- 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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At the 397-square mile Chena River Recreation Area, visitors can kayak, canoe, and fish on the Chena River, ski, snowmobile, hike, and camp. The recreation area is home to moose, lynx, bear, and snowshoe hare.
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Founded in 1979, the Alaskaland Pioneer Air Museum seeks to gather, preserve, and increase awareness of Alaska aviation history. The museum features a permanent collection of aviation artifacts, including some planes.
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The only historical theme park in the state of Alaska, Pioneer Park features a wide variety of attractions. There are multiple museums devoted to different aspects of state history, as well as numerous shops, shows, and activities.
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Goldstream Cinemas is a movie theater that features reclining seats, RealD 3D movie showings, IMAX movies, and Dolby ATMOS technology. The theater is available to rent for private screenings and birthday parties.
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101 Dunkel Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701
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With the help of life-sized dioramas which depict the seasons of Alaska, Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center offers its visitors a glimpse into the wonders of this land even before they start visiting it.
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3740 Lyle Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99705
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Alaska-Wildlife-Guide Private Day Tours offers guided tours for persons or groups who are interested in nature adventures. Patrons can engage in guided one day trips or weekend tours and will learn more about habits and customs of the country.
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Angel Rocks Trail is a flat, wide trail traveling through a spruce and aspen forest alongside the Chena River. About 1/4 mile into the trail is a beaver dam with an interpretive sign describing beavers and their exceptional engineering skills.
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Recognized as 'The Number One Show Throughout Alaska and Canada', Palace Theater hosts a special performance of 'The Golden Heart Revue'. The show features a humorous and educational take on the early history of Fairbanks.
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A documentary about the 1928 dredge which mined the land for millions of ounces of gold, the Gold Dredge No. 8 is a family owned business since 1994. Gold digging and panning are also incuded in th tour.
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1300 College Road, Fairbanks, AK 99701
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On the 2,000 acres of Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge there are 4 miles of trails, on from which birdwatchers can spot cranes, ducks, and geese, among the many other bird species.