recreation Area. Once in the recreation area, you can choose to either hike, camp, fish or float. The area also has Chena Hot Springs Resort that is well known for the aurora viewing opportunities it offers. Make it a point to visit the Chena Hot Springs when in Fairbanks.
Getting Around in the City
- Motor Coach and Bus
- Taxis and Shuttles
- Car Rental
- Air Taxis & Charters
- RV & Motorhome Rentals
- Railroad
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