The Land of the Midnight Sun
A city known for long daylight hours in the summers and the best starry nights for northern lights viewing in the winters, Fairbanks is truly a land of natural wonders! The longest recorded day in Fairbanks is the summer solstice on June 21 with 21 hours and 49 minutes of daylight, and the shortest recorded day is the winter solstice on December 21 with only 3 hours and 43 minutes of daylight.
Fairbanks tells its story through native art and culture, remnants of gold rush history, natural beauty, and the trans-Alaskan oil pipeline. Visit Fairbanks to explore native Alaskan culture through art galleries, museums, and cultural centers, bathe in natural hot springs, experience world-class aurora sightings, or even as a starting point for any Arctic expedition or a day trip to the Arctic Circle.
Fairbanks Shopping
Fairbanks Shopping
Home to the Athabascan Indians and Inupiaq and Yupik Inuits, Fairbanks has a rich array of ornaments and artifacts made out of walrus bone, whale baleen, caribou antler, birch bark, moose hide, and much more.
You will also find exquisite collections of native Alaskan-made quills, baskets, and beadwork.
Fairbanks Restaurants
Fairbanks Restaurants
From locally sourced food cafes & trucks to international cuisine, Fairbanks has many food choices to ensure that you find something delicious and satisfying for each of your meals.
Thai-food lovers take heart, Fairbanks has the most Thai restaurants per capita of any city in the US: 24 to be exact.
About Fairbanks
About Fairbanks
Due to its location in the interior region of the state, Fairbanks provides a perfect backdrop to start your mesmerizing trip.
Captivated by the natural surroundings of Fairbanks, local artists give birth to art that is inspired by both nature and the native culture. Events such as the Festival of Native Arts, the Midnight Sun Festival, and the Yukon Quest, learn about Fairbanks enriching local culture.
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View the Aurora Borealis
With the northern lights visible from Fairbanks 200 days a year, no trip is complete without a bit of aurora gazing. Check out UAF’s KP index to see the forecast!
Midnight Sun Festival
Arctic Circle Day Trip
Chena Hot Springs
Museum of the North
Hike to Wickersham Dome
Day Trip to the North Pole
No trip to Alaska is complete without visiting the North Pole! Located 45-min from Fairbanks, visit the real town of North Pole, Alaska, complete with Santa’s workshop and toys.
Pioneer Park
Fountainhead Auto Museum
Yukon Quest
Held each year in February, the Yukon Quest is the most challenging dog sled race in the world traveling 1,000 miles between Fairbanks, Alaska, and Whitehorse, Yukon.