Things to Do with Kids in Fairbanks, AK

  • 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.
  • 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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15.2 Miles
84% 172 votes
National & State Parks Fairbanks, AK MoreLess Info
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.
1.8 Miles
79% 43 votes
Aviation Museums 2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701 MoreLess Info
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.
1.6 Miles
47% 19 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701 MoreLess Info
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.
1.1 Miles
17% 12 votes
Movie Theaters 1855 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701 MoreLess Info
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.
0.9 Miles
97% 3536 votes
Visitor Centers 101 Dunkel Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701 MoreLess Info
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.
14.7 Miles
98% 244 votes
Bus Tours 3740 Lyle Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99705 MoreLess Info
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.
1.9 Miles
96% 55 votes
Hiking Trails Chena River Road, Fairbanks, AK MoreLess Info
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.
1.6 Miles
93% 67 votes
Theaters Pioneer Park, Fairbanks, AK 99701 MoreLess Info
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.
7.4 Miles
89% 3280 votes
Historic Districts 1755 Old Steese Hwy, Fairbanks, AK 99712 MoreLess Info
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.
1.7 Miles
85% 1216 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1300 College Road, Fairbanks, AK 99701 MoreLess Info
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.
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