As a home-grown Fairbanksan, this is my list of favorite things to do around my hometown. This list is for the person who is visiting Fairbanks, Alaska for the first time and wants to experience the city, culture and get a taste of interior Alaska! E...
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Food finds!
The best specialty pizza. Fire roasted with unique toppings. My favorite is the Spicy Islander!
The Hungry Robot
My absolute favorite sit-down restaurant in Fairbanks. The best Greek dishes, with a delicious drink and appetizer menu as well! I love the baked spaghetti
Bobby's Downtown
The best coffee shop in town! But it doesn’t just stop at coffee, they have smoothies, and other treats too! I love their Bavarian Pretzels and Lotus drinks
Bucko's Coffee
The cutest little local-grown shop for produce and local inspired crafts. Support local business and shop at Roaming Root
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Tours and places to see
My favorite place to wind down on a cold winter day! Who ever thought you could go swimming outside when it’s -40°!
A lot of summer and winter activities alike, including dog sledding, ATV tours, an ice hotel and more. ☺️
Chena Hot Springs Resort
One of the best tours in Fairbanks! If you want to see what the Golden Heart city is all about, this tour is quite perfect for a well rounded visit. It starts with a calm float down the river, includes a visit to a dog mushing kennel, a native villag...
Riverboat Discovery
If you’re looking for something to do on a gorgeous summer day, spend some time in nature at the botanical gardens. It has a nice view of the city, and the Alaska range mountains on a clear day.