- Our list of the best things to do in Fairbanks, Alaska, features the top 36 nearby activities — including 16 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Fairbanks, AK has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Tours, and Winter Activities.
- The results below include the top 34 things to do within the city of Fairbanks, AK , followed by 2 popular activities in nearby cities, including North Pole and Pleasant Valley
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1.7 Miles
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.
7.5 Miles
100%
37 votes
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.
3.7 Miles
Since 1917, students have been educated at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks. Over 10,800 students receive their education at this institution with popular majors including biological sciences, business administration, mechanical engineering, psychology, and emergency services.
15.2 Miles
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.
4.4 Miles
Georgeson Botanical Garden provides an opportunity to observe the wildlife, birds, plants and insects that live in Alaska. They feature a developing children's garden and they have the region's famous giant cabbages on display.
3.2 Miles
80%
90 votes
4630 Old Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709
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The Great Alaskan Bowl Company is one of the few remaining wooden bowl manufacturers in the United States. Visitors can watch the craftspeople make many types of bowls from trees harvested in Alaska, as well as buy bowls from the showroom.
1.0 Miles
100%
6 votes
1852 2nd Avenue, Riverfront Theatre, Fairbanks, AK 99701
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The main stage at Fairbanks Drama Association & Children's Theatre performs six annual productions between September and May for a three-weekend run. The children's theatre offers classes for ages 5 through 18.
1.6 Miles
Owned and managed by the nearby resort of the same name, Wedgewood Wildlife Sanctuary is a boreal forest and wetlands hosting over 100 bird species and a dozen different mammals. The park offers multiple gentle walking trails and marked paths.
1.8 Miles
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.
5.1 Miles
At the Large Animal Research Station, visitors can see muskox, caribou, and reindeer. Visitors can shop in the gift shop featuring raw and spun qiviut, muskox hair, along with related clothing and souveniers.