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Top 11 Things To Do in Fairbanks

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#1Full-Day Arctic Circle Tour

Your Alaskan Arctic Circle tour day begins when we pick you up from your Fairbanks accommodations at 10am in the morning. Along the way you will see stunning...

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Full-Day Arctic Circle Tour

#2Northern Lights & Arctic Circle Winter Excursion

Embark on a full-day excursion to the Arctic Circle for a chance to see the Northern Lights dance across the evening sky. Learn about the Trans-Alaska Pipeli...

recommend94% of travelers recommend

$225
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Northern Lights & Arctic Circle Winter Excursion

#3Adventure North: Arctic Circle Aurora One-Day Tour

Leave the city of Fairbanks behind and travel one of the “loneliest roads in the world”- the Dalton Highway, featured in the series “Ice Road Truckers.” Alon...

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Adventure North: Arctic Circle Aurora One-Day Tour

#4Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs Winter Tour

Discover the best of interior Alaska with a guided excursion to the splendid Chena Hot Springs Resort with an opportunity to relax in the invigorating waters...

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$175
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Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs Winter Tour

#5Historical City Tour & Reindeer Farm Visit

Set out to explore the historical highlights of Fairbanks with an expert guide. Learn about the building of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, hear tales of the misa...

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Historical City Tour & Reindeer Farm Visit

#6Aurora Borealis Viewing Lodge Tour

Head out of Fairbanks and away from the light pollution of the city for the chance to glimpse the magic of the Northern Lights at a wilderness lodge. In warm...

recommend70% of travelers recommend

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Aurora Borealis Viewing Lodge Tour

#7Arctic Circle Tour

Take off for the ultimate Alaskan roadtrip as you venture north on the famed Dalton Highway to reach the Arctic Circle. Absorb the immensity of the Alaskan t...

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$200
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Arctic Circle Tour

#8Day Trip to Chena Hot Springs Resort with Ice Museum & Lunch

Devote an entire day to soaking in the hot springs and discovering the geothermal attractions at Chena Hot Springs Resort. Check out incredible sculptures in...

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$210
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Day Trip to Chena Hot Springs Resort with Ice Museum & Lunch

#9Midnight Northern Lights Tour at Chena Hot Springs Resort

Steaming hot springs framed by snowbanks, the serenity of the Alaskan wilderness after dark, and the opportunity to glimpse the dancing colors of the Norther...

recommend88% of travelers recommend

$260
per adult
Midnight Northern Lights Tour at Chena Hot Springs Resort

#10Northern Lights Tour at the Murphy Dome

Escape the city lights of Fairbanks and North Pole with a short ride to Murphy Dome Air Force Station for optimal views of the Aurora Borealis. Witness ruby ...

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$95
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Northern Lights Tour at the Murphy Dome

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Things To Do in Fairbanks

If you’re contemplating a trip to Fairbanks sometime in the near future, you may be wondering what the major must-see attractions are available in this former gold rush community. The types of things to do in Fairbanks depend on the time of year of your visit. Summer guests of the Last Frontier can choose to take a flightseeing trip over the Article Circle, take a ride on a local steamship, rent a car and visit Denali National Park, or enjoy a meal of freshly prepared Alaska seafood in one of the many good dining spots in Fairbanks. You can probably even find an informal softball game going on at the city park at 1 a.m. Don't worry about being kept awake by the constant daylight, though; hotels and other accommodations routinely provide blackout curtains so guests can get a good's night sleep.

Although the majority of tourist trade in Fairbanks takes place during the summer months, winter is a fascinating time to visit. Among the favorite Fairbanks excursions of winter guests are dogsledding, snowmobiling, ice fishing, and watching the Northern Lights. Fairbanks tours to the nearby hills outside of town are very popular in the winter among tourists who come to Alaska specifically to see the Northern Lights, and those who have been fortunate enough to see them say winter is the best time to visit the Fairbanks area. Thermal hot springs and creeks exist east of Fairbanks, and many visitors soak in the hot mineral waters while the temperatures are twenty below zero. Another one of popular winter attractions in Fairbanks is the annual ice carving competition featuring work by the world's top ice carvers.

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