- TripBuzz found 30 things to do with kids in or near Fairbanks, Alaska, including 2 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like North Pole and Pleasant Valley.
- From McKinley Explorer to Mount Aurora Skiland, the Fairbanks area offers 22 different types of family activities, including: Dog Sleds, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Theaters and Skiing & Snowboarding.
- Fairbanks is a home rule city located in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. The second largest city in the state, behind Anchorage, is populated with 32,000 residents. Home of the oldest Alaskan collegiate institution, the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the city upholds a college town environment with an air of historical importance.
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McKinley Explorer is a scenic railroad operating between Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali, and Fairbanks. Guests on the train enjoy automated narration of the sites that they are seeing, live presentations, and dining services.
16.9 Miles
Both beginner and advanced slopes are available at Mount Aurora Skiland, making it a good choice for families with children. Equipment rentals, a day lodge, and a comprehensive snack bar are also available on site.
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As a skiing resort, Moose Mountain offers challenging ski courses for intermediate to advanced level skiers and snowboarders. The resort provides hourly and daily rental packages for skis, snowboards, and boots.
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The winner of the 2013 Fairbanks Convention, the Running Reindeer Ranch offers its visitors the opportunity of meeting its 7 reindeer and finding out a there is about this species. The reindeer are roaming freely on the ranch.
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907 Yukon Dr., Fairbanks, AK 99775
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1 of the 1.4 million artifacts and specimens exhibited at the University Of Alaska Museum of the North is a 36,000 years-old mummified bison. The permanent collections are from the most diverse domains, from archeology and paleontology to fine arts and film.
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A family business from 1898 and spanning over 5 generations, the Riverboat Discovery Tours offers 3 hours tours on a boat with a capacity of 900.
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Just Short of Magic is a dog mushing school that also provides educational tours of the nearby community. The company also offers an authentic Alaskan yurt that can be rented overnight year-round.
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Sirius Sled Dogs Day Tours provides several tour packages where guests can either ride in the sled or stand on the runners while the dogs mush away. During the summer, the dogs pull carts instead of sleds.
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The only historic-themed park in Alaska, Alaskaland - Pioneer Park covers 44 acres and has on its site a Gold Rush Town, a replica of a native village with genuine artifacts, a Pioneer Hall and Museum, and many others.
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1029 O'Brien Street, Fairbanks, AK 99709
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Denali Adventures - Private Day Tours is a business that offers guests the opportunity to tour the scenic Alaskan Denali area by dogsled. During the tours, guests are led by Alaskan Husky's through picturesque local forests, trails, and frozen lakes.