Gold Rush Charm

  • Points of Interest

    • Chena Hot Springs
    • Chena Riverwalk
    • Creamer's Field
    • Fairbanks International Airport
    • Fairbanks Rail Depot
    • Fountainhead Wedgewood Wildlife Sanctuary
    • Georgeson Botanical Garden
    • Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center
    • Pioneer Air Museum
    • Santa Claus House in North Pole, Alaska
    • Tanana Valley Railroad Museum
    • Trans-Alaska Pipeline
    • University of Alaska Museum of the North

  • Activities

    • ATVing
    • City tours
    • Dinner theater
    • Gold panning
    • Riverboat tours
    • Sled dog visits
    • Wine & food tasting

Photo Gallery

The glowing green sky of the aurora borealis

Fairbanks is a prime viewing spot for the aurora borealis, or Northern Lights.

A gold panner showing travelers how it's done

Pan for gold in the Golden Heart City at the historic Gold Dredge 8.

The Riverboat Discovery sternwheeler on the Chena River

The calm Chena River reflecting the blue sky

The Chena River flows through downtown Fairbanks to the outskirts of the city.

The white, modern structure of the Museum of the North

The University of Alaska Museum of the North holds over 1.5 million artifacts in its collections.

Destination Map

Featured Excursion

Riverboat Discovery Cruise & Gold Dredge 8 Combo

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Visiting Pioneer Park in Fairbanks, Alaska

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Guide to seeing the northern lights in Alaska

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Visit the Aurora Ice Museum and Bar

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