2016 Visitors Guide

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2016 Visitors Guide

© Kevin G. Smith/AlaskaStock.com
Nature
Unrivaled
At 64 degrees north latitude, the sky
takes on a capricious life of its own—
a canvas for the aurora borealis, the
midnight sun, and sunsets and sunrises that linger. Here there are serious
mountain ranges, pristine rivers and
lakes, abundant wildlife and a certain poignant solitude that is found
nowhere else on earth. Experience
nature unrivaled. Cross the Arctic
Circle, shadow remarkable wildlife,
revel in the midnight sun, hike the tundra and boreal forests, view spectacular
landscapes and linger outside with eyes
turned towards the night sky to see
the light of the aurora borealis. Where
else can you travel to such a remote
locale and still enjoy all the amenities of
a charming downtown, a thriving arts
community, rich Alaska Native culture,
authentic Alaskan activities and attractions and endless opportunities for
exploration?
Cover: Golden Heart Plaza and the William Ransom Wood
Centennial Bridge are located on the banks of the Chena
River in the heart of downtown Fairbanks.
This Page: A winter’s evening sunset shines through a grove
of frost-covered quaking aspen in Fairbanks’ boreal forest.
Sherman Hogue/Explore Fairbanks
Now that you have the
guide, scan here with your
smart phone for even more
inspiration for your trip to
Fairbanks!
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Table of Contents
FEATURES
4 Fairbanks
Alaska’s “Golden Heart City.”
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Denali
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Aurora Season
Crown jewel of the Alaska Range.
Capture nature’s light show.
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Midnight Sun
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Gateway
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Gold Rush History
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Alaska Native Culture
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Arts & Entertainment
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Winter Season
Everlasting sunshine.
Adventures of a lifetime.
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Pure gold without the rush.
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A rich tapestry of Alaska’s Native heritage.
Inspiration and imagination.
A traveler’s winter paradise.
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BONUS FEATURES
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Look for these icons throughout the guide.
Golden Heart Alaskans
Find out what local residents
love most.
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Fairbanks Crafted
Breweries, distilleries, farmers
markets and more.
Tanana Notes
Explore the outdoors.
Find Your Park
Discover the regions’ national
parks and refuges.
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REGIONAL SECTIONS
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Explore
Fairbanks
Discover the
warmth.
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Denali
Neighbors
Just a short
drive away.
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Interior
Neighbors
Visit colorful
places nearby.
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Arctic
Neighbors
An unforgettable
journey.
Alaskan
Neighbors
Beyond the
“Golden Heart.”
EXTRAS
20 Calendar of Events
Small town, big events.
74 Who To Call
Find that important phone number.
58 Fairbanks Golden Heart Greeters
Visit one-on-one with a real Alaskan.
74 Business Index
Know the name? Find it fast!
67 Travel Tips
Get the inside story.
75 ExploreFairbanks.com
Check out the website and connect via social
With warm regards,
Karl Kassel, Mayor
Fairbanks North Star Borough
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CITY OF FAIRBANKS
On behalf of the
City of Fairbanks,
I invite you to visit
our vibrant, exciting, and culturally
diverse community.
Aside from serving
as a jumping-off
place to the inspiring wilderness, we
are the cultural center of the Interior
and rich in historical heritage. Easy accessibility, convenient meeting facilities, fine hotels, excellent dining, and
an abundance of wildlife contribute
to making Fairbanks one of the finest
destinations in North America.
Interior Alaska people are particularly
noted for their hospitality and sense of
community, which make visitors feel
special and at home. If we are lucky
enough to have you visit I assure you
our community will exceed your expectations. We warmly welcome you
to our home and Golden Heart City.
Yours sincerely,
John Eberhart, Mayor
City of Fairbanks
CITY OF NORTH POLE
As mayor of the
City of North Pole
and on behalf of
the North Pole City
Council, I would
like to welcome you
to visit North Pole,
Alaska, “Where the
spirit of Christmas lives year round!”
Here you will find many things to
delight your curiosity, from candy
cane light posts, festive street names
such as Santa Claus Lane, Snowman
Lane, and St. Nicholas Drive to wonderful venues decorated in Christmas
décor. North Pole is dedicated to a
positive, safe, and productive environment for people that live here and
visitors. If you have time, come and
visit me at City Hall and have a cup of
coffee or hot chocolate. I look forward
to meeting you.
City of North Pole
FNSB
FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR BOROUGH
Fairbanks is deservedly called the
“Golden Heart” of
Alaska. As the mayor of the Fairbanks
North Star Borough,
I welcome you to
come and enjoy the
hospitality of our famously friendly
community. This guide presents a
sampling of what we have to offer,
but the best needs to be experienced.
Genuine enthusiasm and a personal
heartfelt greeting can’t be adequately
captured in a photograph or a paragraph. Fairbanksans are fiercely independent creatures, but are quick
to share and show off the unique
features that make us all proud to call
Fairbanks home. Come visit us, and
let’s create unforgettable memories
together.
media.
City of Fairbanks
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Fairbanks, North Pole, Alaska and Denali maps.
Sincerely,
Bryce Ward, Mayor
City of North Pole
MORRIS THOMPSON CULTURAL AND VISITORS CENTER
Make this your first stop in Fairbanks
Not only beautiful but informative, the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center in downtown Fairbanks has brochures, maps, free WiFi and telephone, daily lodging availability, and local walking and driving tours. Serving as the regional visitor facility, the friendly and knowledgeable staff have answers to all your questions. The free 9,000-square-foot exhibit hall features
outstanding displays and dioramas showcasing Interior Alaska’s people, wildlife, landscapes and
seasons. Enjoy free films and programs on Alaska’s natural and cultural history. The center also
has an artisans’ workshop, a planning area for outdoor excursions, cultural programs and an
Alaska Geographic store.
The Center is home to Explore Fairbanks, Alaska Public Lands Information
Center, Alaska Geographic, Denakkanaaga and Tanana Chiefs
Conference Cultural Programs.
Explore Fairbanks
Information Centers
Morris Thompson Cultural
and Visitors Center
101 Dunkel Street
Fairbanks, Alaska 99701
Open 7 days a week year-round
Jan. 2 – May 13 • 8am-5pm
May 14 – Sept. 18 • 8am-9pm
Sept. 19 – Dec. 31 • 8am-5pm
Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving &
Nov. 25, Dec. 24 & Christmas Day
Pioneer Park
2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks
at the park entrance
Memorial Day – Labor Day
Open 7 days a week seasonally • Noon-8pm
Visitor information
Also located at the
Fairbanks International Airport
and the Alaska Railroad Depot
(907) 456-5774
for travel information
(907) 456-INFO (4636)
for events hotline
www.explorefairbanks.com
info@explorefairbanks.com
©State of Alaska/Michael DeYoung
For More Information
Toll-free 1-800-327-5774 to leave a
voice message requesting information
or a free Winter Guide
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© Patrick Endres/AlaskaPhotoGraphics.com. Inset: Sherman Hogue/Explore Fairbanks
FAIRBANKS
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Take a deep breath and explore Fairbanks! With the midnight summer sun
shining nearly 24 hours a day, Fairbanks is simply bursting with energy
and things to do. Get lucky panning for
gold, float the Chena River, mingle with
reindeer and musk oxen, cool off in an
ice museum, take a refreshing hike and
look for birds and wildlife, or be inspired
by art galleries, museums, cultural activities and historic sites. August 21 through
April 21, during the aurora season, you
have a great chance to see the shimmering light of the aurora borealis. A host
of other fascinating activities and events
await you during the winter. Once a gold
rush boomtown, now called the “Golden Heart City,” visitors find Fairbanks inviting, engaging and awe-inspiring—the
heart of the last frontier.
The Chena River winds through Fairbanks and
offers a vibrant and playful setting for activities
and events year round.
Inset: A pair of eager sled dogs wait to be
harnessed with their team.
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The community and
people of Fairbanks
are welcoming. One
of my favorite parts
about growing up here
is that there are so many
people to meet and learn
from. People from all over the world
visit or move here and we all come from unique backgrounds. What draws us together is adventure and
exploration. Fairbanks is a perfect community for that
because there are so many things to see and do. If
you are new in town, just stop by a local restaurant,
cafe or brewery and get a perspective on how locals
enjoy this wonderful place.
Jenny Tse, small business owner
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DENALI
The legendary crown jewel of the Alaska
Range, Denali means “the Great One” or
“High One” in the Athabascan language.
Rising 20,310 feet (6,190 meters) into
the sky, the mountain is North America’s
highest peak. The view from the ground
looking up to Denali’s epic peaks is likely
to send shivers up and down your spine.
Denali National Park and Preserve covers
six million acres of pure wilderness and is
an easy two-hour drive or four-hour train
trip from Fairbanks. Traverse the Denali
Park Road in your own vehicle to mile 14
or journey deeper into the park via tour
bus. The varied terrain includes brilliant
mountains, pristine rivers and lakes, colorful tundra, alpine meadows, sweeping
vistas and abundant wildlife. Along the
way you may spot moose, caribou, Dall
sheep, grizzly bears, wolves or any of the
hundreds of other species that call the
park home.
© Patrick Endres/AlaskaPhotoGraphics.com (2)
Majestic Denali is reflected in a tundra pond in
Denali National Park and Preserve.
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Inset: Moose, the largest members of the deer
family, can be easily spotted in Denali National Park
and Preserve and are also a common
sight throughout the rest of
Interior Alaska.
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NPS Ph
2016 is an extraordinary year for
those with a passion
for the outdoors.
The National Park Service is celebrating 100 years.
In addition to the legendary Denali National Park,
there are a handful of other glorious national parks
in the Interior and Arctic regions. Look for the “Find
Your Park” logo to learn more throughout the guide.
It’s hard to go wrong with so many splendors to explore.
The parks are mostly vast and essentially untouched wilderness—with few or no roads, trails or
established campsites. For those visitors who don’t
have the time or the backcountry skills to mount
an expedition into the parks, there are other options. Local air taxis provide flightseeing trips and
outfitters guide day trips or overnight campouts to
remote locations. Hike through Alaska’s ultimate
wilderness or float a remote river. See caribou cross
a northern valley, fish a serene alpine lake or simply
listen to the call of the wild.
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© Sean Kurdziolek Photography. Inset: © Patrick Endres/AlaskaPhotoGraphics.com
AURORA SEASON
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Fairbanks is simply one of the best places
on earth to see the aurora borealis. The
city’s location under the “Auroral Oval”—
a ring-shaped region around the North
Pole—offers a great balance of clear
nights, occurrence frequency and activity that draws people from all over the
world. During the aurora season, August
21 through April 21, if you stay for at least
three nights and are actively out during
the evening, your chances of seeing the
aurora are more than 90%. Intensity
varies from night to night, with the best
displays happening in the late evening
to early morning hours. Ask your lodging
hosts if they offer an aurora wake-up call.
Visit www.gi.alaska.edu or check the local
newspaper for projected aurora activity.
No guarantees, but the longer you stay,
the better your chances of seeing the
enthralling northern lights.
Flowing curtains of northern lights are
mirrored in a lake just outside of Fairbanks
on an early-September evening.
Inset: Ice sculptures such as this fun and
interactive Alaska Native parka are a tradition
in Fairbanks and decorate the town through the
winter months.
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Quick Tips for
Photographing
the Northern
Lights
It may seem impossible to capture
the dancing lights, but follow these
tips and you’ll be able to show the
folks back home!
• Locate a dark area with minimal
light pollution. Point your camera to the northern sky and compose your medium-distance foreground with a fixed object such
as trees, hills or a cabin.
• Use a digital camera with manual
settings and a solid tripod. Bring
extra camera batteries and a flashlight and dress for extended times
outdoors.
• Manually set your camera on its
highest ISO setting, widest focal
point and lowest aperture.
•Expose each shot for approximately 5 to 10 seconds. Longer
exposures will result in brighter
images, but stars will streak and
the aurora will soften. Short exposures may have sharper detail but
dimmer images.
• Every aurora and camera is distinctive, so experiment with different
settings and exposure times to
get the best shot. Review your
shots and adjust the settings as
needed.
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© State of Alaska/Michael DeYoung. Inset: Sherman Hogue/Explore Fairbanks
MIDNIGHT SUN
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Wake up in the middle of the night to
find the sun shining brightly, people out
biking and gardening and walking the
dog. This far north phenomenon is a
cool consequence of living on top of the
world where 100 pound cabbages aren’t
outlandish and golfing in the wee hours
of the morning is commonplace. The
endless sunshine transforms life in the far
north in pleasing and wondrous ways.
Flowers, vegetables and all things green
and growing often dwarf their lower 48
cousins. The sun energizes people to be
on the go at all hours.
Civil twilight, the technical term for
“usable daylight hours,” begins and ends
when the center of the sun is geometrically
six degrees below the horizon. In other
words, because the sun never goes down
far enough, there are 70 straight days of
sunshine, from the middle of May to
the end of July, when Fairbanks
doesn’t experience darkness, just
brief twilight.
Favorite middle-of-the-night
activities include hiking, running,
golfing and even baseball—where
the Alaska Goldpanners start their
historic solstice game at 10:30pm—and
never have to use electric lights.
The long summer days create great opportunity for exploring
Interior Alaska’s scenic highways and byways.
Inset: The summer sun shines bright here. Be sure to bring
your sunglasses and sunscreen.
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Farmers Markets
Fairbanks’ everlasting summer sunshine creates amazing growth, and as a result
the local farmers markets are truly extraordinary.
Northern farmers claim that produce tastes better because of the climate. Cool nights make
the vegetables sweeter and more delicious than
those grown in hotter climates. Purchase tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, cucumbers, zucchini, lettuce and more at seasonal markets. Local small
businesses also turn Alaska produce into for-sale
items such as Alaskan jams, seasonings, mustards
and more. Artwork, gifts and jewelry adorn the
markets—search for that perfect keepsake to remind you of your journey to the top of the world.
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©State of Alaska/Michael DeYoung. Inset: © Patrick Endres/AlaskaPhotoGraphics.com
GATEWAY
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Located in the golden heart of this great
state, Fairbanks is the ideal base camp
for exploring Alaska’s Interior and Arctic—areas that offer adventures many
people only dream about. Denali National Park is two hours away; the Arctic
Circle and Yukon River are an accessible
five- to six-hour drive; villages without
road access, refuges and parks are just a
short flight away. Singular places in the
Interior and Arctic like Barrow, Nome,
Fort Yukon, Beaver, Bettles, Anaktuvuk
Pass and Coldfoot are all within reach.
See caribou migrations and polar bears,
hike in rugged mountains, float mighty
rivers and fly-fish remote streams. Auto
rentals, air and ground transportation,
guided ecotours, fishing and boat charters and wildlife tours can be arranged
through professional outfitters. Let
the warmth of the people guide you
through these vast and beautiful lands.
A couple takes a moment to relax and enjoy
the vista of Galbraith Lake near the Dalton
Highway in the Arctic.
Inset: Polar bears live in circumpolar north
areas near the Arctic Ocean coastline, where
they can hunt seals near the sea ice.
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There was this moment
when I realized some
of my most contented
times are spent outdoors. Now I take every opportunity I can to be present in
the physical landscape. My career as
an artist gives me access to remote wilderness
areas. In less than two hours I can be in Denali to the south or
the Gates of the Arctic to the north. Whether you visit or live in
Alaska, you should take a moment to explore the landscape and
peoples around Fairbanks—it is real and raw, commanding and
inspirational, it’s why we all come here and it’s like nothing else.
Sheryl Maree Reily, Fairbanks artist
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© Patrick Endres/AlaskaPhotoGraphics.com. Inset: Sandy Harrington/Pioneer Park
GOLD RUSH HIS
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Gold, as the old saying goes, is where
you find it—and it was found in great
quantity here in the Fairbanks area. Italian immigrant Felix Pedro’s initial 1902
gold strike coincided with Captain E.T.
Barnette’s building of a trading post on
the banks of the Chena River, and the
gold rush to Fairbanks was on. The town
has grown over the last century, but Fairbanks still has operating gold mines and
embraces its colorful gold rush roots.
Today, visitor attractions and fun-filled
events celebrate the historic quest for
gold. See the largest public display of
gold in the state at the university’s museum. Visit the Pedro Monument or
try your hand at gold panning. Find
that perfect gold nugget souvenir to
take back home. Discover one of the
many reasons Fairbanks is called the
“Golden Heart City.”
Local Fairbanksans are happy to share the town’s rich
history and to help you try your luck panning for gold.
Inset: Fairbanks cherishes its gold rush past and displays
remnants of and tributes to the era such as this carved
wooden prospector, which stands outside a local park.
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Yu k o n - C h a r l e y
Rivers National
Preserve
The captivating Yukon-Charley Rivers National
Preserve is more than 2.5 million acres and encompasses the two gold-rush towns of Eagle and
Circle. At the turn of the century, thousands of optimistic miners searching for that spellbinding yet
elusive glimmer of gold traveled the Yukon River
staking claims along the way. The preserve runs
along the Canadian border and gold seekers looking for new territory came up from Dawson City in
the Yukon Territory to try their luck in Alaska. One
reason the Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve
was designated is to protect, preserve and interpret the gold rush heritage found along the river
ways. Tell-tale signs of the gold rush legacy include log cabins, sluice boxes, gold dredges and
tailings, mining camps, road houses and more.
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STORY
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ALASKA NATIVE
Sherman Hogue/Explore Fairbanks (2)
Fairbanks’ northern clime reveals a rich
tapestry of indigenous arts and culture.
Alaska Native peoples create works of art
out of strikingly different materials like
caribou antler, moose hide, whale baleen
and walrus ivory. Once a nomadic people,
many Athabascans now live in small villages throughout Alaska’s vast Interior. Athabascans make baskets and more out of
birch bark and are renowned for exquisite
beadwork. Further north in the Arctic, you
will find Inupiaq and Yupik Eskimo. These
resilient people are often coastal and create elegant carvings of the natural world
around them out of ivory, bone, antler
and driftwood. Native artists demonstrate
and sell their work in galleries and specialty stores. Visitors can see Alaska Native
performing arts like drumming, dancing
and fiddle playing in locales around town
and during events. Adventurous travelers
can visit remote villages and experience
the resourcefulness and lifestyle of Interior
and Arctic peoples.
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Alaska Native people proudly share their
history and culture with others through
festivals and celebrations open to the public.
Inset: This birch bark basket made by Athabascan
Dorothy Savage Joseph of Holy Cross, Alaska, is
both beautiful and functional.
Tanan gwa’an
diik’iidhat, ts’a’ Vashraii
K’oo chan. Dzaa gwiich’i’ geenjit
shoo ihłii, akwaa ji’ duuyee shiginjik
k’yaa geehihkyaa. Shitsii, shitsuu naii
jii nan gwiintsii gwats’an t’iginch’yaa,
aii geh’an jii Alaska nahkat khit shidaa
zhit niinlaii.
Allan H
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E CULTURE
Translated from Gwich’in Athabascan:
I grew up here in Fairbanks and also
Arctic Village. I am happy to have
grown up here, I would not speak
my language otherwise. My ancestors come from this great land, that is
why this Alaskan land will always flow
through my veins.
Allan Hayton, revitalizes Athabascan
languages for an Alaska
Native foundation
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Road at Suntrana, oil on canvas by David Mollett. Photo by: Richard Murphy. Inset: Ceramic vase by James Brashear. Photo by Amy Geiger/Explore Fairbanks
ARTS & ENTERTA
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Fairbanks is an island in a sea of trees, rivers, mountains and lakes. Nature’s omnipresence has a profound impact on people here, and artists are no exception.
Inspired by the natural world, artists find
the Fairbanks region a wellspring. Galleries, exhibits, studios, murals and more
display art of all kinds—painting, ceramics, mask making, found art, sculpture,
photography and more. Premier concerts
and symphonies showcase prominent
performers and concertmasters. Studyperformance festivals attract instructors
and students from around the world.
Noted authors, illustrators and composers call Fairbanks home. Ballroom, ethnic
and swing dance clubs welcome visitors.
Acclaimed dramatic artists present professionally executed shows. Culinary artists and gardening buffs appreciate the
light of the midnight sun and its boon
to local farmers markets, restaurants and
botanical gardens. Fairbanks joyfully sets
the stage for a wide variety of classic and
contemporary art, theater and
music events and exhibitions
year-round.
Local artists are lured by and thrive in
the back country surrounding Fairbanks,
creating brilliant works of nature-inspired art.
Inset: Artworks such as this lovely vase can
be found for sale in studios and farmers
markets throughout the area.
I’ve lived here 20
years. Like most of us who call
Fairbanks home, I came for the adventure
of life in the north—”The Alaskan Experience”—but stayed for the community, the
people who live here. We like to make our
own fun, and there are a great number of
artists and arts organizations who thrive
here. We export and import a wide range
of talents and genres, from Metropolitan
Opera stars to fiddlers, from New York to
Nashville to L.A. We see an impressive array of big name talent, who come here to
perform in intimate settings. It seems they
understand what draws us here too.
Anne Biberman, director of a
local concert association
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AINMENT
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Year-Round
January
Local and internationally renowned talent can be
seen throughout the year. See page 34 for more
information about the performing arts scene.
Continued from November 28, 2015
Christmas-themed ice sculptures, Elf’s Icy Playground and many special events throughout December. (907) 590-2522, www.christmasinice.org
Music & Theater Performances
First Fridays
Many art galleries, specialty shops and the Morris
Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center host shows
or receptions the first Friday evening of each month.
Guided Nature Walks and Children’s Programs
Learn more about the wonders of Interior Alaska at
Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge. (907)
452-5162, www.creamersfield.org
Noel Wien Library Youth Programs
Free reading fun, learning and activities for children
of all ages. (907) 459-1052, www.fnsblibrary.org
Seasonal
Sept–MayRoller Derby
High-speed, high-impact fun! Catch a bout in Fairbanks (www.fairbanksrollergirls.org) or North Pole
(www.northpolebabesintoyland.com).
Nov–Apr Cross Country Ski Races
Interval, mass and relay starts; free, classic and
mixed techniques at Birch Hill Recreation Area.
(907) 457-4435, www.nscfairbanks.org
Dec–Mar Sled Dog Events & Races
Skijoring, 4-, 6- and 8-dog and open classes at the
Jeff Studdert Race Grounds on Farmers Loop Road.
(907) 457-MUSH, www.sleddog.org
May–Sept Farmers & Open Air Markets
Browse Alaska-grown produce and locally made art,
crafts, baked goods and more at the Tanana Valley
Farmers Market (www.tvfmarket.com) and other
markets around town throughout the week.
Jun–Aug Gazebo Nights
Nightly performances in the gazebo at Pioneer Park
featuring different artists every night of the week,
7-8pm. (907) 456-6485, www.fairbanksarts.org
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© Todd Paris
© Todd Paris
2016 Calendar of Events
1 – Jan 5 Christmas In Ice
23 University of Alaska Museum of the North
Open House
February – continued
24 National Women’s Bonspiel
Fairbanks Curling Club hosts the United States
Women’s Curling Association. (907) 452-2875,
www.curlfairbanks.org
25–28 Farthest North Jewish Film Festival
International, classic and feature films sponsored
by the Congregation Or HaTzafon. (907) 456-1002,
www.mosquitonet.com/~orhatzafon
A free behind-the-scenes look where discoveries are
made in the science, culture, health, and environment of Alaska; noon-4pm. (907) 474-7505, www.
uaf.edu/museum
26–28 Denali Winterfest
23 or 30 BackCountry Film Festival
27–28 Tired Iron
An evening of films with backcountry themes at
Birch Hill Cross Country Ski Center. www.nsc
fairbanks.org
30 Winter Track Walk
Enjoy a guided walk on the refuge trail at Creamer’s
Field to find tracks and learn about Interior Alaska’s
winter animals; 1pm. (907) 452-5162,
www.creamersfield.org
February
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Yukon Quest
1,000-mile (1,600 km) international sled dog race
from Fairbanks to Whitehorse, YT Canada, starting
on the Chena River in downtown Fairbanks. (907)
452-7954, www.yukonquest.com
20 Fun Run
Dog sled races and fun for mushers ages 2-18 at
Morning Star Park in North Pole. www.juniordog
mushers.com
20–21 Gold Run Sled Dog Races
Mushers compete in skiijoring, 6- and 10-dog
classes at Jeff Studdert Race Grounds on Farmers
Loop Road. (907) 457-MUSH, www.sleddog.org
21–27 Iron Dog
Longest, toughest snowmobile race in the world.
From Big Lake to Nome and finishing on the Chena
River in downtown Fairbanks. (907) 563-4414,
www.irondog.org
Winter fun and activities for the entire family in
Denali. (907) 683-1330, www.nps.gov/dena/plan
yourvisit/winterfest.htm
Older model snowmachine races and family fun on
the Chena River in downtown Fairbanks. (907) 4528602, www.fairbankstirediron.org
27–Mar 6 Hockey Week In Fairbanks
A celebration of the fastest sport on ice with events
for all ages. (907) 452-6857, www.fairbanks
hockeyhalloffame.com
29 – Mar 27 BP World Ice Art Championships
International ice sculpting competition with 180+
sculptures, a kids park and slides made entirely of
ice. (907) 451-8250, www.icealaska.com
March
1–27 BP World Ice Art Championships
Continued from February 29
International ice sculpting competition with 180+
sculptures, a kids park and slides made entirely of
ice. (907) 451-8250, www.icealaska.com
3–5 Festival of Native Arts
Celebrate Native culture with song, dance, arts and
crafts. (907) 474-6889, fna.community.uaf.edu
3–5 Junior North American Championship
Sled Dog Race
Dog mushing championship for mushers ages 2-18,
at Morning Star Park in North Pole. www.junior
dogmushers.com
March – continued
March – continued
Annual raising of the Tripod on the Tanana River
and fun, family entertainment in Nenana. (907)
832-5446, www.nenanaakiceclassic.com
Hosted by Alaska Trappers Association during the
dog sled races in downtown Fairbanks. (907) 4571774, www.alaskatrappers.org
5–6 Nenana Ice Classic Tripod Days
5–6 North Pole Championship Sled Dog Races
2-dog skijor, 4-, 6- and 10-dog races in North Pole.
(907) 488-4558, www.northpolechampionships.com
11–13 Limited North American Championship
Sled Dog Race
Mushers compete in skijoring, 4-, 6- and 8-dog
classes at Jeff Studdert Race Grounds on Farmers
Loop Road. (907) 457-MUSH, www.sleddog.org
17–19 North American Basketball Tournament
Teams from all over Alaska gather for this annual
event hosted by World Eskimo-Indian Olympics.
(907) 452-6646, www.weio.org
Angie Cerny/Explore Fairbanks
© Todd Paris
The Land Calls, sculpted by Oleg Klavdeev and Eduard
Ponomarenko. Photo by © Todd Paris
For more events and up-to-date information, visit www.explorefairbanks.com, call (907) 456-INFO for the events
hotline, or visit the individual event web sites. Please confirm event dates prior to making your travel plans.
18–20 Fur Auction
20 Parka Parade
Showcasing beautiful, hand-made summer and
winter parkas after the sled dog races in downtown
Fairbanks. (907) 456-6485, www.fairbanksarts.org
20Skiathon
Classic technique cross country ski event on the
Skarland trail system at the University of Alaska
Fairbanks. www.nscfairbanks.org
26 Sonot Kkaazoot
50km, 40km and 20km cross country ski races
starting and finishing on the Chena River. www.
nscfairbanks.org
18–20 Open North American Championship
Sled Dog Race
April
1
Mush for Kids
Free sled dog rides for children plus indoor activities, food, fun and games at Pioneer Park. (907)
459-1087, www.pioneerpark.us
6–10 Arctic Man Ski & Sno-Go Classic
High-speed race with a snowmobile pulling a skier
between two courses. (907) 456-2626, www.arctic
man.com
7–10 International Curling Bonspiel
Competitive men’s and women’s divisions and
prizes. Commemorative pins, shirts and souvenirs.
(907) 452-CURL, www.curl fairbanks.org
30 Thaw Out Film Festival
UAF Film Club presents short films by students and
community members. (907) 474-6590, www.uaf.
edu/theatrefilm/filmclub
Sherman Hogue/
Explore Fairbanks
Katelin Delany/GFCC
Three days of sprint races with unlimited dogs—the
oldest annual sled dog race in the world. Start and
finish in downtown Fairbanks. (907) 457-MUSH,
www.sleddog.org
River City The 100-mile Chena River that runs right through the heart of Fairbanks is a natural venue offering
year-round activities and celebrations. During the winter months, there’s plenty to get excited about on the frozen
Chena—like the epic 1,000-mile Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race or the Iron Dog, “The world’s longest,
toughest snowmobile race.” In the summertime, you can watch the popular rubber duckie race that takes place
during Golden Days or the off-beat Golden Days River Regatta—a funky float down the Chena in contraptions created out of unusual objects and an extravagant amount of duct tape.
Take the two-mile river walk along the Chena to enjoy the interesting sites, sculptures and flowers along the way.
Start off at the antler arch at the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center and head towards Golden Heart
Plaza, continuing on past the bridges lined with flags and stroll down to beloved Pioneer Park.
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May
7
Chena River Run
7
Spring Migration Celebration
First 5K run of the season benefiting local projects,
sponsored by the Rotary Club of Fairbanks. (907)
452-8986, www.fairbanksrotary.org
Celebrate spring at Creamer’s Field with nature
walks, bird watching, kids crafts and live birds;
noon-3pm. 452-5162, www.creamersfield.org
June – continued
21 Midnight Sun Baseball Game
Starting at 10:30pm under the midnight sun with
no artificial lights needed. (907) 451-0095, www.
goldpanners.com
25–26 Yukon 800 Boat Race
The longest, roughest, toughest speed boat race
in the world, traveling 800 miles along the Chena,
Tanana and Yukon rivers. (907) 388-4627,
www.yukon800.com
21 Bacon Festival Fairbanks
Celebrate how this tasty pork product saved Fairbanks during the 1906 fire. Vendors, bacon tasting,
live entertainment and all things bacon. (907)
456-1984, www.festivalfairbanks.org
28 Pioneer Park Opening Day
Events, activities and fun for the whole family at
Pioneer Park. (907) 459-1087, www.pioneer
park.us
30 Memorial Day
Memorial Day ceremony and observance at Pioneer
Park. (907) 459-1087, www.pioneerpark.us
June
12 Design Alaska Wild Arts Walk
July
4
July 4th Celebration at Pioneer Park
Food, family activities, craft bazaar, entertainment
and military colors ceremony. (907) 459-1087,
www.pioneerpark.us
4
North Pole Community 4th of July
Celebration
A parade, food and fun celebrating Independence
Day. (907) 488-2242, www.northpolechamber.us
8–10 Midnight Sun Intertribal Powwow
Alaska Natives, American Indians and First Nations
People of Canada share their cultures and heritage.
(907) 456-2245
9
Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Walk/Run
Raising awareness and funds to fight arthritis. Start
and finish at the Santa Claus House in North Pole.
(907) 277-2784, www.jingleinjuly.com
Multi-discipline study performance festival with
workshops by guest artists. (907) 474-8868, www.
fsaf.org
18 Midnight Sun Run
10K run under the midnight sun—walkers and
costumes, too! (907) 452-6046, www.midnight
sunrun.us
Indigenous people compete in traditional athletic
games and celebrate through pageants, dances and
Native arts and crafts. (907) 452-6646, www.
weio.org
19 Midnight Sun Festival
17–24 Golden Days
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5–14 Tanana Valley State Fair
Featuring Alaska’s largest produce, grown under the
midnight sun! Plus exhibits, rides, craft vendors,
entertainment and great food! (907) 452-3750,
www.tananavalleyfair.org
12–21 Alaska International Senior Games
Competitive sports and activities for anyone 50 and
older. (907) 978-2388, www.alaskaisg.org
Free day of energy workshops, guest speakers, free
lunch and free kids activities at Chena Hot Springs
Resort. (907) 488-1505, www.chenahotsprings.com
26–28 Tanana Valley Sandhill Crane Festival
Celebrate the return of the cranes to Creamer’s
Field! Three days of talks, walks, crafts, music and
cranes! (907) 452-5162, www.creamersfield.org
September
16 Equinox Marathon
26-mile marathon through rugged terrain and
featuring views of Denali. (907) 347-1061, www.
equinoxmarathon.org
24 Potato Festival Fairbanks
Local chefs prepare a magnificent, six-course meal
featuring locally grown potatoes. (907) 456-1984,
www.festivalfairbanks.org
17–31 Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival
Stroll among artists and musicians as they
demonstrate their skills and display their work at
Creamer’s Field, noon-4pm. (907) 452-5162, www.
creamersfield.org
Alaska’s largest single-day event with live entertainment, great food and more in downtown Fairbanks!
(907) 452-8671, www.downtownfairbanks.com
August
21 Renewable Energy Fair
13 Alaska Visitor Industry’s Walk for Charity
Feast on fabulous food while raising funds for local
charities on this fun 3K graze. (907) 459-3758,
www.alaskacharitywalk.org
Paul Stoddard
Small town, big events.
20–23 World Eskimo-Indian Olympics
Celebrating Fairbanks’ gold rush history with a
parade, historic reenactments, rubber duckie race
and more! (907) 452-1105, fairbankschamber.org/
goldendays
October
15 International Friendship Day
Learn about and enjoy the cultural diversity of
Fairbanks; noon–5pm at Pioneer Park Civic Center.
(907) 474-0928, rjkan@alaska.edu
31 Halloween at the Museum
Children are invited to explore bones, bugs,
bats and birds; 4-7pm at the University of Alaska
Museum of the North. (907) 474-7505, www.uaf.
edu/museum
November
December
Alaska Native musicians gather in Fairbanks annually for a musical celebration. (907) 388-5651
Continued from November 26
Christmas-themed ice sculptures, Elf’s Icy Playground and many special events throughout December. (907) 590-2522, www.christmasinice.org
TBDAthabascan Fiddlers Festival
21–22 Rookie Spiel
Two fun-filled days of curling for new players and
those trying new positions. Heated spectator gallery. (907) 452-CURL, www.curlfairbanks.org
1 – Jan 10 Christmas In Ice
3
Light up the Season Luminary Trail &
Open House
Celebrate the Christmas season with caroling and
a walk down the Creamer’s Field luminary trail,
7-9pm. (907) 452-5162, www.creamersfield.org
26–Jan 10 Christmas in Ice
A magical event in North Pole with Christmasthemed ice sculptures by local and international
sculptors and a kids park made of snow and ice.
(907) 590-2522, www.christmasinice.org
Candy Dancer, sculpted by Heather Brice.
Photo courtesy Santa Claus House
For more events and up-to-date information, visit www.explorefairbanks.com, call (907) 456-INFO for the events
hotline, or visit the individual event web sites. Please confirm event dates prior to making your travel plans.
3–4 North Pole Winter Festival
December – continued
16–17 Christmas Party for Children
Party on the 16th for children with disabilities.
Gift and free buffet for every child. Santa arrives
at 6:30pm each night at Chatanika Lodge. (907)
389-2164
17 Celebration of Lights Fireworks
Celebrate the sun’s slow return with fireworks
launched from the Chena River downtown. (907)
452-8671, www.downtownfairbanks.com
31 New Year’s Eve Sparktacular
Brilliant fireworks launched from UAF’s West Ridge
at 8pm; sponsored by community businesses.
Fireworks, holiday bazaar, tree- and candle-lighting
ceremonies, caroling and crowning of the North
Pole King and Queen. (907) 488-2242, www.
northpolechamber.us
In June, the Midnight Sun Festival
invites visitors to join locals in honor of
the summer solstice in downtown Fairbanks as they bask in 24-hour daylight.
The festival is Alaska’s largest single-day
event, with a long history of celebrating
the sunshine in the Golden Heart City. The
12-hour street fair is marked by 30,000 attendees perusing hundreds of merchants,
over 30 live performances, loads of tasty
treats and a family-friendly atmosphere.
At the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics in July, Native peoples of the Far North
gather to participate in games of strength, endurance, balance and agility, along
with other cultural activities. Visitors can witness the incredible athleticism of
Alaska’s Native people; feel the beat of the drums while viewing traditional dances;
and appreciate the skills of carving, beading, sewing and skinning handed down
for generations. Authentic Alaska Native art is also for sale.
Congratulations to the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics and the Midnight
Sun Festival for being chosen as two of North America’s Top 100 Events
for 2016 by the American Bus Association.
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Discover the warmth.
Fairbanks’ small-town “Golden Heart” hospitality and pioneer spirit will make your stay one to remember. From excellent accommodations to restaurants, top-rated visitor attractions, concerts and
performances, art galleries, specialty stores, historic sites, Alaska Native culture, spectacular events
and access to the Alaskan wilderness, Fairbanks and nearby North Pole offer you adventure in an
authentic Alaskan style.
A sternwheeler passes a float plane on the Chena River on a beautiful fall day.
© Patrick Endres/AlaskaPhotoGraphics.com
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INDEX
Activities, Attractions & Tours
Adventure/Ecotours25
Aurora Viewing
28
Dog Mushing
28
Fishing/River Excursions
29
Flightseeing29
Gold/Frontier History
29
Hot Springs
30
Museums30
Nature/Wildlife Viewing
31
Sightseeing32
Sports/Activities Rentals
33
Winter Activities
33
Arts & Culture
33
Art Galleries/Exhibits
33
Dance Studios/Groups
34
Festivals34
Performing Arts
34
Events & Entertainment
Family Fun
34
Nightlife34
Spectator Sports
34
Shopping
Bookstores/Maps34
Clothing/Sporting Goods
35
Gift Shops/Specialty Goods
35
Groceries36
Large Retailers
36
Dining
Bakeries/Coffee Shops
36
Breweries36
Casual Dining
36
Fine Dining
37
International Dining
37
Accommodations
Accommodations At-a-Glance 38
Bed & Breakfasts
40
Cabins40
Hostels40
Hotels/Motels41
Lodges43
Campgrounds/RV Parks
45
Vacation Rentals
45
Conventions, Meetings
& Events
Catering45
Event Facilities
45
Event Planners
46
Activities, Attractions
and Tours
Adventure/Ecotours
1st Alaska Outdoor
School, LLC  f
PO Box 84529, Fairbanks, AK 99708
2240 Hanson Rd, Fairbanks
(907) 590-5900
info@1stalaskaoutdoorschool.com
www.1stalaskaoutdoorschool.com
Have fun and enjoy your Alaskan vacation summer or
winter. Visit with us the Arctic Circle, Arctic Ocean/Prudhoe Bay, McCarthy/Kennicott, hot springs. Fairbanks
City and Highlight Tour daily. Come aurora viewing,
dog mushing & snowmachining. We speak English &
German. (see also Aurora Viewing, Nature/Wildlife
Viewing, Sightseeing)
Adventure Flight, LLC 
915 Norheim Ct, Fairbanks
(907) 371-0556
To ll Free: (866) 644-4072
warbirdsofalaska@gmail.com
www.adventureflight.net
Fly a Warbird! Aerobatics! Instruction! Time travel! No
experience req’d.
 Open summer only, f Open winter only,  f Open year-round.
Transportation
Air Transportation
Auto/RV Services
Auto/RV Rentals
Ground/Public Transportation
Trip Planning
Chambers of Commerce
Travel Agents/Trip Planners
Visitor Information
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48
48
49
Services — Visitors
Banking/Currency Exchange 49
Copying/Printing49
Education/Training49
Medical/Health49
Pet Care 50
Places of Worship
50
Real Estate
50
Services — Business
Associations50
Audio/Visual Production
50
Financial50
Industry50
Marketing50
Media50
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Alaska Paddleboard Adventures 
1651 Brer Ln, Fairbanks, AK 99712
(907) 460-0307
adventures.north.alaska@gmail.com
Enjoy the magic of Alaska aurora, scenery, wildlife with
Joyce Kelso—a musher, biologist & photographer who
lived in the wilds of Alaska for about 30 years. Get tips
to improve your photos & receive souvenir photos of
your adventure! 907-460-0307.
1255 Airport Way, #12, Fairbanks, AK 99701
1245 Letha Marie Ct, North Pole
(907) 388-5949
alaskapaddleboard@gmail.com
www.akpaddleboard.com
Guided stand-up paddleboard trips in the Interior. No
experience necessary!
Alaska Fishing and
Raft Adventures 
299 Alvin St, Fairbanks, AK 99712
(907) 457-8318
apgs@gci.net, www.apgs.com
Bear hunts, fishing, jet boat & snowmobile trips. Local/
short; remote/long.
348 Well Street, Fairbanks
(907) 699-7455
Toll Free: (800) 819-0737
info@akrivertours.com, www.akrivertours.com
Catch fish as beginner/expert on guided fishing trip. Experience spectacular wildlife when rafting in Fairbanks
& remote AK. Also winter ice fishing. All gear/meals/
guide/transport provided. ½-/full-/multi-day trips avail.
on Chena/Delta CW/Gulkana/Talachulitna/local lakes.
(see also Fishing/River Excursions)
Alaska Outdoor Rentals & Guides,
LLC  f
Chena River at Pioneer Park, Fairbanks
(907) 457-2453
larry@2paddle1.com, www.2paddle1.com
Bicycle, kayak & canoe rentals. Custom group tours. Tell
us what YOU want.
Accessible as defined by individual businesses
Alaska Private Guide Service  f
Alaska Railroad
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PO Box 107500, Anchorage, AK 99510
1745 Johansen Expy, Fairbanks
(907) 265-2494, Fax: (907) 265-2323
Toll Free: (800) 544-0552
reservations@akrr.com, www.AlaskaRailroad.com
Your Alaska rail vacation starts here! Let the Alaska
Railroad take you to the places you want to see. Visit
Fairbanks, Denali, Talkeetna, Anchorage, Whittier and
Seward. Capture the best views at the front of the train
with us. Ask about premium GoldStar service. Book
now! (see also Ground/Public Transportation, Denali
Neighbors - Adventure/Ecotours, Ground/Public Transportation)
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Alaskan Arctic Turtle Tours  f
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(907) 265-2494, Fax: (907) 265-2323
Toll Free: (800) 544-0552
What’s the best way to see Denali? The Alaska Railroad’s “Denali in a Day” tour! Travel roundtrip to
Denali NP from Fairbanks aboard the Denali Star train.
Ask about premium GoldStar. Our Alaskan agents
can book a perfect afternoon tour at the Park. Call us
today! (see also Ground/Public Transportation, Denali
Neighbors - Adventure/Ecotours, Ground/Public Transportation)
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(907) 455-6469, Fax: (907) 455-6469
mshields@mosquitonet.com, www.maryshields.com
How did a girl from Wis. end up living in a log cabin
in the woods w/ a family of huskies howling outside?
How did she become the first woman to complete the
Iditarod? Are Mary’s dogs really the sweetest in AK?
Does she bake the best brownies in Fbks? Come see for
yourself. (see also Dog Mushing)
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3740 Lyle Ave, North Pole
(907) 712-4529
info@alaska-wildlife-guide.com
www.alaska-wildlife-guide.com
Explore Alaska with us! Year-round guided outdoor and
sightseeing tours.
(907) 474-3530, Fax: (907) 474-4767
info@daltonhighway.com, www.arctic-outfitters.com
Dalton Highway and Alaska’s Arctic specialists. We
have Dalton Highway auto rentals year-round and
can arrange hotel and tours along the highway. Tours
and transportation available to the Yukon River, Arctic
Circle, Coldfoot and Deadhorse (including Arctic Ocean
shuttles).
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(907) 457-1798, Fax: (907) 456-1798
Toll Free: (888) 456-1798
wildalaska@alaska.net, www.wildalaska.info
Tours to the Arctic Circle, Brooks Range, ANWR, Prudhoe Bay, aurora viewing & statewide tours.
YOUR TICKET
TO DENALI IN A DAY. ROUND-TRIP FROM FAIRBANKS.
Daily summer service
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Arctic Wild, LLC 
2480 Maria St, Fairbanks
(907) 479-8203
Toll Free: (888) 577-8203
info@arcticwild.com, www.arcticwild.com
Raft, canoe, backpack & base camp wilderness adventures in Alaska’s Arctic.
Fairbanks Paddle & Pedal 
Running Reindeer Ranch  f
(907) 782-4418
fbxpp@yahoo.com, www.fbxpp.com
EASY float & bike guided day tour. See the best in one
day! Lunch included!
(907) 455-4998, Fax: (907) 455-4998
info@runningreindeer.com
www.runningreindeer.com
Join us and our reindeer as we explore the boreal forest
of Interior Alaska. This personal, small-group walking
tour allows us to explore our guests’ interests and is different each time. Let our reindeer delight you with their
antics. #1 activity on tripadvisor.com
Midnight Sun ATV Tours 
PO Box 16256, Two Rivers, AK 99716
6885 No Name Ln, Two Rivers
(907) 488-3119
info@bluekennels.de, www.blue-kennels.com
Polar bear viewing, multi-day dog sledding, aurora
viewing tours since 1997. (see also Aurora Viewing,
Dog Mushing)
1392 Joliet Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Pioneer Park Cabin #26, Fairbanks
(907) 460-2320
midnightsunatv@gmail.com
www.midnightsunatvtours.com
Looking for a unique Alaskan experience? Feeling adventurous? Come join Midnight Sun ATV for a half-day or
full-day 4-wheeling trip into the Alaskan backcountry.
The half-day tour showcases 24 miles of trail riding and
the full day touts 40 miles of scenic Alaska at its best!
Calypso Farm and
Ecology Center
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Northern Alaska Tour
Company  f
Blue Kennels and Dog Sled Trips f
PO Box 106, Ester, AK 99725
4780 Old Nenana Hwy, Ester
(907) 451-0691, Fax: (907) 451-0691
calypsoinformation@gmail.com
www.calypsofarm.org
We are an educational farm that maintains a network
of school gardens.
Cold Climate Housing Research
Center
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1000 Fairbanks St, Fairbanks
(907) 457-3454, Fax: (907) 457-3456
info@cchrc.org, www.cchrc.org
Offering tours of its research facility the second Thursday of each month at 2:00.
(907) 474-8600, Fax: (907) 474-4767
Toll Free: (800) 474-1986
adventure@northernalaska.com
www.northernalaska.com
Discover Alaska’s Arctic! 1-day & multi-day adventures
throughout Alaska’s Arctic featuring the natural history &
cultural heritage of the region. Destinations include: Dalton Highway, Yukon River, Arctic Circle, Coldfoot, Anaktuvuk Pass, Prudhoe Bay, Barrow, Kotzebue & Nome. (see
also Aurora Viewing, Flightseeing, Sightseeing)
Trans Arctic Circle Treks, Ltd.  f
(907) 479-5451, Fax: (907) 479-8908
Toll Free: (800) 336-TREK
www.transarctictreks.com
Let your High Arctic Adventure begin! We are experienced Alaskan professionals who specialize in selling
Alaska’s Arctic. Choose from one-day adventures to
overnight experiences. Call or email us to start planning
your adventure today!
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With jaw-dropping views and world-class recreation, the
Alaska Railroad is the perfect way to experience Alaska.
Fairbanks Denali Talkeetna Wasilla Anchorage
BE MOVED.
AlaskaRailroad.com
800.544.0552
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Warbelow’s Air
Ventures, Inc.
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Alaska Aurora Adventures
3758 University Ave S, Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 474-3520, Fax: (907) 474-4767
Toll Free: (888) 280-0582
fly@warbelows.com, www.warbelows.com
Native culture above the Arctic Circle. Bush mail flights.
Polar bear expeditions. (see also Alaska Native Culture)
Aurora Viewing
1st Alaska Outdoor School, LLC  f
(907) 590-5900
Fairbanks’ best aurora viewing from high mountains,
hot springs or Arctic Circle. (see also Adventure/Ecotours, Nature/Wildlife Viewing, Sightseeing)
A&P Tours, Inc.
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430 K St, Anchorage
(907) 272-9401, Fax: (907) 272-0251
aptours@acsalaska.net, www.aptoursalaska.com
Specializing in aurora tours & winter/summer activities
for international visitors.
AIE, Inc.
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1502 W 32nd Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 272-1346, Fax: (907) 272-6619
anchoragetourdesk@aietours.com
www.aietours.com (English)
www.aietours.net (Japanese)
Tours (glacier, Denali, northern lights, custom, etc) &
transportation available.
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4385 Eielson Farm Rd, North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 590-3229 or (907) 888-0210
jhpeterscabins@gmail.com
www.alaskaauroraadventures.com
Aurora viewing lodge/ice fishing/Arctic Circle tour/hot
springs/dog sledding.
Alaska Northern Lights Tour  f
895 Graham Ln, Fairbanks
(907) 322-3483, Fax: (907) 479-2819
info@alaskanorthernlights.net
www.alaskanorthernlights.net
Evening of viewing aurora and Native Culture Show. Affordable tour packages. (see also Alaska Native Culture,
Sightseeing)
Aurora Borealis Lodge f
(907) 488-3119
viewing tours since 1997. (see also Adventure/Ecotours,
Dog Mushing)
Chandalar River Outfitters
f
5804 Chena Hot Springs Rd, Mile 18.6, Fairbanks
(907) 488-8402, Fax: (907) 488-8787
chandalar.ranch@gmail.com
www.chandalarranchalaska.com
Your aurora center! Aurora room, dinner tours, clothing,
nightly hotel pickups. (see also Fishing/River Excursions,
Hostels)
Cleary Summit, Fairbanks
(907) 389-2812, Fax: (907) 389-2812
info@auroracabin.com, www.auroracabin.com
View the northern lights in style and comfort! Located
21 miles north of Fairbanks, the Aurora Borealis Lodge
is ideally situated for 360° viewing and photography.
From late August through early April, we offer evening
aurora tours with roundtrip transfers from Fairbanks.
(see also Bed & Breakfasts, Lodges)
Chena Hot Springs Resort
Aurora Company – Alaska Japanese
Visitors Services  f
Company  f
(907) 456-5444
info@aurora-vacations.com
www.Aurora-Vacations.com
050-5539-5444 (Japan)
(907) 474-8600, Fax: (907) 474-4767
Toll Free: (800) 474-1986
Arctic Circle Aurora Adventure. Overnight adventures
under the Aurora Oval. (see also Adventure/Ecotours,
Flightseeing, Sightseeing)
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17600 Chena Hot Springs Rd, Fairbanks
(907) 451-8104, Fax: (907) 451-8151
frontdesk@chenahotsprings.com
www.chenahotsprings.com
Departing nightly at resort’s Activity Center. Winter gear
rental. (see also Campgrounds/RV Parks, Casual Dining,
Dog Mushing, Event Facilities, Flightseeing, Hot Springs,
Hotels/Motels, Lodges, Museums, Winter Activities)
PhotoSymphony Productions

500 2nd Ave, Fairbanks
(907) 451-8224
contact@photosymphony.com
www.photosymphony.com
The Crown of Light—the most beautiful and realistic
aurora show seen anywhere.
Sean Kurdziolek Photography f
2144 Peede Rd, North Pole, AK 99705
(253) 254-3230
seankurdz@gmail.com, www.seankurdz.com
Personal & small-group aurora photography workshops
and aurora photoshoots.
Sirius Sled Dogs, LLC  f
6090 Emancipation Ln, Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 687-6656
siriussleddogs.net@gmail.com
www.siriussleddogs.net
No crowds, cozy cabin, local hosts, warm indoor views
& friendly huskies. (see also Dog Mushing)
Dog Mushing
Mary Shields
f
(907) 455-6469, Fax: (907) 455-6469
mshields@mosquitonet.com, www.maryshields.com
Personal visit w/ dog musher & author Mary Shields &
her sled dogs. (see also Adventure/Ecotours)
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Black Spruce Dog Sledding  f
3850 Errol Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 371-3647
blacksprucedogsledding@gmail.com
www.blacksprucedogsledding.com
Authentic, educational mushing with friendly dogs.
Mountain, aurora views.
(907) 488-3119
viewing tours since 1997. (see also Adventure/Ecotours,
Aurora Viewing)
Boreal Journeys Alaska f
2240 Railroad Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99709
(248) 568-8853
borealjourneysak@gmail.com
www.borealjourneysak.com
Dog sled rides, homestead overnights, dog-supported
ski and snowshoe adventures.
f
(907) 451-8104, Fax: (907) 451-8151
Summer dog kennel tours & cart rides, winter sled
dog rides through resort. (see also Aurora Viewing,
Campgrounds/RV Parks, Casual Dining, Event Facilities,
Flightseeing, Hot Springs, Hotels/Motels, Lodges, Museums, Winter Activities)
Just Short of Magic
Sled Dog Tours
f
Alaska Wilderness Enterprises,
LLC  f
5157 Chena Hot Springs Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99712
(907) 750-0208
eleanor@justshortofmagic.com
www.justshortofmagic.com
Personal sled dog tours, mushing school, warm-up yurt.
Arctic gear provided.
Mile 25.9 Chena Hot Springs Rd, Two Rivers
(907) 488-7517, Fax: (907) 488-7517
letarte@alaska.net, www.wildernessenterprises.com
Chena River grayling fishing, float trips. ½-day, full-day,
fly-out trips, ice fishing.
Paws for Adventure
Sled Dog Tours f
Herning Rd, Fairbanks
(907) 378-3630
pawsforadventure@gmail.com
www.pawsforadventure.com
Premier Alaskan mushing! Cozy warm-up yurt. 1-hr
rides to multi-day tours.
Sirius Sled Dogs, LLC  f
6090 Emancipation Ln, Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 687-6656
siriussleddogs.net@gmail.com
www.siriussleddogs.net
Big friendly Alaskan/Siberian huskies. Aurora by dog
sled ride, kennel tour, mushing school. (see also Aurora
Viewing)
Sled Dog Adventures
f
(907) 479-5090
dogmushing@mosquitonet.com
www.sleddogadventures.com
Since 1985, exciting dog sled rides, instruction, tours.
Arctic gear supplied.
Yukon Quest International
Sled Dog Race  f
550 1st Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-7954, Fax: (907) 452-7959
yukonquest@mosquitonet.com
www.yukonquest.com
Join the excitement in February. Visit our year-round gift
shop & race headquarters.
Alaska Fishing and
Raft Adventures 
348 Well St, Fairbanks
(907) 699-7455
Toll Free: (800) 819-0737
info@akrivertours.com, www.akrivertours.com
Fishing/wildlife/rafting & ice fishing. 1/2-/full-/multiday. Hotel pickup. (see also Adventure/Ecotours)
f
(907) 488-8402, Fax: (907) 488-8787
All inclusive local or remote, soft or hard water fishing,
since 1961. (see also Aurora Viewing, Hostels)
Flightseeing
f
(907) 451-8104, Fax: (907) 451-8151
Daily flightseeing tours. Check in at Activity Center. (see
also Aurora Viewing, Campgrounds/RV Parks, Casual
Dining, Dog Mushing, Event Facilities, Hot Springs, Hotels/Motels, Lodges, Museums, Winter Activities)
Company  f
(907) 474-8600, Fax: (907) 474-4767
Toll Free: (800) 474-1986
Cross the Arctic Circle by air. Experience the Brooks
Mountain Range. (see also Adventure/Ecotours, Aurora
Viewing, Sightseeing)
Alaska Salmon Bake &
Palace Theatre

3175 College Rd #1, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Pioneer Park, Fairbanks
(907) 452-7274, Fax: (907) 456-6997
Toll Free: (800) 354-7274
akvisit@gci.net, www.akvisit.com
Join us for a true Alaskan dining experience. Grilled
salmon cooked over an open fire. Carved beef & beerbattered cod cooked to perfection straight from Alaska’s
icy waters. Dinner served nightly 5-9pm in Pioneer
Park. Alaska’s top comedy revue nightly 8:15pm. (see
also Casual Dining, Nightlife)
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Gold Daughters 
(907) 750-0169
golddaughters@gmail.com
www.golddaughters. com
Gold pannin’, dirt diggin’, water sloshin’ authentic family fun! #GoldFever
Gold Dredge 8

1975 Discovery Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99709
1803 Old Steese Hwy, Fox
(907) 479-6673, Fax: (907) 479-4613
Toll Free: (866) 479-6673
reservations@riverboatdiscovery.com
www.golddredge8.com
Pan for gold & ride the Tanana Valley Railroad. Visit a
gold dredge! (see also Family Fun)
Pioneer Park, Parks and Recreation,
Fairbanks North Star Borough

(907) 459-1087, Fax: (907) 459-1199
pioneerpark@co.fairbanks.ak.us
www.fnsb.us/pioneerpark
Historical theme park with museums, shops, food,
picnic areas, train rides, and much more. Spend a little
time in the past at Fairbanks’ community park. Free
concerts nightly at 7pm. Pioneer Park has something
for everyone. Open daily, Memorial Day–Labor Day.
Tanana Yukon
Historical Society

(907) 456-8947
tyhs@alaska.net, www.fairbanks-tyhs.org
Operates Wickersham House Museum. Memorial Day–
Labor Day, noon-8pm.
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Hot Springs
f
(907) 451-8104, Fax: (907) 451-8151
Experience our natural outdoor rock lake (ages 18+)
or indoor family pool. (see also Aurora Viewing, Campgrounds/RV Parks, Casual Dining, Dog Mushing, Event
Facilities, Flightseeing, Hotels/Motels, Lodges, Museums, Winter Activities)
Museums
Alaska Mining Hall of
Fame Foundation

825 1st Ave, Fairbanks
(907) 458-8951, Fax: (907) 458-8511
bundtzen@mosquitonet.com
www.alaskamininghalloffame.org
Established in 1997, the Alaska Mining Hall of Fame
honors Alaska’s mining pioneers. Our displays feature
historic photos, maps and equipment. History books are
for sale, mining videos can be acquired. Hours are 11-5
Monday-Saturday. Address: 825 1st Ave, Downtown
Fairbanks.
Bouchard’s International Dog
Mushing Museum
f
f
(907) 451-8104, Fax: (907) 451-8151
The Aurora Ice Museum stays a cool 20 degrees inside
year-round. Sip an appletini at the ice bar! (see also Aurora Viewing, Campgrounds/RV Parks, Casual Dining,
Dog Mushing, Event Facilities, Flightseeing, Hot Springs,
Hotels/Motels, Lodges, Winter Activities)
Fairbanks Children’s
Museum
f
302 Cushman St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 374-6873
info@fairbankschildrensmuseum.com
www.fairbankschildrensmuseum.com
Fairbanks Children’s Museum is full of interactive exhibits designed for young people.
Fairbanks Community
Museum
f
535 2nd Ave, Ste 215, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 457-3669
info@fairbankshistorymuseum.com
www.fairbankshistorymuseum.com
1967 flood, Winter in Fairbanks, Gold Rush, Dog Mushing exhibits. All for $5.
2070 Hattie Creek Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99712
519 1st Ave, Fairbanks
(607) 699-5790
kyia53@yahoo.com
World’s largest museum of Alaska, trappers, Army, Iditarod, Quest, North American Open. An international
collection.
Explore Fairbanks
Fountainhead Antique Auto
Museum at Wedgewood
Resort
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1501 Queens Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Wedgewood Resort, 212 Wedgewood Dr, Fairbanks
(907) 450-2100, Fax: (907) 450-2146
Toll Free: (800) 528-4916
info@fountainheadmuseum.com
www.fountainheadmuseum.com
Over 87 rare autos, including Alaska’s 1st auto & the
World’s “Most Expensive Car” of the 1920s in a 30,000
sq.ft building at Wedgewood Resort! Historic vintage
fashions & Alaskan photos/videos & a replica roadhouse display for family photos. Family fun!
Friends of the Tanana Valley
Railroad, Inc.

(907) 459-7421
ftvrr.inc@gmail.com, www.ftvrr.org
The friends operate TVRR Museum & Steam Engine #1,
12-8pm daily in summer.
Ice Museum

500 2nd Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 451-8222, Fax: (907) 456-7674
ice@gci.net, www.icemuseum.com
A must-see attraction! Larger-than-life ice sculptures on
display. “Our Assets Are Frozen.”
Morris Thompson Cultural and
Visitors Center
f
101 Dunkel St, Ste 210, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 459-3700, Fax: (907) 459-3702
info@morristhompsoncenter.org
www.morristhompsoncenter.org
FREE! View free world-class exhibits about the people,
land and culture of Interior Alaska. Located on the banks
of the Chena River in downtown Fairbanks. Open 7 days
a week year-round. (see also Gift Shops/Specialty Goods)
(907) 590-5900
Arctic Circle, Prudhoe Bay, hot springs, city tours, aurora
viewing, dog mushing, snowmachining. (see also Adventure/Ecotours, Aurora Viewing, Sightseeing)
Pioneer Air Museum

2300 Airport Way, Pioneer Park, Fairbanks
(907) 451-0037
curator@pioneerairmuseum.org
www.pioneerairmuseum.org
Aviation history of Interior & Arctic AK. 14 aircraft, 41
engines & photos.
Pioneer Museum & Big
Stampede Show

2300 Airport Way, Pioneer Park, Fairbanks
(907) 456-8579
info@fairbankspioneermuseum.com
Big Stampede Show: Rusty Heurlin’s Gold Rush murals.
Gold mine dioramas.
University of Alaska Museum
of the North
f
907 Yukon Dr, UAF Campus, Fairbanks
(907) 474-7505, Fax: (907) 474-5469
museum@uaf.edu, www.uaf.edu/museum
Visit us to experience Alaska Native cultures, natural
wonders and diverse wildlife all in one amazing place.
Award-winning exhibits and breathtaking architecture
make the museum an extraordinary destination. Movies
about the aurora. Museum store. Open year-round.
Creamer’s Field Migratory
Waterfowl Refuge
f
1300 College Rd, Farmhouse Visitors Center
Fairbanks
(907) 452-5162, Fax: (907) 452-5300
programs@creamersfield.org, www.creamersfield.org
Summer Visitor Center: 9:30-5 daily. Free guided walks.
Trails always open.
Large Animal Research Station –
UAF 
909 Koyukuk Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99775
2220 Yankovich Rd, Fairbanks
(907) 474-5724, Fax: (907) 474-5993
uaf_lars@alaska.edu, www.muskoxuaf.org
Guided tours of muskoxen, caribou, reindeer. Qiviut gift
shop.
Northern Alaska Environmental
Center  f
830 College Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-5021, Fax: (907) 452-3100
info@northern.org, www.northern.org
Non-profit protecting Northern Alaska wildlands. Visit
us at the Center!
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Stan Stephens Glacier & Wildlife
Cruises

Sightseeing
PO Box 1297, Valdez, AK 99686
112 N Harbor Dr, Valdez
(907) 835-4731, Fax: (907) 835-3765
Toll Free: (866) 867-1297
info@stephenscruises.com
www.stanstephenscruises.com
Discover Prince William Sound from Valdez! See amazing glaciers & wildlife. (see also Alaskan Neighbors
- Sightseeing)
(907) 590-5900
City tours—fun w/local history, attractions, culture,
craftsmanship & shows. (see also Adventure/Ecotours,
Aurora Viewing, Nature/Wildlife Viewing)
University of Alaska
Fairbanks
f
(907) 474-7211
www.uaf.edu/admissions/visit/#daily
Move your mind and body at UAF. Wooded trails, concerts, muskoxen, art galleries and so much more await.
If you stay a little longer, you can even get a degree!
Tours Mon-Fri, 10am and 2pm: www.uaf.edu/admissions/visit/#daily/ or 800-478-1823. (see also Education/Training, Sightseeing)
Wedgewood Resort, Fountainhead
Hotels
f
212 Wedgewood Dr, Fairbanks
(907) 456-3642, Fax: (907) 451-6376
Toll Free: (800) 528-4916
hotels@fdifairbanks.com
www.fountainheadhotels.com
A pristine 75-acre wildlife reserve with wheelchair accessible nature trails, resting benches, photography
blind and self-guided nature signs. Watch migrating
waterfowl, resident songbirds & nesting shorebirds from
lakeside observation decks. Enjoy Wander Lake for free.
(see also Event Facilities, Hotels/Motels)
Gray Line Alaska
Airlink Shuttle & Tours  f
1213 Dolphin Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 452-3337, Fax: (907) 452-6543
jeff@airlinkalaska.com, www.airlinkalaska.com
Luxury motorcoach charters and tours at an affordable
price. (see also Ground/Public Transportation)
(907) 322-3483, Fax: (907) 479-2819
All year culture and historical city tours. Personally
guided by Ben Boyd, MA Degree Cultural Documentation. Includes Museum of the North, Morris Thompson
Cultural and Visitors Center, Yukon Quest Intl Sled Dog
Headquarters, Santa Claus House, pipeline viewing &
Pioneer Park. (see also Aurora Viewing, Native Culture)
Alaska Step-On-Guides  f
2410 Sunny Circle, Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 529-6969
alaskaguides@yahoo.com, alaskasteponguides.com
Local, knowledgeable guides for custom tours or “meet
& greet” services.
City of North Pole Tourism
f
125 Snowman Ln, North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-2281, Fax: (907) 488-3002
mayor@northpolealaska.com
www.northpolealaska.com
Where the Spirit of Christmas lives year-round! 15 miles
from Fairbanks.
Downtown Association of
Fairbanks  f
542 4th Ave, Ste 204, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-8671, Fax: (907) 457-8859
info@downtownfairbanks.com
www.downtownfairbanks.com
Explore all that downtown Fairbanks has to offer,
including public art, live music, historic architecture,
great shopping and fine dining. No trip to Fairbanks
is complete without a trip downtown. Visit website for
more details.
Festival Fairbanks, Inc.
f
516 2nd Ave, Ste 318, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-1984, Fax: (907) 452-8878
info@festivalfairbanks.org, www.festivalfairbanks.org
See Golden Heart Plaza downtown. Free music Wed:
7-8pm, Tues & Fri: 12:30-1:30pm, June-July.

800 5th Ave, Ste 2600, Seattle, WA 98104
(907) 452-2843
Toll Free: (800) 544-2206
GLA_info@graylinealaska.com
www.graylinealaska.com
Multi-day tours, sightseeing & Denali rail tours in
Alaska & the Yukon. (see also Ground/Public Transportation, Travel Agents/Trip Planners)
The Great Alaskan Bowl
Company
f
4630 Old Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 474-9663, Fax: (907) 479-3067
Toll Free: (800) 770-4222
info@woodbowl.com, www.woodbowl.com
All Alaska-made products! View our manufacturing
process. Add’l Denali loc. (see also Gift Shops/Specialty
Goods)
Greatland Taxi & Tours Service  f
(907) 490-2405
s_schoppenhorst@yahoo.com
www.greatlandtaxiservice.com
Reserve your airport taxi today. Aurora viewing, charters, pipeline views, Denali.
Holland America Princess Alaska
Tours

3401 Lathrop St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 455-1910, Fax: (907) 455-1901
Toll Free: (800) 426-0500
aklodges@princesscruises.com
www.princesslodges.com
Rail tours to Denali with overnights at our Princess wilderness lodges.
Company  f
(907) 474-8600, Fax: (907) 474-4767
Toll Free: (800) 474-1986
Discover Alaska’s Arctic! 1-day & multi-day adventures
throughout Alaska’s Arctic featuring the natural history
& cultural heritage of the region. Destinations include:
Dalton Highway, Yukon River, Arctic Circle, Coldfoot,
Anaktuvuk Pass, Prudhoe Bay, Barrow, Kotzebue &
Nome. (see also Adventure/Ecotours, Aurora Viewing,
Flightseeing)
Riverboat Discovery

(907) 479-6673, Fax: (907) 479-4613
Toll Free: (866) 479-6673
www.riverboatdiscovery.com
Alaska’s most memorable adventure. Enjoy a relaxing,
entertaining boat cruise on the Chena and Tanana
Rivers, including a guided walking tour of the Chena
Indian Village. See Susan Butcher’s champion dogs and
Athabascan art. (see also Alaska Native Culture)
Sternwheeler Tanana Chief

1020 Hoselton Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 452-8687, Fax: (907) 455-8687
craigketzler@gmail.com
www.tananachiefalaska.com
2-hr prime rib dinner-cruise aboard the Sternwheeler
Tanana Chief. Enjoy a beverage from the bar while
strolling on our upper deck & take in the sights of the
Chena River. $54.95/person, 6:45pm. Champagne
Sunday Brunch $37.95/person, 12 noon. Call for
schedule/reservations.
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Fairbanks
f
Ski Land
(907) 474-7211
Tours Mon-Fri, 10am and 2pm: www.uaf.edu/admissions/visit/#daily/ or 800-478-1823. (see also Education/Training, Nature/Wildlife Viewing)
Sports/Activities Rentals
Alaska International Senior Games,
Inc.

(907) 978-2388
alaskaisg@gmail.com, www.alaskaisg.org
Fun, friendly competition in 20 sports, open to anyone
age 50+. Aug 12-21, 2016.
Christian Motorcyclists
Association
f
(907) 322-2595
arcticservants@gmail.com
http://cmanwr1.org/AK/Arcticservants
Visitors welcome! Meetings 2nd Friday of month all
year, call (907) 322-2595.
Fairbanks Curling Club, Inc. f
(907) 452-CURL, Fax: (907) 457-3345
www.curlfairbanks.org
100+ Years & Still Rockin’. Oldest club devoted to any
sport in Alaska.
Fairbanks Tennis Association

(907) 455-4301
info@fairbankstennis.org, www.fairbankstennis.org
FTA offers low-cost community tennis including summer
& school programs.
North Star Golf Club, Inc.

330 Golf Club Dr, Fairbanks
(907) 457-4653, Fax: (907) 457-3945
northstargolf@alaska.net, www.northstargolf.com
America’s northernmost 18-hole course. Gifts, café,
wildlife, visitor specials.
Winter Activities
f
(907) 451-8104, Fax: (907) 451-8151
Aurora viewing & snowmachine tour, sled dog ride,
sleigh ride, flightseeing. (see also Aurora Viewing,
Campgrounds/RV Parks, Casual Dining, Dog Mushing,
Event Facilities, Flightseeing, Hot Springs, Hotels/Motels,
Lodges, Museums)
Christmas in Ice, Inc.
f
3215 Skiland Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99712
(907) 389-2314
info@skiland.org, www.skiland.org
Visit the farthest-north chairlift in North America at
Ski Land! We offer nightly aurora viewing at our warm
lodge September-April and downhill skiing & snowboarding including rentals on weekends NovemberApril. Groups large and small welcome. Call for
reservations.
Arts and Culture
(907) 322-3483, Fax: (907) 479-2819
Evening of viewing aurora and Native Culture Show.
Affordable tour packages. (see also Aurora Viewing,
Sightseeing)
Festival of Native Arts
f
305 Tanana Dr, 315 Brooks Bldg, Fairbanks
(907) 474-6889, Fax: (907) 474-5666
festival@uaf.edu, fna.community.uaf.edu
Celebrate Native arts through traditional Native dance,
music and arts.
Midnight Sun Intertribal
Powwow

Warbelow’s Air
Ventures, Inc.
f
(907) 474-3520, Fax: (907) 474-4767
Toll Free: (888) 280-0582
fly@warbelows.com, www.warbelows.com
Native culture above the Arctic Circle. Bush mail flights.
Polar bear expeditions. (see also Adventure/Ecotours)
World Eskimo-Indian
Olympics
f
400 Cushman St, Ste A, Fairbanks
(907) 452-6646, Fax: (907) 456-2422
weio@weio.org, www.weio.org
Native games, blanket toss, dances, fine arts, dress &
baby regalia, Miss WEIO.
Art Galleries/Exhibits
2 Street Gallery, LLC
f
535 Second Ave, Ste 102, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 455-4070
2stgallery@gmail.com, www.twostreetgallery.com
Alaskan fine art. Paintings, sculpture, scrimshaw,
jewelry, pottery, photography. (see also Gift Shops/
Specialty Goods)
Alaska House Art Gallery
f
(907) 456-6449, Fax: (907) 456-6449
info@thealaskahouse.com, www.thealaskahouse.com
Est. 1964. Authentic Alaska Native arts in a historic log
house.
(907) 456-2245, Fax: (907) 452-8164
midnightsunpowwow@yahoo.com
www.midnightsunpowwow.net
Gathering of Native peoples of North America to share
our heritage with all.
Riverboat Discovery

(907) 479-6673, Fax: (907) 479-4613
Toll Free: (866) 479-6673
www.riverboatdiscovery.com
#1 boat tour in North America! Chena Indian Village.
(see also Sightseeing)
Tanana Chiefs Conference Cultural
Programs
f
(907) 459-3740, Fax: (907) 459-3838
dixie.alexander@tananachiefs.org
www.tananachiefs.org
Experience Alaska Native art, music, stories and dance.
Taste traditional Athabascan foods. Take a family
portrait dressed in traditional Athabascan garments of
moosehide, furs and stunning beadwork.
f
125 St. Nicholas Dr, North Pole
(907) 590-2522
christmasinice@gmail.com, www.christmasinice.org
Christmas-themed ice sculptures and Elf’s icy playground in North Pole.
Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks f
101 Wilderness Drive, Fairbanks, AK 99709
www.nscfairbanks.org
Promotes X-C skiing in FNSB by offering lessons & competition for all ages.
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Alaskan Gold Rush Fine
Jewelry
f
Fairbanks Drama Association &
Fairbanks Children’s Theatre
f
531 2nd Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-4991, Fax: (907) 456-2622
gldrsh@gci.net, www.goldrushfinejewelry.com
The finest jewelry creations and gold nuggets in the
territory! (see also Gift Shops/Specialty Goods)
(907) 451-4378, Fax: (907) 456-1888
www.fairbanksdrama.org
Chances are there is a performance tonight. Call for
info & tix. 456-PLAY.
Well Street Art Company  f
Fairbanks Symphony
Association
f
1304 Well St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-6169
info@wellstreetart.com, www.wellstreetart.com
Well Street Art Co. is Alaska’s premier gallery for contemporary art.
Dance Studios/Groups
Northern Lights Council of
Dancers, Inc.
f
Opera Fairbanks
Farthest North Square & Round Dance Center,
Fairbanks, AK 99707
(907) 452-5699
www.dancealaska.org
Dances/classes in ballroom, contra, English country,
square, Middle East & Zumba.
Festivals
Fairbanks Summer Arts
Festival
f
UAF Campus, Fairbanks
(907) 474-8869, Fax: (907) 474-8617
festival@alaska.net, www.fsaf.org
A unique, two-week study & performance festival with
classes in multiple music genres, dance, theatre arts,
healing arts, visual arts & creative writing. July 17-31,
2016. (see also Nightlife)
Performing Arts
Fairbanks Choral Society
(907) 474-5733, Fax: (907) 474-5147
info@fairbankssymphony.org
www.fairbankssymphony.org
Symphonic music with world-class soloists at Davis
Concert Hall.
f
1815 Carr Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 456-1144
ssummerville@gmail.com
www.fairbankschoralsociety.org
The FCS sponsors Fairbanks’ annual “Sing-It-YourselfMessiah” each December.
Fairbanks Concert
Association
f
794 University Ave, Ste 104, Fairbanks
(907) 474-8081, Fax: (907) 474-0266
info@fairbanksconcert.org
www.fairbanksconcert.org
Presenting world-renowned guest artists in Fairbanks.
Sept-April.
f
415 First Ave, Ste A, Fairbanks
(907) 479-7372, Fax: (907) 458-8845
info@operafairbanks.org, www.operafairbanks.org
Opera Fairbanks—the nation’s farthest-north professional opera production company!
Events and
Entertainment
Family Fun
f
610 Cushman St, Ste 102, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 374-4965
glowputtak@gci.net, www.glowputtalaska.com
Alaska’s premier indoor miniature golf under black
lights. Party rooms. Discounts.

1803 Old Steese Hwy, Fox
(907) 479-6673, Fax: (907) 479-4613
Toll Free: (866) 479-6673
www.golddredge8.com
Tour Gold Dredge 8—a national historical monument.
Ride the Tanana Valley Railroad in the Interior’s original gold fields and pan for gold—everyone finds gold!
Great family fun! (see also Gold/Frontier History)
Ice Alaska
f
George Horner Ice Park, 3050 Phillips Field Rd,
Fairbanks
(907) 451-8250, Fax: (907) 456-1951
iceart@icealaska.com, www.icealaska.com
BP World Ice Art Championships and an all-ice Kids Park
during March.
Santa Claus House
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101 St. Nicholas Dr, North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-2200, Fax: (907) 488-5601
Toll Free: (800) 588-4078
info@santaclaushouse.com
www.santaclaushouse.com
Home of the Original Letter from Santa and deed to one
square inch of North Pole. Browse through Christmas
and Alaskan gifts, toys, souvenirs and collectibles. Enjoy
an espresso from Santa’s Coffee while you look around.
Open year-round. (see also Gift Shops/Specialty Goods)
Tanana Valley State Fair
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(907) 451-5560, Fax: (907) 456-7971
info@tananavalleyfair.org
August 5–14, 2016. Daily live entertainment, rides,
food, contests, games, livestock, education and, of
course, giant cabbages!
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Alaska Salmon Bake & Palace
Theatre
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(907) 452-7274, Fax: (907) 456-6997
Toll Free: (800) 354-7274
also Casual Dining, Gold/Frontier History)
Ballroom Dance Club of
Fairbanks, Inc.
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Pioneer Park Dance Center, Fairbanks
(907) 456-3331
info@ballroomfairbanks.org
www.ballroomfairbanks.org
Many styles of social dance classes, regular social
dances & free practices.
Festival
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Glow Putt Alaska Mini Golf
Gold Dredge 8
Nightlife
UAF Campus, Fairbanks
(907) 474-8869, Fax: (907) 474-8617
festival@alaska.net, www.fsaf.org
Noon performances, evening concerts daily July 17-31,
2016. On UAF campus. (see also Festivals)
Mecca Bar
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2000 Patricia Ct, Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 456-6320
jrbonacci@yahoo.com
Est 1946. Last of the 2 Street Bars. Cold beer, great
drinks, friendly locals.
Spectator Sports
Fairbanks Rollergirls
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2090 Van Horn Rd, Fairbanks
president@fairbanksrollergirls.org
www.fairbanksrollergirls.org
Roller Derby has arrived in Fairbanks! Check our website
for current schedule!
Greater Fairbanks Racing
Association
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2099 Sanduri Rd, Fairbanks
fairbanksracing@ymail.com
www.fairbanksracing.org
Auto racing! The northernmost dirt track in the world!
Fairbanksracing.org
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7100 Old Seward Hwy, Unit C
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907) 563-4414, Fax: (907) 563-4080
info@irondog.org, www.irondog.org
The world’s longest, toughest snowmobile race event.
February 20-27, 2016.
Shopping
Bookstores/Maps
Forget-Me-Not Books
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517 Gaffney Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-6210, Fax: (907) 456-4302
fmnb@literacycouncilofalaska.org
www.literacycouncilofalaska.org
Your reasonably priced used book connection. Supporting literacy in Alaska.
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Gulliver’s Books & Second Story
Cafe
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The Great Alaskan Bowl
Company
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(907) 474-9574, Fax: (907) 474-9579
Toll Free: (800) 390-8999
gulliver@gullivers-books.com
www.shopgulliversbooks.com
Alaska books & gifts. New & used titles. Internet café.
Will ship to you.
(907) 474-9663, Fax: (907) 479-3067
Toll Free: (800) 770-4222
info@woodbowl.com, www.woodbowl.com
All Alaska-made products! View our manufacturing process. Add’l Denali loc. (see also Sightseeing)
Clothing/Sporting Goods
(907) 457-6659, Fax: (907) 455-6659
ifonly@ifonlyalaska.com, www.IfOnlyAlaska.com
Alaskan gifts, handcrafted jewelry, Vera Bradley, pens,
cards & journals.
Big Ray’s
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(907) 452-3458, Fax: (907) 456-2413
www.bigrays.com
Clothing, footwear and sporting goods. Fly fishing
headquarters.
Gift Shops/Specialty
Goods
2 Street Gallery, LLC
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535 Second Ave, Ste 102, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 455-4070
2stgallery@gmail.com, www.twostreetgallery.com
Alaskan fine art. Paintings, sculpture, scrimshaw, jewelry, pottery, photography. (see also Art Galleries/Exhibits)
Alaska Feed Company
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(907) 451-5570, Fax: (907) 451-5573
Toll Free: (800) 478-FEED
www.alaskafeed.com
Our “Alaska Made Market” specializes in Alaskan-made
products both practical & as gifts.
Alaskan Gold Rush Fine
Jewelry
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(907) 456-4991, Fax: (907) 456-2622
gldrsh@gci.net, www.goldrushfinejewelry.com
Visit the workshop, watch experienced goldsmiths as
they design “the finest jewelry creations and custom
work in the territory.” Large selection of natural Alaskan
gold nuggets, gold nugget jewelry and much more.
Made on-site in a historic Alaskan gold rush atmosphere. (see also Art Galleries/Exhibits)
Arctic Travelers Gift Shop
If Only...A Fine Store
Marshall Arts Design
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Interior Alaska Fish
Processors, Inc.
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2400 Davis Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-3885, Fax: (907) 456-3889
Toll Free: (800) 478-3885
order@santassmokehouse.com
www.santassmokehouse.com
Smoked salmon, lox, caviar, hot dogs, jerky, buffalo
and more.
The Knotty Shop
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6585 Richardson Hwy, Salcha, AK 99714
Mile 32 Richardson Hwy, Salcha
(907) 488-3014, Fax: (907) 488-3638
knotty@alaska.net, www.alaskaknottyshop.com
All Alaskan gifts, wildlife museum, gun collection, burl
animals, ice cream.
Mark Knapp Custom Knives at The
Cutting Edge
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1971 Fox Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-7477
info@markknappcustomknives.com
www.markknappcustomknives.com
Specializing in mosaic handles of exotic Alaskan
materials.
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(907) 456-4769, Fax: (907) 456-4769
jmarshall@alaska.net, www.marshallartsdesign.com
Notecards and posters by an Alaskan artist. Order at
marshallartsdesign.com.
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(907)474-8118, Fax: (907) 456-4842
materialgirls@alaska.net, alaskamaterialgirls.com
The Interior’s premier sewing store. Named in Quilt
Sampler’s magazine.
Visitors Center
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(907) 459-3700, Fax: (907) 459-3702
info@morristhompsoncenter.org
www.morristhompsoncenter.org
Shop for Alaska Native artwork as well as books, films
and maps about the far north at the Alaska Geographic
Store. Ample free parking, WiFi and Internet. (see also
Museums)
River City Investments, LLC
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711 Gaffney Rd, Ste 100, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-7653, Fax: (907) 456-7650
jsomers@pobox.alaska.net
Co-op Plaza/Empress Theater, 535 2nd Ave, Fairbanks.
Handicap accessible. The “meeting place” for downtown, including food & espresso, gifts, clothing, community museum, art galleries, jewelry store.
Santa Claus House
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101 St. Nicholas Dr, North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-2200, Fax: (907) 488-5601
Toll Free: (800) 588-4078
info@santaclaushouse.com
www.santaclaushouse.com
Home of the Original Letter from Santa and deed to one
square inch of North Pole. Browse through Christmas
and Alaskan gifts, toys, souvenirs and collectibles. Enjoy
an espresso from Santa’s Coffee while you look around.
Open year-round. (see also Family Fun)
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(907) 456-7080, Fax: (907) 452-4917
arcticgifts@hotmail.com
www.arctictravelersgiftshop.com
Fairbanks’ most complete gift shop. Ivory, jade, souvenirs & more. Celebrating 60 years.
Bishop’s Jewelry Gallery of Gold &
Diamonds
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(907) 479-7001
bishopsgallery@gci.net, www.bishopsjewelry.com
Breathtaking gold nuggets. Award-winning jewelers.
Open all year. Free DVD.
The Craft Market
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401 5th Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-5495, Fax: (907) 452-5495
the1craftmarket@gmail.com
Bring your visitors to the historic craft market. Huge
selection of Alaskana.
Expressions in Glass
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1922 Peger Rd, Ste A, Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 474-3923, Fax: (907) 474-3925
Toll Free: (888) 574-3923
info@expressionsinglass.net
www.expressionsinglass.net
Glass gallery, stained glass, blown glass, classes, unique
gifts.
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Santa’s Senior Center
Corporation, Inc.
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Large Retailers
101 E 5th Ave, North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-4663, Fax: (907) 488-4683
santaseniors@alaska.net, www.santaseniors.com
Programs, luncheons, exercise, games, senior-made
gifts, breakfast M-F.
3755 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 474-1400, Fax: (907) 474-4310
www.fredmeyer.com
1-stop shopping, 1-hour photo, souvenirs, groceries,
clothing, sporting goods.
Tanana Valley Farmers Market
Fred Meyer
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2600 College Rd, Fairbanks
(907) 456-3276, Fax: (907) 456-3276
tvfmarket@gmail.com, www.tvfmarket.com
Alaska-grown produce, art, baked goods, crafts. MaySept, Wed 11-4 & Sat 9-4.
Taylor’s Gold-N-Stones, Inc.
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3578-B Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 456-8369, Fax: (907) 456-8368
Toll Free: (800) 306-3589
taylorsgold@netscape.net, www.taylorsgold.com
Gold nugget jewelry & real Alaskan faceted gemstones.
Select a beautiful AK keepsake or choose a stone & have
it mounted. Our pleasant staff of trained professionals,
graduate gemologists & goldsmiths assist w/your every
jewelry need.
Twigs Alaskan Gifts
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6450 Airport Way, Ste 12, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks
(907) 479-7210, Fax: (907) 474-9567
info@twigsgifts.com, www.twigsgifts.com
Gift shop at Fairbanks Airport. Wide assortment, Alaskan gifts, travel items.
Groceries
Co-op Market Grocery & Deli
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(907) 457-1023, Fax: (907) 374-1039
www.coopmarket.org
We have your traveling needs! Visit the only grocery
store in downtown!
Sam’s Club
Breweries
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(907) 451-4800, Fax: (907) 451-0248
Toll Free: (800) 770-4800
www.samsclub.com
Open Mon-Fri 10am-8:30pm. Sat 9am-8:30pm. Sun
10am-6pm.
Dining
Bakeries/Coffee Shops
Great Harvest Bread Co.
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36 College Rd, Ste 4W, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 374-3900
info@greatharvestfairbanksak.com
www.greatharvestfairbanksak.com/about-us
Hot Licks Homemade
Ice Cream
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(907) 479-7813, Fax: (907) 474-4977
hlinc@alaska.net, www.hotlicks.net
Made in Fairbanks since 1986. The only super-premium
ice cream made in Alaska.
McCafferty’s, A Coffee
House, Etc.
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408 Cushman St, Fairbanks
(907) 456-6853
sandcastle@acsalaska.net
Charming cozy atmosphere. Soup for lunch or dinner.
Live music Fri-Sat night.
Fairbanks Distilling
Company
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(907) 474-8958
FairbanksDistillingCo@gmail.com
www.FairbanksDistilling.com
Come and visit our tasting room and distillery in downtown Fairbanks.
HooDoo Brewing Company
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1951 Fox Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 459-2337 (BEER)
greatbeer@hoodoobrew.com, hoodoobrew.com
Delicious local, fresh craft beer, brewed in the heart of
Fairbanks.
Ursa Major Distilling
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2922 Parks Hwy, Fairbanks
(907) 457-1070
robborland@ursamajordistilling.com
www.ursamajordistilling.com
Local, handcrafted spirits and cocktails. Tasting room
and tours available.
Casual Dining
Alaska McDonalds
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449 Harold Bentley Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 451-0770
www.mcalaska.com
“Now serving espresso” - Visit us: Airport Way, Santa
Claus Lane & Harold Bentley Ave.
Theatre
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(907) 452-7274, Fax: (907) 456-6997
Toll Free: (800) 354-7274
also Gold/Frontier History, Nightlife)
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(907) 451-8104, Fax: (907) 451-8151
Daily 7am - 10pm. Appetizers, entrees, soups, desserts,
Chena Fresh salads. (see also Aurora Viewing, Campgrounds/RV Parks, Dog Mushing, Event Facilities, Flightseeing, Ground/Public Transportation, Hot Springs,
Hotels/Motels, Lodges, Museums, Winter Activities)
The Cookie Jar Restaurant
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1006 Cadillac Ct, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 479-8319, Fax: (907) 479-8329
cookiejar@gci.net, www.cookiejarfairbanks.com
Bkfst, lunch and dinner with outdoor seating. Smokefree. Soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, pasta, steaks
and seafood. Micro-bakery, espresso, excellent desserts
with the most delicious cookies. Featured nationally on
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Come eat with family.
Denny’s of Alaska
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(907) 451-8950, Fax: (907) 451-8952
24-hour family restaurant. Home of the northernmost
Denny’s in the world.
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The Fudge Pot
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(907) 456-3834, Fax: (907) 456-3858
thefudgepot@hotmail.com, www.thefudgepot.com
Espresso, sandwiches, gifts, ice cream, homemade
fudge, AK cranberry & blueberry.
Hilltop Truck Stop
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c/o Sourdough Fuel, 1555 Van Horn Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99701
5.5 Elliott Hwy, Fairbanks
(907) 389-7600
nmstewart@petrostar.com, www.sourdoughfuel.com
Heading north on the Elliott Hwy, a stop at Hilltop Truck
Stop is a MUST. Bountiful breakfasts, world-famous
pies and the Hillburger have made Hilltop a “Fairbanks
Favorite” by Daily News-Miner readers. Showers, ice,
ATM, groceries & hand-dipped ice cream.
Loose Moose Cafe  f
3450 Airport Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 451-0485
aknibbles@yahoo.com
Proudly serving Indian Valley meats! Buffalo and reindeer hot dogs. Open year-round.
The Pump House Restaurant and
Saloon
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2195 Old Steese Hwy N, Fairbanks
(907) 452-2739
matt@silvergulch.com, www.silvergulch.com
Visit America’s northernmost brewery for the dining and
beer highlight of your trip. Come see why our motto is:
Fairbanks, where the people are unusual and the beer is
unusually good. Open daily.
796 Chena Pump Rd, Fairbanks
(907) 479-8452, Fax: (907) 479-8432
bill@pumphouse.com, www.pumphouse.com
Riverside dining in a historic setting. Nationally acclaimed restaurant.
Fine Dining
Bobby’s Downtown
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(907) 456-3222, Fax: (907) 457-4972
bobbysdowntownfbks@live.com
Delicious Greek & American cuisine in downtown Fairbanks. Live jazz Fri/Sat.
Lavelle’s Bistro
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(907) 450-0555, Fax: (907) 450-0444
frank@lavellesbistro.com, www.lavellesbistro.com
Wine Spectator Award recipient. Lavelle’s sets the standard for great dining.
Miguel’s Authentic Mexican
Cuisine
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Pike’s Landing Restaurant &
Lounge
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1134 Coppet St, Fairbanks, AK 99709
1235 Airport Way, #1, Fairbanks
(907) 374-8399, Fax: (907) 374-8377
miguelsllc@hotmail.com
Authentic Mexican cuisine, lunch/dinner specials daily.
Miguel’s casa es su casa!
River’s Edge Resort
Silver Gulch Brewing and
Bottling Co.
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2207 Spenard Rd, Ste 205, Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 479-6500, Fax: (907) 479-6513
info@pikeslodge.com, www.pikeslodge.com
On the Chena River where Fairbanksans gather and
visitors are welcome.
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4200 Boat St, Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 474-0286, Fax: (907) 474-3665
Toll Free: (800) 770-3343
info@riversedge.net, www.riversedge.net
Join us at Chena’s Alaskan Grill. Great steaks, burgers,
salmon & halibut. (see also Hotels/Motels)
The Turtle Club
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2098 Old Steese Hwy N, Fairbanks
(907) 457-3883, Fax: (907) 457-4789
turtle@polarnet.com, www.alaskanturtle.com
Fine dining, rustic atmosphere. Prime rib, seafood, reservations recommended.
The Vallata Restaurant
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2190 Goldstream Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
2 1/2 Mile Goldstream Rd, Fairbanks
(907) 455-6600, Fax: (907) 455-6664
Family owned. Great steaks, seafood, pasta, full bar,
wines. Favorite of locals.
Wolf Run Restaurant
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3360 Wolf Run, Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 458-0636
www.facebook.com/WolfRunRestaurant
Fine crafted food, lunch & dinner.
International Dining
Lemongrass Thai Cuisine
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388 Old Chena Pump Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 456-2200, Fax: (907) 451-0538
lemongrass.alaska@gmail.com
www.lemongrassalaska.com
With our extensive menu we hope to offer something
that will satisfy everyone’s taste buds! Our Alaska seafood is full of amazing flavors and sure to please. Just
mention vegan only to enjoy the freshness and crunchiness of organic vegetables from local farms (seasonal).
Shogun Hibachi Japanese
Steakhouse
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4005 Geist Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 328-3222, Fax: (907) 328-3232
jasondong0328@yahoo.com, www.shogunak.com
Join us for the only Hibachi experience in Fairbanks.
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Fairbanks Golden Nugget Hotel  f
Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge  Golden North Motel of Fairbanks, LLC  f
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Sophie Station Suites, Fountainhead Hotels  f
SpringHill Suites by Marriott® Fairbanks  f
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Accommodations
Bed & Breakfasts
A Downtown Log Cabin
Hideaway
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304 Badger St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-1100
apfvrf@hotmail.com, www.mosquitonet.com/~apfvrf
2 rooms/shared bath, 2 suites/prvt bath. Best breakfast
in town. Great hosts.
A Suite Alaskan Inn
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(907) 378-6238
myrnamae@hotmail.com
www.asuitealaskaninn.com
Comfortable suites centrally located downtown with
fully equipped kitchens.
A Taste of Alaska Lodge
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551 Eberhardt Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99712
Mile 5.3 Chena Hot Springs Rd, Fairbanks
(907) 488-7855, Fax: (907) 488-3772
tasteak@mosquitonet.com, www.atasteofalaska.com
Panoramic view: AK Range/Denali. Pvt bath. 280 acres.
(see also Lodges)
AAAA Care B&B/Inn  f
557 Fairbanks St, Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-2447, Fax: (907) 479-2484
pat@aaaacare.com, www.aaaacare.com
WiFi/cable. Full kitchen, full breakfast. Aurora viewing!
Seasonal rates.
Ah, Rose Marie Downtown Bed &
Breakfast  f
302 Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-2040, Fax: (907) 456-6193
ahrosemarie@yahoo.com, www.ahrosemarie.com
WOW! Two quaint, cozy 1930s homes near old
downtown restaurants, shops & visitors center. Full
breakfasts. Families, groups welcome. Extraordinary
hospitality. Hosts John and son Chris. Friendly cat in
White House. Guidebook recommended (est. 1989).
Year-round $65-$120+tax.
Alaska Grizzly Lodge  f
1470 Westmoreland Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-7475, Fax: (907) 488-7475
akgrizzlylodge@gmail.com
www.alaskagrizzlylodge.com
Spacious charming country inn, aurora viewing, private
baths, hot breakfast.
Alaskan Viewpoint Lodge  f
Golden Umbrella B&B  f
607 Old Steese Hwy, Ste B383, Fairbanks, AK 99701
1010 Pickering Dr, Fairbanks
(907) 347-2774
wgbeaudoin@gmail.com
www.alaskanviewpoint.com
Private, comfortable abode on Chena Ridge. Panoramic
overview of the boreal forest and Alaska Range. Alaskan
perspective. Just minutes from the airport, train station
and downtown Fairbanks. Private bathrooms. Free WiFi.
Gourmet breakfast. 24/7 coffee and tea service.
458 Terrace Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99712
(907) 687-7131
goldenumbrella@inbox.com
www.akgoldenumbrella.com
Comfortable B&B with 3 bedrooms, hot breakfast. In
the woods, 2 miles to town.
All Seasons Bed & Breakfast
Inn
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(907) 451-6649, Fax: (907) 474-8448
Toll Free: (888) 451-6649
inn@alaska.com, www.allseasonsinn.com
Highly rated European-style inn. Great breakfast, WiFi,
private baths, air.
(907) 389-2812, Fax: (907) 389-2812
Deluxe rooms designed specifically for aurora viewing
atop Cleary Summit. (see also Aurora Viewing, Lodges)
Aurora Express Forget-Me-Not 
1540 Chena Ridge, Fairbanks
(907) 474-0949
Toll Free: (800) 221-0073
pullman@aurora-express.com
www.aurora-express.com
We offer some of the most unique accommodations to
be found in Alaska. Railroad cars have been decorated
with Alaskan historical themes with a whimsical touch.
All rooms have private entries and bath, exceptional
breakfast, panoramic views of river, city & mountains.
Fairbanks Association of Bed &
Breakfasts
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(907) 388-4349
www.fabb.biz
We off clean, comfortable, affordable B&Bs with welcoming Alaskan hosts.
Fairbanks Bed & Breakfast  f
902 Kellum St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-4967
Located downtown, with hearty breakfast, private
baths & Alaskan artifacts.
Fairbanks Downtown Bed and
Breakfast 
1461 Gillam Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-7700, Fax: (907) 456-1116
balty@ak.net, www.stayinfairbanks.com
Inspected and Approved. B&B summer. Long-term winter. Near Ft. Wainwright. Priv. baths.
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Northern Sky Lodge  f
Mile 329 Parks Hwy, Nenana
(907) 388-9954
contact@northernskylodge.com
www.northernskylodge.com
Log house. Denali Park 90 min away. Aurora viewing.
Cabins
Alaska Wildlife Cabins and
Hostel  f
3740 Lyle Ave, North Pole
(907) 712-4528
info@alaska-wildlife-cabins-and-hostel.com
www.alaska-wildlife-cabins-and-hostel.com
True feeling of Alaska, aurora/wildlife viewing, guided
tours, great rates.
North Pole Cabins  f
2502 Outside Blvd, North Pole
(907) 490-6400
northp@northpolecabins.com
www.northpolecabins.com
Private luxury, full bath, kitchen, continental breakfast,
WiFi, massage, laundry. $99-$219
Riverbend Log Cabins & Cottage
Rentals  f
(907) 490-6613
info@riverbendlogcabins.com
www.riverbendlogcabins.com
Rustic elegance in two secluded riverfront log cabins.
Full kitchens/baths.
Hostels
9th Ave Hostel  f
(907) 590-0095
9thavehostel@gmail.com, www.9thavehostel.com
Great location, friendly host and clean beds.
Billie’s Backpackers Hostel  f
2895 Mack Blvd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-2034
info@alaskahostel.com, www.alaskahostel.com
On city bus route. WiFi, tents, laundry, storage, no curfew. Local tours.
Explore Fairbanks
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(907) 488-8402, Fax: (907) 488-8787
Hostel/private rooms/cabins, on site aurora viewing,
local & Arctic tours. (see also Aurora Viewing, Fishing/
River Excursions)
Fairbanks International Hostel  f
4316 Birch Ln, Fairbanks
(907) 479-7300, Fax: (907) 479-2229
info@fairbankshostel.com, www.fairbankshostel.com
Shared rooms and private rooms. Located near UAF
off Geist Rd. Phones, Internet, cable TV. Private apartments with 4 beds also available. Shared and private
bathrooms and kitchens. Luggage storage. Canoes and
bikes for rent.
Best Western Chena River
Lodge
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Bridgewater Hotel, A Fine
Fountainhead Hotel
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1255 TVSA Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 328-3500, Fax: (907) 328-3607
Toll Free: (800) 780-7234
info@bestwesternfairbanks.com
www.bestwesternfairbanks.com
New - 67 rms, WiFi, free hot breakfast, fitness center,
near airport, free shuttle, non-smoking.
723 First Ave, Fairbanks
(907) 456-3642, Fax: (907) 451-6376
Toll Free: (800) 528-4916
Personalized service in a quaint hotel known for its
beautiful flowers. In the heart of downtown—an
outstanding place to stay for many years. Walk to
restaurants & visitor center. Free airport/train shuttle
& Around Town Express. Breakfast, free WiFi, laundry
facilities & smoke-free.
Best Western Plus Pioneer
Park Inn
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1908 Chena Landing Loop Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 479-8080, Fax: (907) 479-8063
Toll Free: (888) 313-6926
pioneer.reservations@gmail.com
www.bestwestern.com
Newly renovated. Comp breakfast & WiFi, pool, new
fitness & business centers.
Sven’s Basecamp Hostel 
3505 Davis Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 355-7088
info@svenshostel.com, www.svenshostel.com
Sven’s Hostel is your oasis in Fairbanks. Clean, fun and
close to shopping.
Hotels/Motels
7 Gables Inn & Suites  f
(907) 479-0751, Fax: (907) 479-2229
Toll Free: (800) 478-7829
gables7@alaska.net, www.7gablesinn.com
Centrally located to major attractions, near UAF and
bus lines. Rooms and suites, Jacuzzis, cable/DVD, WiFi,
complimentary full int’l theme breakfasts, free canoes,
suites with full kitchens and fireplaces. On-site laundry,
baggage storage, guest computer.
Alpine Lodge
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4920 Dale Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 328-6300, Fax: (907) 328-0914
Toll Free: (800) 455-8851
reservations@akalpinelodge.com
www.akalpinelodge.com
Award-winning hotel, 115 beautifully appointed rooms,
Alaskan decor throughout hotel, free shuttle to airport
and railroad depot, restaurant and lounge, kitchenette
& spa guest rooms, gift shop, WiFi, continental breakfast, business center, fitness room & sauna, group rates,
Alaska Air miles.
An Inn on Minnie Street  f
345 Minnie St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-1802, Fax: (907) 451-1751
Toll Free: (888) 456-1849
info@minniestreetBandB.com
www.minniestreetBandB.com
Downtown, rooms, suites, jacuzzi, aurora viewing. Price
range from $50.00 to $198.00.
Bear Lodge at Wedgewood Resort,
Fountainhead Hotels
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(907) 456-3642, Fax: (907) 451-6376
Toll Free: (800) 528-4916
Summer travelers love Bear Lodge’s spacious & affordable guestrooms with free WiFi, an Internet cafe, gift
shop, on-site laundry, restaurant/lounge, air conditioning, free Around Town Express. 100% non-smoking, a
dedicated staff, located on 105 acres at Wedgewood
Resort.
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(907) 451-8104, Fax: (907) 451-8151
Year-round hot springs resort. 80 rooms. Full-service
restaurant & lounge. (see also Aurora Viewing, Campgrounds/RV Parks, Casual Dining, Dog Mushing, Event
Facilities, Flightseeing, Hot Springs, Lodges, Museums,
Winter Activities)
Extended Stay America
Fairbanks
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(907) 457-2288, Fax: (907) 457-2297
Toll Free: (800) 804-3724
foa@extendedstay.com
www.extendedstayamerica.com
Designed for longer stays featuring kitchenettes including stovetops.
Fairbanks Extended Stays  f
(907) 479-7100, Fax: (907) 479-2229
Toll Free: (800) 478-7829
info@fairbanksinn.com
www.fairbanksextendedstays.com
Extended stay efficiencies or suites with full kitchens
with dishes/utensils, WiFi, cable/DVD, access to coin-op
laundry facilities and local bus stop. Many restaurants
nearby. Additional amenities include hair dryer, clock
radio, iron/board. Free boats.
Fairbanks Golden Nugget
Hotel
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900 Noble St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-5141, Fax: (907) 452-5458
evansjm@mosquitonet.com
www.golden-nuggethotel.com
Centrally located with reasonable rates! AC, cable TV,
restaurant, lounge.
Fairbanks Princess Riverside
Lodge
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4477 Pikes Landing Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 455-4477, Fax: (907) 455-4476
Toll Free: (800) 426-0500
Fairbanks’ finest accommodations situated on the Chena River and minutes from the airport. Fine & casual
dining options, fitness center, conference facilities and
free airport shuttle. Nicely appointed rooms with comfortable amenities, including free WiFi and free parking.
(see also Lodges)
Golden North Motel of
Fairbanks, LLC
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4888 Old Airport Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-6201, Fax: (907) 479-5766
Toll Free: (800) 447-1910
sourdough@goldennorthmotel.com
www.goldennorthmotel.com
Gracious hospitality & summer rates from $85! Attractive, clean rooms with private baths & cable; many
with microwaves/fridges. Free a.m. muffins/coffee.
Courtesy airport/RR shuttle. Free high-speed Internet
station & WiFi. Near popular attractions. Guidebook
recommended!
Hampton Inn and Suites
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433 Harold Bentley Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 451-1502, Fax: (907) 451-1503
Toll Free: (800) HAM-PTON
faiak_hampton_suites@hilton.com
www.fairbankssuites.hamptoninn.com
Airport/train shuttle. 100% Hampton guarantee. “On
the House” hot breakfast.
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fairbanks, Alaska
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109 W Int’l Airport Rd, Anchorage, AK 99518
400 Merhar Ave, Fairbanks
(907) 328-1100, Fax: (907) 328-1122
jeder@thehotelgroup.com
www.hiexpress.com/fairbanksak
Spacious rooms, indoor pool, complimentary Express
Start hot breakfast bar.
Hotel North Pole
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449 N Santa Claus Ln, North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-4800, Fax: (907) 488-4816
Toll Free: (877) 488-4801
info@hotelnorthpole.com, www.hotelnorthpole.com
71 rooms, smoke free, meeting rooms, nearby eateries.
Alaskan-owned and -operated.
Pike’s Waterfront Lodge
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(907) 456-4500, Fax: (907) 456-4515
Toll Free: (877) 774-2400
208-room lodge & cabins on the Chena River. Free
airport & RR pickup. Greenhouse, Aveda aromatherapy
bath products. Sauna, in-room coffee, free wireless
Internet, exercise room. Air conditioned. Rooms offer
cable. (see also Lodges)
Regency Fairbanks Hotel
Super 8 Motel
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(907) 451-8888, Fax: (907) 451-6690
Toll Free: (800) 800-8000
fairbankss8@pendevserv.com, www.super8.com
Newly renovated. Free SuperStart breakfast & wireless
Internet. Pet friendly. Free airport shuttle.
Hotels
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(907) 456-3642, Fax: (907) 451-6376
Toll Free: (800) 528-4916
Nestled on 105 acres, surrounded by a 75-acre wildlife
reserve & a 2,000-acre bird refuge. Residential-style
suites w/separate dining, living room & bedrooms, fully
appointed kitchens, on-site laundry & free WiFi. Ideal
for extended stay! (see also Event Facilities, Nature/
Wildlife Viewing)
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel &
Conference Center
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(907) 456-7722, Fax: (907) 451-7478
Toll Free: (800) 544-0970
info@westmarkhotels.com
www.westmarkhotels.com
Fairbanks’ premier hotel & conference center, located
downtown with 400 beautifully appointed guest rooms
& suites. Over 17,000 square feet of conference space,
2 restaurants & lounge, gift shop & espresso, fitness
room, free WiFi. Group rates & packages available. (see
also Event Facilities)
Lodges
A Taste of Alaska Lodge
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551 Eberhardt Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99712
Mile 5.3 Chena Hot Springs Rd, Fairbanks
(907) 488-7855, Fax: (907) 488-3772
tasteak@mosquitonet.com, www.atasteofalaska.com
Panoramic view: AK Range/Denali. Pvt bath. 280 acres.
(see also Bed & Breakfasts)
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(907) 459-2700, Fax: (907) 459-2720
Toll Free: (800) 348-1340
info@regencyfairbankshotel.com
www.regencyfairbankshotel.com
Spacious rooms with kitchenettes in selected rooms.
Complimentary continental breakfast, WiFi, airport &
railroad shuttle. 24-hour front desk/bell service, sports
bar, business center, fitness room & guest laundry room
available.
River’s Edge Resort
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(907) 474-0286, Fax: (907) 474-3665
Toll Free: (800) 770-3343
Your own cottage in a beautiful riverfront setting. Each
has 2 queen beds, full bath, vanity, cable TV, phone,
WiFi, coffee maker & patio. AAA rated, featuring
Chena’s Alaskan Grill, shuttle: airport-RR-major tour
attractions, city tour, Arctic Tours & Barrow Tour. (see
also Casual Dining)
Sophie Station Suites,
Fountainhead Hotels
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1717 University Ave, Fairbanks
(907) 456-3642, Fax: (907) 451-6376
Toll Free: (800) 528-4916
A place where the staff treats you like you matter! An
atmosphere where guest service is the ultimate amenity.
Large suites with free WiFi, separate bedroom & kitchen. Zach’s Restaurant/lounge, laundry facility & fitness
room. By groceries & airport.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
Fairbanks
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(907) 451-6552, Fax: (907) 451-6553
Toll Free: (800) 314-0858
hotelreservations@nmsusa.com
www.marriott.com/faish
Come stay in downtown Fairbanks next to the Chena
River. Each suite offers king or two double beds, pull-out
sofa bed, mini-refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker
and wet bar. Also enjoy a complimentary continental
breakfast buffet, indoor pool, whirlpool and exercise
room.
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(907) 389-2812, Fax: (907) 389-2812
Deluxe rooms designed specifically for aurora viewing.
Located atop Cleary Summit for horizon-to-horizon
views to the north from your own room! Each room has
2 queen beds, big sofa, private kitchen & bathroom,
Internet, and our signature north windows. (see also
Aurora Viewing, Bed & Breakfasts)
(907) 451-8104, Fax: (907) 451-8151
Year-round hot springs resort. 80 rooms. Full-service
restaurant & lounge. (see also Aurora Viewing, Campgrounds/RV Parks, Casual Dining, Dog Mushing, Event
Facilities, Flightseeing, Hot Springs, Hotels/Motels, Museums, Winter Activities)
Chatanika Lodge
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5760 Steese Hwy, Fairbanks, AK 99712
Mile 28.5 Steese Hwy, Chatanika
(907) 389-2164, Fax: (907) 389-2166
chatanikalodge@yahoo.com
Lodging, restaurant, bar, package store, aurora viewing.
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4477 Pikes Landing Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 455-4477, Fax: (907) 455-4476
Toll Free: (800) 426-0500
Fairbanks’ finest accommodations situated on the
Chena River and minutes from the airport. Fine & casual dining options, fitness center, conference facilities
and free airport shuttle. Nicely appointed rooms with
comfortable amenities including free WiFi and free parking. (see also Hotels/Motels)
The Lodge at Black Rapids
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1307 Windfall Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709
227.4 Richardson Hwy, 38 Mile S, Delta Junction
(877) 825-9413, Fax: (877) 825-9413
blackrapids@ureach.com
www.lodgeatblackrapids.com
Timber framed w/fireplaces, heavenly beds. On road w/
wildlife & panoramic views.
Mount Aurora Lodge  f
2320 Fairbanks Creek Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99712
(907) 389-2000
mountauroralodge@hotmail.com
www.mountauroralodge.com
Historic and authentic accommodations in the heart of
aurora country.
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Pike’s Waterfront Lodge
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(907) 456-4500, Fax: (907) 456-4515
Toll Free: (877) 774-2400
208-room lodge & cabins on the Chena River. Free
airport & RR pickup. Greenhouse, Aveda aromatherapy
bath products. Sauna, in-room coffee, free wireless
Internet, exercise room. Air conditioned. Rooms offer
cable. (see also Hotels/Motels)
Alaska Campground Owners
Association
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(907) 339-9082, Fax: (907) 334-9082
Toll Free: (866) 339-9082
info@alaskacampgrounds.net
www.alaskacampgrounds.net
Publishes directory listing of member campgrounds/RV
parks & their services.
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(907) 451-8104, Fax: (907) 451-8151
Year-round hot springs resort. 30 spaces. Full-service
restaurant & lounge. (see also Aurora Viewing, Casual
Dining, Dog Mushing, Event Facilities, Flightseeing,
Hot Springs, Hotels/Motels, Lodges, Museums, Winter
Activities)
Lakeview Enterprises, Inc.
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1000 Lakeview Terrace, Fairbanks
(907) 452-2553, Fax: (907) 456-2801
lakeviewterracerv@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/lakeviewterracerv
Full hookups 30/50 amp, extended stay rates, 3 miles
from downtown, pets ok.
Ursa Major Distilling
Fairbanks
Distilleries
Summon the spirits with a visit to one
of the new distilleries in
Fairbanks. Ursa Major, the name
means “great bear,” uses barley
from Delta Junction to craft exceptionally smooth spirits including
Fairbanks Sourdough Rum (Alaska’s first rum), Summer Harvest
Gin and their flagship Long Winter
Vodka. And historic Fairbanks City
Hall has never had it so good with
the new Fairbanks Distilling Company setting up shop to serve delicious high-latitude, ultra-premium
spirits made from Alaskan-sourced
grains, berries, potatoes and more.
Northern Moosed RV Park &
Campground 
2284 Elliott Hwy, Fairbanks, AK 99712
(907) 451-0984
rvpark@northernmoosed.com
www.northernmoosed.com
Full-service RV park & campground, ideal base camp for
your Arctic adventure.
River’s Edge RV Park

(907) 474-0286, Fax: (907) 474-3665
Toll Free: (800) 770-3343
Full hook-ups, 180 spaces, 30/50 amp power, cable
TV, WiFi, free showers, laundry, pets allowed. Featuring
Chena’s Alaskan Grill, tickets and shuttle to major tour
attractions. City tour, Riverboat Discovery, Gold Dredge
8, Arctic Tours & Barrow Tour.
Riverview RV Park

1316 Badger Rd, North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-6392
Toll Free: (888) 488-6392
riverview@acsalaska.net, www.riverviewrvpark.net
Full hook-ups, free cable TV, WiFi & showers. 160 sites,
70’ PT’s, 30/50 amp. Gas, diesel, groceries, bike path,
bank fishing, tour info & ticket sales. Super-clean laundry/shower/restrooms. Free vehicle wash rack. Big rigs
& pets always welcome!
Tanana Valley Campground & RV
Park

(907) 452-3750, Fax: (907) 456-7971
Toll Free: (907) 456-7956
info@fairbankscampgroundandrvpark.com
Showers, laundry, dump station, Internet and firepits.
Vacation Rentals
Alaska Haven  f
2572 Carrie Lynn Dr, North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 322-5037
alaskahaven49@gmail.com, www.vrbo.com/642040
Lg 2B/1B urban-chic waterfront apt located in beautiful
& secluded setting.
Fjell Blikk Hytte - Mountain Lodge
& Knoll House
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1025 Ridge Pointe Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 474-4353
fjell@gci.net, www.fjell-lodge.com
Fjell Blikk Hytte (a 3 BR custom-built log house) and
Knoll House (4 BR) provide unique accommodations on
seven forested acres just 10 minutes from Fairbanks.
Stunning views, lovely period furnishings, modern kitchens and baths.
Midnight Sun Catering, LLC  f
2684 Old Steese Hwy, Fairbanks, AK 99712
(907) 347-5967
ptpalaska.com
Excellent food! Efficient service! Exceptional price!
Villante’s Meatballs 
(907) 978-7804
villantesmeatballs@gmail.com
Philly on a roll… mobile catering of meatball subs &
Philly cheesesteaks.
The Works Creative
Catering, LLC
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527 Steele Creek Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99712
Friends Church, 1485 30th Ave, Fairbanks
(907) 456-3857, Fax: (907) 452-3164
theworks1981@yahoo.com
Call us for all your catering, planning and decorating
needs.
Event Facilities
Carlson Center
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(907) 451-7800, Fax: (907) 451-1195
kbaysinger@fnsb.us, www.carlson-center.com
Premier entertainment, sports, meetings & conventions
center in Fairbanks.
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(907) 451-8104, Fax: (907) 451-8151
Year-round resort, 80 guest rooms, meeting rooms,
full-service restaurant. (see also Aurora Viewing, Campgrounds/RV Parks, Casual Dining, Dog Mushing, Flightseeing, Hot Springs, Hotels/Motels, Lodges, Museums,
Winter Activities)
JP Jones Community Development
Center
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2400 Rickert St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-3729
jpjcdc@gmail.com, www.jpjonescdc.com
Premier rental facility for events and meetings and
meeting community needs.
Raven Landing Center
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949 McGown St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
1222 Cowles St, Fairbanks
(907) 328-5458, Fax: (907) 328-5468
catering@ravenlanding.org, www.ravenlanding.org
Premier catering venue central to town. Unique dining
and event planning.
Pedro’s Hide-A-Way  f
3303 Old Steese Hwy N, Cleary Summit
(907) 389-2204
patty.gentry@pedroshideaway.com
www.pedroshideaway.com
Private, rural, fully furnished, log cabin, open year
round, ArcticSpa.
Conventions,
Meetings, and Events
Catering
Jackie of All Trades Catering  f
(907) 388-3442
jackieofalltrades@gmail.com
www.caterfairbanks.com
Catering designed to meet your needs. Coffee service,
breakfast, lunch, dinner.
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Hotels
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(907) 456-3642, Fax: (907) 451-6376
Toll Free: (800) 528-4916
Providing catering for events at Wedgewood Resort &
Sophie Station Suites. Over 30,000 sq ft of combined
space for meetings, banquets & receptions. State-ofthe-art AV equipment and enhanced Internet access
make our catering facilities the best choice for Fairbanks
events. (see also Hotels/Motels, Nature/Wildlife
Viewing)
Conference Center
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(907) 456-7722, Fax: (907) 451-7478
Toll Free: (800) 544-0970
info@westmarkhotels.com
www.westmarkhotels.com
Fairbanks’ premier hotel & conference center, located
downtown with 400 beautifully appointed guest rooms
& suites. Over 17,000 square feet of conference space,
2 restaurants & lounge, gift shop & espresso, fitness
room, free WiFi. Group rates & packages available. (see
also Hotels/Motels)
Event Planners
Aurora Balloons & Decorating  f
230 Iditarod, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 451-7520
beth@auroraballoons.com, auroraballoons.com
Fairbanks’ finest event decor! Pipe & drape & table
linens for rent.
Event Travel Management
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999 East Tudor Rd, Ste 200, Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 786-0130, Fax: (907) 562-2016
info@traveletm.com, www.traveletm.com
Alaska’s #1 event planning company. Experience on 7
continents & in 150 countries.
Planner 4 Hire  f
917 San Anselmo Ave, Apt 8
San Anselmo, CA 94960
Toll Free: (866) 890-2421
info@planner4hire.com, www.planner4hire.com
Meeting & event management services. Connect with
us at Planner4Hire.com.
Your Story Wedding & Event
Planning  f
1195 Gilmore Trail, Fairbanks, AK 99712
(907) 460-3547
echalstrom@yourstoryak.com, www.yourstoryak.com
We turn your vision into a memorable event, with style
and creative solutions.
Transportation
Air Transportation
Alaska Airlines
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4750 Old International Airport Rd
Anchorage, AK 99502
Toll Free: (800) 252-7522
www.alaskaair.com
Offering service to Fairbanks from the Lower 48 and
intra-Alaska cities.
Ravn Alaska
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4700 Old International Airport Rd
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 266-8394, Fax: (907) 266-8391
Toll Free: (800) 866-8394
sales@flyera.com, www.flyravn.com
Serving over 100 destinations statewide.
Wright Air Service, Inc.
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3842 University Ave S, Fairbanks
(907) 474-0502, Fax: (907) 474-0375
Toll Free: (800) 478-0502
was@alaska.net, www.wrightairservice.com
Flightseeing/air charter. See Interior Alaska as never
before!
Auto/RV Services
GoNorth Car & Camper Rental  f
3713 S Lathrop St, Fairbanks
(907) 479-7272, Fax: (907) 474-1041
Toll Free: (866) 236-7272
wheels@gonorth-alaska.com
www.GoNorth-Alaska.com
SUV, truck, truck camper and motorhome rentals for
northern gravel roads.
Kendall Toyota Rent-A-Car
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1000 Cadillac Ct, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-6217, Fax: (907) 455-9825
rentacar@kendallauto.com
www.kendallautoalaska.com
Great cars. Insurance specials. Great low rates daily,
weekly and weekend.
Sourdough Fuel
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1555 Van Horn Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-7798, Fax: (907) 452-0680
Toll Free: (888) 706-3835
nmstewart@petrostar.com, www.sourdoughfuel.com
With 8 gas stations in Fairbanks and North Pole, Sourdough Fuel welcomes RVers with FREE dump stations &
water, diesel, ice, propane, ATMs, Hot Stuff Pizza™, hot
subs & wraps, burritos, ice cream, tasty hot breakfast
sandwiches, Chicago-style hot dogs and groceries.
Auto/RV Rentals
Alaska Auto Rental  f
2375 University Ave S, Fairbanks
(907) 457-7368
info@alaskaautorental.com
www.alaskaautorental.com
Choose from a wide selection of cars, trucks, vans &
SUVs for local rentals, Dalton Highway rentals, one-way
rentals and rentals into Canada. Local shuttle service.
After-hours rentals by appointment. Offsite and afterhours return options. Debit and credit cards accepted.
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Avis Rent A Car
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Alaska/Yukon Trails
Dalton Highway Express 
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6450 Airport Way #5, Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 474-0900, Fax: (907) 474-2013
Toll Free: (800) 331-1212
fairbanks@avisalaska.com, www.avisalaska.com
Serving Alaska for over 55 years! Great rates at
www.avisalaska.com
(907) 479-2277, Fax: (907) 456-5135
Toll Free: (800) 770-7275
alaskashuttle@yahoo.com, www.alaskashuttle.com
Economical transport between Anch, Talkeetna, Denali,
Fbx, Dawson & Whitehorse.
Budget Rent A Car
9170 Jewel Lake Rd, Ste 204, Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 245-0200, Fax: (907) 245-0400
Toll Free: (800) 266-8625
info@alaskatrain.com, www.AlaskaTrain.com
Online reservations for the Alaska Railroad including
GoldStar, Adventure Class, private luxury dome rail &
deluxe motorcoach. Save time, money and see additional scenery by traveling one way by train & the other by
motorcoach. Vacation packages & cruise transfers available. (see also Denali - Ground/Public Transportation)
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(907) 474-0855, Fax: (907) 474-8383
Toll Free: (800) 474-0855
budgetak@acsalaska.net
Compacts to 4x4s etc.
Dollar Rent A Car
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(907) 451-4360, Fax: (907) 451-6435
drac@acsalaska.net
Free pick-up and return at train station/hotels. Best fleet
in Fairbanks.
Thrifty Car Rental
AlaskaTrain.com
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3820 University Ave, Fairbanks
(907) 474-3555
www.daltonhighwayexpress.com
Yukon River, Arctic Circle, Coldfoot, Brooks Range &
Prudhoe Bay shuttles.
Gray Line Alaska

(907) 452-2843
Toll Free: (800) 544-2206
Multi-day tours, sightseeing & Denali rail tours in Alaska & the Yukon. (see also Sightseeing, Travel Agents/
Trip Planners)
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(907) 451-1048, Fax: (907) 451-6435
Toll Free: (800) THR-IFTY
drac@acsalaska.net, www.thrifty.com
Customer pickup and delivery in town. Quality cars at
thrifty prices.
Ground/Public
Transportation
Airlink Shuttle & Tours  f
1213 Dolphin Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 452-3337, Fax: (907) 452-6543
jeff@airlinkalaska.com, www.airlinkalaska.com
Local area shuttle. Statewide charter/tours. Quality service, affordable price. (see also Sightseeing)
Alaska Cab & King Cab  f
930 Aspen St, Fairbanks
(907) 452-2222, Fax: (907) 479-0769
kingalaskacab@gci.net, www.kingalaskacab.com
24/7 taxi service, pre-scheduled pick-ups, charters.
Credit cards accepted.
Alaska Railroad
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(907) 265-2494, Fax: (907) 265-2323
Toll Free: (800) 544-0552
Want the best views of Alaska’s glaciers, mountains and
wildlife? Choose an Alaska Railroad vacation! We offer
comprehensive rail vacations, day tours and scenic rail
trips with one call to our Alaskan agents. Ask about
GoldStar. Call or go online today! (see also Adventure/
Ecotours, Denali Neighbors - Adventure/Ecotours,
Ground/Public Transportation)
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3175 Peger Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 459-1011
transitservices@fnsb.us, www.fnsb.us/macs
Get around Fairbanks and North Pole with the MACS
Transit Bus System.
Alaska Tour & Travel 
PO Box 22-1011, Anchorage, AK 99522
(907) 245-0200, Fax: (907) 245-0400
Toll Free: (800) 208-0200
experts@alaskatravel.com, www.alaskatravel.com
We specialize in custom vacations to Alaska’s most
spectacular destinations including Fairbanks. Our
knowledgeable staff can arrange lodging, activities and
transportation. We offer a great value, quality products
and a convenient way to plan your Alaska vacation.
(see also Alaskan Neighbors - Travel Agents/Trip Planners, Denali Neighbors - Travel Agents/Trip Planners)
Premier Alaska Tours, Inc.  f
1900 Premier Ct, Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 279-0001, Fax: (907) 279-0002
Toll Free: (888) 486-8725
laura@tourAlaska.net, www.PremierAlaskaTours.com
Deluxe motorcoach charter services available yearround. Alaskan owned. (see also Alaskan Neighbors
- Sightseeing)
Trip Planning
Explore Tours
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999 E Tudor Rd, Ste 200, Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 786-0192, Fax: (907) 563-8159
Toll Free: (800) 523-7405
info@exploretours.com, www.exploretours.com
Explore Tours specializes in year-round, customized extraordinary Alaska adventures, highlighting the unique
corners of the Last Frontier.
Greater Fairbanks Chamber of
Commerce
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(907) 452-1105, Fax: (907) 456-6968
info@fairbankschamber.org
www.fairbankschamber.org
Building partnerships, promoting our members, business and the community! Download our FREE mobile
app today!
GoNorth Alaska Travel Center  f
3713 S Lathrop St, Fairbanks
(907) 479-7271, Fax: (907) 474-1041
Toll Free: (855) 236-7271
travel@gonorth-alaska.com
www.GoNorth-Alaska.com
Full-service statewide trip planning.
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TO DENALI AND BEYOND.
The Denali Star Train offers daily summer
departures from Fairbanks.
AlaskaRailroad.com
800.544.0552
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(907) 452-3636, Fax: (907) 452-3639
info@santasvagabondtravel.com
www.santasvagabondtravel.com
Alaska & local tours, statewide travel, AK Marine Hwy
reserv. 25 yrs exp.
Local
Microbreweries
Northern Light Ale, Prudhoe Pig
Stout, Coldfoot Pilsner and Fairbanks Lager, let the names speak
for themselves. “Fairbanks, where
the people are unusual and the
beer is unusually good” is Silver
Gulch’s clever slogan. The Silver
Gulch Brewing & Bottling Company, housed in an attractive, renovated historic roadhouse, is proud
to serve Fairbanks-crafted, worldapproved recipes year round.
The wildly popular, smallbatch, small-town focused HooDoo Brewing Company, named
after the Alaskan mountains bearing the same name, takes the
phrase “the ART of brewing” totally seriously. The diverse, winning crowd at HooDoo will attest
to the painstaking process that
yields enticing rewards.
And
lastly,
the 49th State
Brewing Company, just right
down the road
(about a hundred miles) in
Healy, heralds
small-batch artisan ales and
lagers and displays the illustrious bus from “Into
the Wild.”
Santa’s-Vagabond Travel
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601 E Northern Lights Blvd, Ste I
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 274-8884, Fax: (907) 274-1455
skylarjiang@skylartravel.com, www.5ialaska.com
As the only Mandarin-speaking trip planner in Alaska,
we own and operate both Alaska Skylar Travel &
Charlene’s Express Travel. We are experienced to offer
guaranteed departures for flexible independent travelers
featuring winter aurora adventures & summer glacier
experience.
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(907) 452-2843
Toll Free: (800) 544-2206
Multi-day tours, sightseeing & Denali rail tours in
Alaska & the Yukon. (see also Ground/Public Transportation, Sightseeing)
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Gray Line Alaska
n Hogu
(907) 490-2405
s_schoppenhorst@yahoo.com
www.greatlandtaxiservice.com
Reserve your airport taxi today. Aurora viewing, charters, pipeline views, Denali.
Sherma
Travel Agents/
Trip Planners
Greatland Taxi & Tours Service  f
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Visitor Information
Mt. McKinley Bank
Alaska Public Lands Information
Center
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Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center
Fairbanks
(907) 459-3730, Fax: (907) 459-3729
Toll Free: (866) 869-6887
fair_interpretation@nps.gov, www.alaskacenters.gov
Offers free trip planning information on parks, forests,
refuges, recreation areas & wild rivers. Free exhibits &
films feature wildlife, resources & Native culture. Alaska
Geographic store sells books, videos, maps & Native
artwork.
Alaska.org/The Alaska App  f
(907) 777-7700, Fax: (907) 777-7720
yael@alaska.org, www.alaska.org
Alaska.org, The Alaska App & Hotel Visitor TV.
Bearfoot Travel Guides  f
2440 E Tudor Rd, #122, Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 822-5233, Fax: (800) 478-8301
Toll Free: (800) 478-8300
ncountry@gci.net, www.alaska101.com
Comprehensive Visitor Guide to all of roadside Alaska.
Bell’s Alaska Travel Guide  f
1770 Front St, #170, Lynden, WA 98264
(250) 768-2426, Fax: (250) 452-6662
Toll Free: (800) 880-9109
info@bellsalaska.com, www.bellsalaska.com
Up-to-date & accurate information. What to see, where
to stay & great maps.
Explore Fairbanks
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Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center
Fairbanks
(907) 456-5774, Fax: (907) 459-3757
Toll Free: (800) 327-5774
info@explorefairbanks.com
Visit the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center
in downtown Fairbanks. Visitor information, trip planning assistance, vacancy listings, brochures, maps
and more about Fairbanks, Denali, Interior and Arctic
Alaska.
Banking/Currency
Exchange
First National Bank Alaska
Northrim Bank – Fairbanks
Financial Center
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3111 C St, Anchorage, AK 99503
360 Merhar Ave, Fairbanks
(907) 455-1128, Fax: (907) 455-1168
blury.jay@nrim.com, www.northrim.com
24-hr deposit center. ATM located in building entry.
Wells Fargo Bank
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800 Noble St, Fairbanks
(907) 459-5323, Fax: (907) 452-1281
www.FNBAlaska.com
Full-service banking, travelers checks & wire transfers,
branches statewide.
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(907) 459-4300
Toll Free: (800) 869-3557
www.wellsfargo.com
Copying/Printing
Advance Printing Co., Inc.
Graphic North, Inc.
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157 Old Steese Hwy, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-1907, Fax: (907) 452-3916
Toll Free: (866) 452-1907
wayne@graphicnorth.com, www.graphicnorth.com
Full-service offset & digital printers. Mailing & business
cards, brochures, posters.
Interior Graphics & Printing
UAF Community & Technical
College
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604 Barnette St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 455-2800, Fax: (907) 455-2864
Toll Free: (877) 882-8827
uafctc@uaf.edu, www.ctc.uaf.edu
Part of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, providing
quality education from academic programs to specialized training.
United Way of the Tanana
Valley
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(907) 452-7211, Fax: (907) 452-7270
info@unitedwaytv.com, www.unitedwaytv.com
Advancing the common good by creating opportunities
for a better life for all.
Fairbanks
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(907) 451-1111, Fax: (907) 451-4511
Toll Free: (800) 478-2516
printer@hotprinter.com, www.hotprinter.com
Color printing, rack cards, brochures, forms, graphic
design, bulk mailing.
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(907) 456-4982, Fax: (907) 452-6992
michelle@interiorgraphics.com
www.interiorgraphics.com
We are your printing & copying solution. Open Mon-Fri
8-5. Call, click or come in.
Education/Training
The Folk School
Services – Visitors
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(907) 452-1751, Fax: (907) 451-4689
Toll Free: (888) 515-1774
support@mtmckinleybank.com
www.mtmckinleybank.com
Founded 1965. Fairbanks’ oldest community & fullservice bank. Five locations.
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2365 Pruitt Ln, Fairbanks
(907) 451-0445
tfsfolkschool@gmail.com
www.thefolkschoolfairbanks.org
Serving the community by passing on traditional skills
and knowledge!
(907) 474-7211
Tours Mon-Fri, 10am and 2pm: www.uaf.edu/admissions/visit/#daily/ or 800-478-1823. (see also Nature/
Wildlife Viewing, Sightseeing)
University of Alaska Fairbanks –
Summer Sessions
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216 Eielson Bldg, UAF Campus, Fairbanks
(907) 474-7021, Fax: (907) 474-5297
Toll Free: (866) 404-7021
summer@alaska.edu, www.uaf.edu/summer
Make the University of Alaska Fairbanks your destination this summer. Select from nearly 300 courses, many
on weekends, with in-state tuition for everyone. Enjoy
festivals, free movies, lectures and concerts. Summer @
UAF is the place to be!
Medical/Health
Arthritis Foundation, Alaska
Office
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615 E 82nd Ave, Ste 104, Anchorage, AK 99518
(907) 277-2784, Fax: (907) 277-2783
Toll Free: (866) 997-2784
acampione@arthritis.org, www.arthritis.org
Jingle in July! Saturday, July 9, 2016, in North Pole, AK.
Annual 5K Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis & Children’s
Fun Run with the Elves. All ages event, fun for the whole
family, strollers & dogs welcome. Registration & event
information at www.JingleinJuly.com.
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital &
Denali Center
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1650 Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-8181, Fax: (907) 458-5324
www.fmhdc.com
Full-service acute care hospital incl. ER, ICU, day surgery, cancer treatment and cardiology.
Spaulding Chiropractic
Clinic
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1221 Noble St, Ste 101, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-4234, Fax: (907) 451-9168
customerservice@spauldingchiropractic.com
www.spauldingchiropractic.com
Quality chiropractic care. 9-6 M-F, 9-1 Sat. Massage
and acupuncture available.
Steese Immediate Care
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1275 Sadler Way, Ste 101, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 374-7911, Fax: (907) 374-7744
www.steeseimmediatecare.com
Steese Immediate Care now open 7 days a week M-F,
8-7; Sa & Su, 10-3. No appt necessary.
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Sunshine Health Foods  f
Lord of Life Lutheran Church
410 Trainor Gate Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5433, Fax: (907) 456-5433
info@sunshinehealthfoodstore.com
www.sunshinehealthfoodstore.com
Extensive line of vitamin & mineral supplements, grocery, knowledgeable staff.
1005 St. Nicholas Dr, North Pole
(907) 488-6720
office@lordoflifeak.com, www.lordoflifeak.com
Sunday worship 10:30am, Sept–May education hour
9am.
Tanana Valley Clinic
St. Matthew’s Episcopal
Church
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(907) 459-3500, Fax: (907) 459-3583
Toll Free: (888) 459-3500
www.tvcclinic.com
1st Care Clinic, downtown Fairbanks. Open 7 days a
week from 8 to 8. No appointment necessary.
Pet Care
Holy Dog Pet Boarding, Inc.
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1221 Ferberite Ct, Fairbanks
(907) 455-6414
holydogkennels@yahoo.com
www.holydogpetboarding.com
Exceptional pet care! Got play? Appointment for dropoff/pick-up required.
Places of Worship
Bethel Church
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1310 Farmers Loop Rd, Fairbanks
(907) 479-4380
info@bethelchurchak.org, www.bethelchurchak.org
Services Sunday 9:30 & 11am. Sunday School all ages
@ 11am. Awana.
Catholic Diocese of
Fairbanks
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Congregation Or HaTzafon
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1744 Aurora Dr, Fairbanks
(907) 456-1002
orhatzafon@mosquitonet.com
www.mosquitonet.com/~orhatzafon
Serving the Jewish community of Interior Alaska. Friday
services - 7:30pm.
Farewell Avenue Christian
Church
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100 Farewell Ave, Fairbanks
(907) 456-6123
facc@farewellave.com
Farewell Avenue Christian Church – 100 Farewell Ave,
(907) 456-6123. Sundays 10am.
Friends Community Church
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(907) 452-2249, Fax: (907) 452-3164
info@friendschurch.org, www.friendschurch.org
Services Sunday 9am & 11am. Nursery & kids church
service.
Journey Christian Church
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(907) 455-4433
info@journeyalaska.org, www.journeyalaska.org
Where faith and adventure meet! Services at 10am in
the Regal Theatre.
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Office: 1030 2nd Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Church: 1029 1st Ave, Fairbanks
(907) 456-5235, Fax: (907) 456-2934
sfisher@mosquitonet.com
www.stmatthewschurch.org
Summer Eucharist: Sunday 8:30, 10:30am (Winter: 8,
9:15, 11:15am). Wednesdays 9:30am & 7pm.
Real Estate
Birchwood Homes
Denali State Bank
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119 N Cushman St, Fairbanks
(907) 456-1400, Fax: (907) 458-4248
Toll Free: (888) 458-4291
customerservice@denalistatebank.com
www.denalistatebank.com
Your locally owned community bank—providing unparalleled customer service!
Kohler, Schmitt &
Hutchison, P.C.
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714 4th Ave, Ste 303, Fairbanks
(907) 456-6676, Fax: (907) 456-6431
ksh@kshcpa.com, www.kshcpa.com
Certified public accountants.
Industry
Alaska Aerofuel, Inc.
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1066 Turnagin Lp, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 356-1616, Fax: (907) 356-1575
info@birchwoodhomesak.com
www.birchwoodhomesak.com
3-5 br townhomes, near amenities. Open house Mon
through Sat. 9am-6pm.
5855 Aerofuel Place, Fairbanks
(907) 474-0062, Fax: (907) 474-0085
admin@alaskaaerofuel.com, www.alaskaaerofuel.com
Your fuel source in the air or in your home. Heating and
aviation fuels.
Yukon Title Company, Inc.
Usibelli Coal Mine, Inc.  f
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(907) 456-3474, Fax: (907) 456-3476
trust@yukontitle.com, www.yukontitle.com
(907) 452-2625, Fax: (907) 451-6543
info@usibelli.com, www.usibelli.com
Services – Business
Marketing
Associations
Fairbanks Arts Association
1316 Peger Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9500
receptionist@cbna.org
www.catholicbishopnorthernalaska.com
Come worship with us & celebrate in mission churches.
Can accommodate buses.
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Fairbanks Economic Development
Corporation
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Pioneer Park, AK Centennial Center for the Arts,
Fairbanks
(907) 456-6485, Fax: (907) 456-4112
fairbanksarts@mosquitonet.com
www.fairbanksarts.org
Fine art gallery. Concerts, films, literary readings & art
education projects.
Gwich’in Steering Committee  f
201 1st Ave, Ste 124, Fairbanks
(907) 458-8264, Fax: (907) 457-8265
ourarcticrefuge@gmail.com
www.ourarcticrefuge.org
25 years of protecting Gwich’in way of life.
www.ourarcticrefuge.org
(907) 456-1617
goldcity@acsalaska.net
Offers brochure (rack card) placement service throughout the borough.
(907) 456-4604
sales@thepenguy.biz, www.thepenguy.biz
Pens, hats, bags, magnets, notepads—1000’s of quality promotional items.
1424 Moore St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-1735, Fax: (907) 451-9974
nscoamanager@alaska.net
www.fairbanksseniorcenter.org
Serves seniors in Fairbanks and welcomes new friends.
Audio/Visual Production
Alaska Universal Productions  f
(907) 451-4833
AUP@AUP-AK.com, www.AUP-AK.com
Fairbanks’ premier audio visual production company.
Lights, sound, much more!
Cook & Haugeberg LLC CPAs
Gold City Brochure Placement
Service 
The Pen Guy  f
North Star Council on Aging
Fairbanks Senior Center
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Financial
330 Wendell Ave, Ste E, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2185, Fax: (907) 451-9534
Toll Free: (888) 476-3332
fedc@ak.net, www.investfairbanks.com
Promotes and facilitates industrial and economic development for Fairbanks.
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Media
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
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200 N Cushman St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-6661, Fax: (907) 451-9060
kstrle@newsminer.com, www.newsminer.com
The Voice of Interior Alaska since 1903.
KJNP AM/FM/TV
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2501 Mission Rd, North Pole
(907) 488-2216, Fax: (907) 488-5246
kjnp@mosquitonet.com
www.mosquitonet.com/~kjnp
Sod roof log cabin. Tours of studio available from 9am
to 5pm daily.
119 N Cushman St, Ste 300, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-7762, Fax: (907) 452-6184
Toll Free: (800) 478-7764
contact@ch-cpa.com, www.ch-cpa.com
A full-service certified public accounting firm headquartered in Fairbanks.
DENALI NEIGHBORS
Just a short drive away.
One of Alaska’s most popular destinations, Denali National Park and Preserve is an easy two-hour
drive or four-hour train ride from Fairbanks. Visitor services are available along the Parks Highway, at
campgrounds and visitor centers, in Kantishna and in remote lodges. At the park, activities, dining,
shopping, lodging, services and transportation are as varied as the travelers. Whether you choose to
simply take in the pristine wilderness or explore the rugged backcountry, there are plenty of options
to help you discover Denali.
© State of Alaska/Michael DeYoung
A lone caribou with a colorful, scenic backdrop in Denali National Park and Preserve.
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Denali Neighbors
INDEX
Denali Jeep Excursions
Accommodations
Denali Outdoor Center, Inc. 
Dog Mushing
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Flightseeing53
Sightseeing53
Cabins53
Hotels/Motels53
Lodges53
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Transportation
Ground/Public Transportation 55
Trip Planning
Visitor Information
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and Tours
Adventure/Ecotours
Alaska Railroad
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(907) 265-2494, Fax: (907) 265-2323
Toll Free: (800) 544-0552
Your Alaska rail vacation starts here! Let the Alaska
Railroad take you to the places you want to see. Visit
Fairbanks, Denali, Talkeetna, Anchorage, Whittier and
Seward. Capture the best views at the front of the train
with us. Ask about premium GoldStar service. Book
now! (see also Ground/Public Transportation, Fairbanks
- Adventure/Ecotours, Ground/Public Transportation)
Denali ATV Adventures 
PO Box 593, Healy, AK 99743
Mile 238.6 Parks Hwy, Denali Park
(907) 683-4288, Fax: (907) 683-4289
info@denaliatv.com, www.denaliatv.com
2.5- to 4-hr guided tours next to Denali Nat’l Park on
1-4-person ATVs. Go “Into the Wild” along Stampede
Trail or far above Otto Lake for spectacular views—even
a Midnight Sun trip! All ages. All riding gear and car
seats provided. Tours 9am-11pm.
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(907) 683-JEEP (5337), Fax: (907) 683-4289
info@DenaliJeep.com, www.DenaliJeep.com
5-hr, 100+-mile guided tour along the spectacular
Denali Highway, #2 Drive of a Lifetime (National Geo.
Traveler) in 4-door Jeep Wranglers. Views of Denali, the
Alaska Range & glaciers (weather allowing). Wildlife
likely. Car seats available. Tours 9:30am, 5:30pm.
PO Box 170, Denali Park, AK 99755
Mile 1/2 Otto Lake Rd, Healy
(907) 683-1925, Fax: (888) 520-4715
Toll Free: (888) 303-1925
info@denalioutdoorcenter.com
www.denalioutdoorcenter.com
Guided whitewater raft, kayak and mtn. bike tours daily. Open May to Sept. (see also Cabins, Campgrounds/
RV Parks, Fishing/River Excursions)
Denali Park Village

3000 C St, Ste 101, Anchorage, AK 99503
(800) 276-7234, Fax: (907) 264-4608
Toll Free: (800) 276-7234
info@denaliparkvillage.com
www.denaliparkvillage.com
Bus tours, hiking, rafting, Cabin Nite Dinner Theatre.
(see also Lodges)
Doyon Tourism, Inc.
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1 Doyon Place, Ste 300, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Mile 92 Parks Rd, Denali National Park
(907) 374-3041, Fax: (907) 374-3960
Toll Free: (800) 230-7275
roadhouse@doyon.com, www.seeDenali.com
Kantishna Wilderness Trails, the most inclusive day
excursion in Denali Park. Full narration, frequent stops
for wildlife viewing, photos, and en route refreshments.
Includes lunch and interpretive programs at the historic
Kantishna Roadhouse. Native owned and operated.
(see also Lodges)
Denali Fly Fishing Guides, LLC 
PO Box 156, Cantwell, AK 99729
Mile 214 Parks Hwy, Cantwell
(907) 768-1127, Fax: (907) 768-1127
2fishon@mtaonline.net, www.denaliflyfishing.com
Catch & release Arctic grayling. Clear water streams.
Exp. & beg. fly anglers w/small groups. Guided 1/2 &
full day.
(907) 683-1925, Fax: (888) 520-4715
Toll Free: (888) 303-1925
Whitewater & scenic rafting in Denali Park. 2- & 4-hour
guided paddle raft, oar raft & kayak river trips daily.
Family, group & military discounts. Full drysuits for
all guests! Mtn. bike rentals & tours. Canoe & kayak
rentals on Otto Lake. Experienced guides. Free shuttles.
(see also Adventure/Ecotours, Cabins, Campgrounds/
RV Parks)
Denali Raft Adventures, Inc.

Drawer 190, Denali Park, AK 99755
Mile 238.6 Parks Hwy, in Rainbow Village RV Park,
Denali Park
(907) 683-2234, Fax: (907) 683-1281
Toll Free: (888) 683-2234
info@denaliraft.com, www.denaliraft.com
Try rafting with Denali’s first raft company operating
since 1974. Try a 2-hr, 4-hr, or all-day raft trip complete with knowledgeable guide and comfortable GoreTex drysuit. Choose paddle or oar rafts. Free shuttles. A
memory you will enjoy the rest of your life.
Dog Mushing
Husky Homestead 
MP 229 Parks Hwy, Denali Park
(907) 683-2904, Fax: (907) 683-2906
info@huskyhomestead.com
www.huskyhomestead.com
A top-rated Alaska land tour. Cuddle husky puppies and
see sled dog training in action.
Denali Neighbors
Flightseeing
Hotels/Motels
PO Box 82, Denali National Park, AK 99755
(907) 683-2261, Fax: (907) 683-1347
flightseeing@denaliair.com, www.denaliair.com
Circumnavigate Denali and tour the Alaska Range in
Denali National Park.
1301 Parks Hwy, Ste 5, Wasilla, AK 99654
Mile 229 Parks Hwy, Denali Park
(800) 808-8068, Fax: (907) 376-1999
Toll Free: (800) 808-8068
info@AlaskaDenaliTravel.com
www.AlaskaDenaliTravel.com
Convenient cabins, Kantishna Lodge, narrated park
trips, other activities. (see also Cabins)
Denali Air
Alaska Denali Travel
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Era Helicopters
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6160 Carl Brady Dr, Hangar 2, Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 683-2574, Fax: (907) 550-8626
Toll Free: (800) 843-1947
fltsg@erahelicopters.com, www.eraflightseeing.com
View Denali. Land on and explore a glacier or take a
heli-hiking adventure. Also available in Juneau.
Talkeetna Air Taxi  f
PO Box 73, Talkeetna, AK 99676
Talkeetna State Airport, Talkeetna
(907) 733-2218, Fax: (907) 733-1434
Toll Free: (800) 533-2219
info@talkeetnaair.com, www.talkeetnaair.com
Denali flightseeing & glacier landings since 1947. Free
brochure.
Sightseeing
Mahay’s Jetboat Adventure 
PO Box 705, Talkeetna, AK 99676
22333 S Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna
(907) 733-2223, Fax: (907) 733-2712
Toll Free: (800) 736-2210
mahays@mahaysjetboat.com
www.mahaysriverboat.com
Ride a Jetboat—learn local history. Class 5 rapids, Denali. Fun & unique.
Accommodations
Cabins
Alaska Denali Travel

1301 Parks Hwy, Ste 5, Wasilla, AK 99654
(800) 808-8068, Fax: (907) 376-1999
Toll Free: (800) 808-8068
info@AlaskaDenaliTravel.com
www.AlaskaDenaliTravel.com
Convenient cabins, Kantishna Lodge, narrated park
trips, other activities. (see also Hotels/Motels)
(907) 683-1925, Fax: (888) 520-4715
Toll Free: (888) 303-1925
Cozy cabins and peaceful camping 10 miles north of
the Denali National Park entrance at Otto Lake. Enjoy
canoeing, biking, kayaking, rafting, fishing and birding.
Cabins and camping are dry with a shared kitchen,
shower and laundry facility. (see also Adventure/Ecotours, Campgrounds/RV Parks, Fishing/River Excursions)
Denali Bluffs Hotel
Motel Nord Haven
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2702 Denali St, Ste 100, Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 683-5100
Toll Free: (855) 683-8600
www.denalialaska.com
Nestled into Sugarloaf Mountain with aerial views of
Denali National Park, the Denali Bluffs Hotel offers comfortable rooms, hearty food at the Mountaineer Grill
& Bar and Alaskan hospitality. Adventure is just steps
away. You won’t find these views down at street level.
Denali Grizzly Bear Resort
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(907) 683-2696, Fax: (907) 683-2697
Toll Free: (866) 583-2696
info@denaligrizzlybear.com
www.denaligrizzlybear.com
Entr. Denali Park. Old time AK atmosphere, quaint
wooded setting. Charming, cozy, unique cabins w/private decks on Nenana River $69-$269. New beautiful
cedar hotel, every room on river w/private deck. Hunter
Travel Guide: Call these people first! (see also Campgrounds/RV Parks)
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Mile 249.5 Parks Hwy, Healy
(907) 683-4500, Fax: (907) 683-4503
Toll Free: (800) 683-4501
info@motelnordhaven.com
www.motelnordhaven.com
Non-smoking lodging near Denali but away from the
crowd. Bring your family!
Lodges
Alpine Creek Lodge  f
PO Box 121, Cantwell, AK 99729
Mile 68 Denali Hwy, Cantwell
(907) 743-0565
alpinecreeklodgealaska@gci.net
www.alpinecreeklodge.com
Alpine Creek Lodge is located on the Denali Highway
with its gorgeous scenery, the wildlife and fresh air; it’s
how Alaska was meant to be seen! We offer lodging
with activities to explore receded glacial valleys! Come
on by for ATV tours, fishing, hiking and so much more!
Denali Park Village

3000 C St, Ste 101, Anchorage, AK 99503
(800) 276-7234, Fax: (907) 264-4608
Toll Free: (800) 276-7234
info@denaliparkvillage.com
www.denaliparkvillage.com
Luxury lodge & cabin accommodations in the
heart of AK. (see also Adventure/Ecotours)
Denali Rainbow Village RV Park
& Motel
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(907) 683-7777
denalirainbow@mtaonline.net, www.denalirv.com
New rooms, some w/kitchens, TV, WiFi. Open 5/20 to
9/15. Low rates, tours. (see also Campgrounds/RV
Parks)
Grande Denali Lodge

2702 Denali St, Ste 100, Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 683-5100, Fax: (866) 257-8450
Toll Free: (855) 683-8600
www.denalialaska.com
See panoramic views of Sugarloaf Mountain and Denali
National Park. Join us high above it all at the Grande
Denali Lodge. Comfortable rooms, Alaskan hospitality
and great food at the Alpenglow Restaurant and Peak
Spirits Lounge. We sell out early for a reason—the view.
Park’s Edge 
1/2 Mile Hilltop Rd, turn at MP 247, Healy
(907) 683-4343
lodging@parks-edge.com, www.parks-edge.com
Comfy log cabins with private baths near Denali & golf
course, sleep 2-6.
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Hiking
Follow in the footsteps of gold seekers from years past and explore the region
on foot! Public lands accessible from Fairbanks offer unlimited opportunities
for day hikes, extended backpacking trips or a casual stroll in the woods. The
Chena River State Recreation Area and White Mountains National Recreation
Area are both within an hour’s drive of Fairbanks and offer trails in varying lengths
and difficulty. A leisurely stroll through the boreal forest at Birch Hill Recreation Area,
Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge and Wedgewood Wildlife Sanctuary—all
within minutes of downtown—will introduce you to the flora and fauna that make the
Interior their home.
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1 Doyon Place, Ste 300, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Mile 92 Parks Rd, Denali National Park
(907) 374-3041, Fax: (907) 374-3960
Toll Free: (800) 230-7275
roadhouse@doyon.com, www.seeDenali.com
Experience Alaskan hospitality at the beautiful
Kantishna Roadhouse, a full-service lodge nestled in the
backcountry of majestic Denali Park. Transportation,
deluxe cabins, all meals, and abundant guided (and
self-guided) activities included. Native owned and operated. (see also Adventure/Ecotours)
Mt. McKinley Princess
Wilderness Lodge

Mile 133 Parks Hwy, Denali Park, AK 99683
(907) 733-2900, Fax: (907) 733-2922
Toll Free: (800) 426-0500
Situated within Denali State Park, two hours north of
Anchorage, this lodge is a true wilderness retreat. Amenities include vaulted ceilings, massive stone fireplace,
wall of windows framing Denali, tour desk, nature trails
and a variety of dining options.
Denali Grizzly Bear Resort

(907) 683-2696, Fax: (907) 683-2697
Toll Free: (866) 583-2696
info@denaligrizzlybear.com
www.denaligrizzlybear.com
Hook-ups, S dump, propane, TV, laundry, RV, tenting,
showers, $25-$38. (see also Hotels/Motels)
(907) 683-1925, Fax: (888) 520-4715
Toll Free: (888) 303-1925
Peaceful and private camping 10 minutes north of DNP
entrance. Great Views! (see also Adventure/Ecotours,
Cabins, Fishing/River Excursions)
Denali Rainbow Village RV Park &
Motel

(907) 683-7777
denalirainbow@mtaonline.net, www.denalirv.com
Full-service RV park, motel rms w/kitchens. 1-mile north
of Denali entrance. (see also Hotels/Motels)
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(907) 265-2494, Fax: (907) 265-2323
Toll Free: (800) 544-0552
The best views are on the Best Train in the World—the
Alaska Railroad! (see also Adventure/Ecotours, Fairbanks - Adventure/Ecotours, Ground/Public Transportation)
AlaskaTrain.com
f
(907) 245-0200, Fax: (907) 245-0400
Toll Free: (800) 266-8625
info@alaskatrain.com, www.AlaskaTrain.com
Online reservations for the Alaska Railroad including
GoldStar, Adventure Class, private luxury dome rail &
deluxe motorcoach. Save time, money and see additional scenery by traveling one way by train & the other
by motorcoach. Vacation packages & cruise transfers
available. (see also Fairbanks - Ground/Public Transportation)
Trip Planning
Denali Chamber of Commerce  f
Mile .5 Healy Spur Rd, Healy
(907) 683-4636
denali.chamber@gmail.com
www.denalichamber.com
Information on Denali National Park and the Denali
Borough area services.
Travel Agents/
Trip Planners
Wildlife
Viewing
Many
people come to
Alaska with the hopes of sighting
wildlife. In addition to Denali
National Park, Fairbanks is the
headquarters for many large,
unspoiled landscapes that serve
as great habitat for animals. The
remote Dalton Highway crosses
large tracts of boreal forest,
subalpine and Arctic tundra. Along
the way, you may be able to see
black bear, caribou and moose.
Or explore the nearby Chena River
State Recreation Area recognized
by National Geographic as one
of the 10 best places for winter
tourism—a wild forest with many
sloughs and a mixture of treed
and treeless landscape. Moose and
beaver frequent this area as well as
other small animals like ermine, fox
and red squirrels.
(907) 245-0200, Fax: (907) 245-0400
Toll Free: (800) 208-0200
(see also Alaskan Neighbors - Travel Agents/Trip Planners, Fairbanks - Travel Agents/Trip Planners)
Visitor Information
Denali Summer Times  f
Doyon Tourism, Inc.
Alaska Railroad
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Mile 238.5 Parks Hwy, Denali Park, AK 99755
(907) 683-2282, Fax: (907) 683-2545
Toll Free: (800) 426-0500
Located one mile from the entrance to Denali National Park. The lodge offers modern comforts on the
edge of the wilderness. Variety of dining options including fine dining, pizza, dinner theater and espresso bar.
Tour desk featuring activities into and around the park.
Sherma
Denali Princess Wilderness
Lodge
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Denali Neighbors
2440 E Tudor Rd, Ste 122, Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 822-5233, Fax: (800) 478-8301
Toll Free: (800) 478-8300
ncountry@gci.net, www.denali101.com
Comprehensive Visitor Guide for Denali National Park.
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INTERIOR NEIGHBORS
Visit colorful places nearby.
Alaska’s Interior is vast. This 175,000-square-mile inland area between the Alaska Range to the south
and the Brooks Range to the north comprises about 30 percent of the state, making it as large as
the states of Indiana, New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio combined. The Interior has diversity in its
people, landscape, climate, culture and wildlife. This diversity is reflected in the activities, dining,
shopping, lodging, services and means of transportation that match the interests and lifestyles of
the visitors.
A canoeist on a tundra pond near Tangle Lakes along the Denali Highway in Interior Alaska.
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Chicken Gold Camp & Outpost
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PO Box 70, Chicken, AK 99732
1/4 Mile Airport Rd, Chicken
(520) 413-1480
chickenRVpark@gmail.com, www.chickengold.com
Campground, cabins, café, espresso, gift shop, gold
panning, gold dredge tour.
Museums
Circle District Historical
Society
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PO Box 30189, Central, AK 99730
Mile 128 Steese Hwy, Central
(907) 520-1893, Fax: (907) 520-1893
www.cdhs.us
Mining history, mammoth tusk & bones. Beadwork,
wildflowers, gold display.
Winter Activities
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416 Slater Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Mile 196 Richardson Hwy, Summit Lake
(907) 456-2626, Fax: (907) 456-2626
arcticmn@gci.net, www.arcticman.com
High-speed race where snowmachiners pull skiers on a
5.5-mile course.
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PO Box 462, Nenana, AK 99760
4 Mile Rd, Nenana
(907) 832-5203
bckennel@mtaonline.net
www.billcotterkennel.com
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Lodges
Bed & Breakfasts
Borealis Bed & Breakfast  f
PO Box 355, Galena, AK 99741
355 Antoski Rd, Galena
(907) 656-1981
info@borealisalaska.com, www.borealisalaska.com
Fly-in, friendly Yukon River community. Great hosts.
Summer/winter tours.
Falcon Inn Bed and
Breakfast
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PO Box 136, Eagle, AK 99738
220 Front Street, Eagle
(907) 547-2254
falconinn@gmail.com
http://falconinn.mystarband.net
A beautiful log lodge in Eagle, Alaska, on the banks of
the Yukon River.
Hotels/Motels
Kelly’s Alaska Country Inn
Copper River Princess Wilderness
Lodge
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1 Brenwick Craig Rd, Mile 102 Richardson Hwy
Copper Center, AK 99573
(907) 822-4000, Fax: (907) 822-4044
Toll Free: (800) 426-0500
Located at the gateway to Wrangell-St. Elias National
Park, this lodge features unmatched views of the
Wrangell-St. Elias Mountain Range. Amenities include
a restaurant, lounge, tour desk, gift shop, espresso bar,
Park Ranger programs and shuttle to the visitor center.
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PO Box 849FG, Delta Junction, AK 99737
1616 Richardson Hwy, Delta Junction
(907) 895-4667, Fax: (907) 895-4481
office@kellysaci.com
www.kellysalaskacountryinn.com
End of AK Hwy! Clean rooms, WiFi, phone, TV, refrigerator, in-room coffee.
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Trip Planning
Copper Valley Chamber of
Commerce & Visitors Center
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North Pole Community Chamber
of Commerce
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125 Santa Claus Ln, North Pole
(907) 488-2242
info@northpolechamber.us
www.northpolechamber.us
Visitor center open Memorial Day to Labor Day, 10am
to 6pm.
PO Box 469, Glennallen, AK 99588
Mile 189 Glenn Hwy, Glennallen
(907) 822-5555, Fax: (907) 822-5558
chamber@cvinternet.net, www.traveltoalaska.com
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PO Box 987, Delta Junction, AK 99737
1422 Alaska Highway, Delta Junction
(907) 895-5068, Fax: (907) 895-5141
deltacc@deltachamber.org, www.deltachamber.org
Official end of the Alaska Highway! Historical sites, fishing, much more!
Birding
Interior Alaska is a thoroughfare for hundreds of species of birds. Sightings
are greater during the spring and fall months as thousands of birds make
their annual migration to and from their nesting grounds. A walk around
Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, less than five minutes from
downtown, will lead you through fields and forests full of sandhill cranes,
Canada geese, snow buntings and Townsend’s warblers. A drive up the
Steese Highway is a great way to experience alpine tundra as well as find
some alpine specialties like northern wheatear, surfbird and willow and rock
ptarmigan. Don’t forget your binoculars to scope close-up views.
Reinhard Neuhauser/Alaska Fishing
& Raft Adventures
Fishing
With bountiful freshwater rivers, streams
and lakes, Interior Alaska provides ample
opportunities for fishing enthusiasts. The
Chena River is great for catching Arctic grayling
and easily accessible and family friendly. The
Richardson and Steese highways and nearby
Chena Hot Springs Road offer a variety of
ponds stocked with Arctic char and grayling,
rainbow trout, king and silver salmon in
addition to natural stocks of northern pike
and burbot. South Fairbanks offers Tanana
Lakes Recreation Area and near the city of North Pole you’ll find Chena
Lake Recreation Area—both convenient places to wet your line, summer
or winter.
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North Pole Economic Development
Corporation
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557 Saint Nicholas Dr, North Pole
(907) 488-4558, Fax: (907) 488-3665
info@npedc.com, www.npedc.com
To attract, retain and support businesses and events in
the North Pole area.
Meet
A Real
Alaskan
Fairbanks is called the Golden
Heart of Alaska for a very good
reason. Being centrally located, it is
the starting place for access to the Interior and Arctic. For the outdoor minded, there is fishing, hunting, camping,
hiking trails, skiing (both downhill
and cross country), dog sledding and
snowmachining. So there is seldom a
dull moment, except maybe when old
man winter overstays his welcome.
I am told by visitors from “outside”
that people here are very friendly. I
guess I just take it for granted that everyone is this way. I can’t imagine life
around people who weren’t always
this friendly.
Hilda MacDonald, 2014 Golden Heart
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Delta Chamber of Commerce
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900 W 5th Ave, Ste 100, Anchorage, AK 99501
Mile 12.5 Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna
(907) 777-2801, Fax: (907) 777-2888
Toll Free: (888) 959-9590
info@talkeetnalodge.com, www.talkeetnalodge.com
Spectacular views of Denali, award-winning cuisine &
meeting facilities.
Nelson
Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
Fairbanks Golden Heart Greeters are
proud to be a part of the Global Greeter
Network, a voluntary association of independent free welcoming programs
around the world. Visitors are matched
based on interest with enthusiastic and
helpful local Alaskans who love their
home city of Fairbanks and want to help
travelers feel welcome and get more from
their stay.
A Golden Heart Greeter can be scheduled by e-mailing goldenheart greeter@
explorefairbanks.com or by calling (907)
459-3791. A minimum of one week’s notice is needed.
ARCTIC NEIGHBORS
An unforgettable journey.
Go way up north, above the Arctic Circle, beyond the last tree to where the Arctic tundra transforms
the world into a place of nuanced, graceful, mysterious beauty. Experience the vast wilderness
panoramas, tundra-laden landscape and the indigenous cultures that define Alaska’s Arctic. Within
this region north of the Arctic Circle, you will find many amazing places to explore: the Brooks Range,
Coldfoot, Wiseman, Fort Yukon, Bettles, Anaktuvuk Pass, Prudhoe Bay and Kaktovik. Enjoy village
tours, cultural programs, historic sites, the aurora borealis, wildlife viewing and more. A journey to
the Arctic will be remembered forever.
The blanket toss, now simply for entertainment purposes, was traditionally used as a means of spotting game animals from high in
the air.
© Chris Arend/AlaskaStock.com
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www.arcticcircletradingpost.com
The first stop on your journey to the Arctic Circle. We
have the best selection of Arctic Circle gifts available.
T-shirts, caps, pins, Native crafts, general mercantile,
Arctic Circle certificates and Dalton Highway travel
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1600 Riverview Dr, Beaver
(907) 628-6622
beavertours@yahoo.com, www.beavertours.net
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Igloo #8, Wiseman, AK 99790
(907) 678-4456
info@arcticgetaway.com, www.arcticgetaway.com
Homey, Alaskan-style accommodations above the Arctic
Circle.
Hotels/Motels
Coldfoot Camp  f
Mile 175 Dalton Hwy, Coldfoot
(907) 474-3500, Fax: (907) 474-4767
Toll Free: (866) 474-3400
www.coldfootcamp.com
Your base camp for exploring Alaska’s Brooks Mountain
Range. Great food along the Dalton Highway with
simple, clean rooms. Land and air transportation can
be arranged. Great aurora viewing in the winter. Tours,
tire shop, fuel and gift shop.
Fairbanks—the core of Alaska’s Arctic
Just 140 air miles or 195 road miles below the Arctic Circle, Fairbanks
is the farthest north city in Alaska and in the United States accessible by
air, road and rail. This location affords Fairbanks the most advantageous
position to access, research, promote and support the Arctic. Fairbanks
has long had a symbiotic relationship with the Arctic region. Local
businesses provide transportation and innovative services to Arctic
neighbors. The University of Alaska Fairbanks is devoted to a wide variety
of Arctic studies. The regional military bases recognize the strategic
location and singular environment the area provides. Fairbanks visitors
can easily take an extraordinary tour north above the Arctic Circle by
road or plane. These elements come together in Fairbanks to create a
local core on the cutting edge of all things integral to the Arctic.
After an unforgettable journey above the Arctic Circle, travelers can pick-up an official Arctic Circle Certificate at the Morris
Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center in downtown Fairbanks.
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Deadhorse Camp  f
(907) 474-3565, Fax: (907) 474-4767
Toll Free: (877) 474-3565
www.deadhorsecamp.com
Your first stop in Deadhorse. Rooms, food, gifts & Arctic
Ocean shuttles.
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PO Box 189, Barrow, AK 99723
3060 Eben Hopson St, Barrow
(907) 852-3900, Fax: (907) 852-6752
twh@tundratoursinc.com, www.tundratoursinc.com
Top of the World Hotel, adventure, enjoy, relax.
www.tundratoursinc.com.
Yukon River Camp 
NPS Photo/Penny Knuckles
Mile 56 Dalton Hwy, Yukon Crossing
(907) 474-3557, Fax: (907) 474-4767
www.yukonrivercamp.com
Alaskan salmon, halibut & burgers at the Yukon River.
Rooms, gifts & fuel.
Lodges
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PO Box 48, Beaver, AK 99724
1600 Riverview Dr, Beaver
(907) 628-6622
beavertours@yahoo.com, www.beavertours.net
Activities and lodging along the Arctic Circle in the historic village of Beaver. (see also Adventure/Ecotours)
Black Gold Deadhorse Lodge  f
150 Eagle Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Mile 414 Dalton Hwy, Prudhoe Bay
(907) 374-9300, Fax: (888) 481-2898
Toll Free: (855) 855-8285
info@blackgoldlodging.com
www.blackgoldlodging.com
Located near the Arctic Ocean. Featuring clean rooms,
meals by award-winning chefs.
Transportation
Air Transportation
Brooks Range Aviation 
PO Box 26010, Bettles Field, AK 99726
Route 1 Lot 1 Airport Rd, Bettles Field
(907) 692-5444, Fax: (907) 692-2185
Toll Free: (800) 692-5443
airservice@brooksrange.com
www.brooksrange-alaska-wilderness-trips.com
Air charter serving the Brooks Range. Outdoor adventures. Boat rentals.
Gates of the Arctic
National Park and Preserve
Gates of the Arctic National Park
and Preserve is 8.4 million acres
of pristine beauty. Created in
1980, the park is managed to
maintain its wild and undeveloped character. Sometimes called
Alaska’s ultimate wilderness, the
park bridges the area between
the Brooks mountain range and
the Arctic plains. Here you will
find the trip of a lifetime—powerful landscapes, extreme solitude
and the headwaters to six designated “wild rivers.” Complementing the breathtaking scenery is a
wide variety of wildlife including
caribou, grizzly and black bear,
wolf, moose, Dall sheep, wolverine, muskox and fox. There are no
roads into the park, but it can be
accessed via small airplanes, floatplanes and hiking trails.
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ALASKAN NEIGHBORS
Beyond the “Golden Heart.”
It is hard to imagine how beautiful, expansive and diverse Alaska is—from the Inside Passage, to the
Anchorage area, to the Aleutian Islands. Our Alaskan neighbors in these regions endeavor together
to provide visitors with activities, dining, shopping, lodging, services and transportation to ensure
successful travel around Alaska. Many visitors to Fairbanks take the opportunity to continue their
travels to Alaska’s Southeast, Southcentral, and the Aleutians as part of a comprehensive trip, and
these listings highlight some travel options from around the state.
A view of Mt. Blackburn and the Wrangell Mountains in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve.
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Alaska Veterans Museum
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PO Box 773364, Eagle River, AK 99577
333 W 4th Ave, Ste 227, Anchorage
(907) 677-8802, Fax: (907) 696-4904
snorak@mtaonline.net, www.alaskaveterans.com
Enjoy Alaska’s military history—all 5 services. $3 admission; members free.
Kenai Fjords Tours
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900 W 5th Ave, Ste 100, Anchorage, AK 99501
Seward Small Boat Harbor, Seward
(907) 777-2803, Fax: (907) 777-2888
Toll Free: (888) 478-3346
info@kenaifjords.com, www.kenaifjords.com
“Alaska’s #1 Wildlife & Glacier Cruise” with daily departures in Seward.
Winter Activities
Salmon Berry Tours  f
515 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 278-3572, Fax: (907) 278-3573
Toll Free: (888) 878-3572
reservations@salmonberrytours.com
www.salmonberrytours.com
Experience Alaska’s aurora, glaciers, wildlife, swim in
hot springs, ride a sled dog and more! Let Salmon Berry
Tours plan your perfect Alaska holiday! Our friendly,
knowledgeable team can get you set up with day tours
or customized multi-day packages for your time in
Alaska!
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(907) 274-7300, Fax: (907) 274-5952
Toll Free: (800) 764-7300
info@majormarine.com, www.majormarine.com
Wildlife and glacier cruises into Kenai Fjords and Prince
William Sound.
8800 Heritage Center Dr, Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 330-8000, Fax: (907) 330-8030
Toll Free: (800) 315-6608
info@alaskanative.net, www.alaskanative.net
Alaska’s premier cultural center with village sites, dancing, art and more.
Phillips Cruises and Tours, LLC
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Major Marine Tours 
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(907) 276-8023, Fax: (907) 265-5890
Toll Free: (800) 544-0529
info@26glaciers.com, www.26glaciers.com
See the glaciers and wildlife of Prince William Sound up
close! Whittier, AK.
Premier Alaska Tours, Inc.  f
1900 Premier Ct, Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 279-0001, Fax: (907) 279-0002
Toll Free: (888) 486-8725
laura@tourAlaska.net, www.PremierAlaskaTours.com
Statewide escorted & custom tours & charter services
available year-round. (see also Fairbanks - Ground/
Public Transportation)
Cruises
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Alaska Wildland Adventures 
112 N Harbor Dr, Valdez
(907) 835-4731, Fax: (907) 835-3765
Toll Free: (866) 867-1297
info@stephenscruises.com
www.stanstephenscruises.com
Discover Prince William Sound from Valdez! See amazing glaciers & wildlife. (see also Fairbanks - Nature/
Wildlife Viewing)
Gift Shops/
Specialty Goods
Oomingmak Musk Ox Producers’
Co-Op  f
604 H St, Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 272-9225, Fax: (907) 258-4225
Toll Free: (888) 360-9665
oomingmak@qiviut.com, www.qiviut.com
Qiviut handknits from the Native co-op, hats, scarves,
more at www.qiviut.com.
Accommodations
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Hotel Seward  f
PO Box 2288, Seward, AK 99664
221 5th Ave, Seward
(907) 224-8001, Fax: (907) 224-3112
Toll Free: (800) 440-2444
hotelseward@gci.net, www.hotelsewardalaska.com
Charming Alaskan family-operated boutique hotel!
Great food & dog friendly.
PO Box 389, Girdwood, AK 99587
Mile 1.8 Alyeska Hwy, Girdwood
(907) 783-2928, Fax: (907) 783-2130
Toll Free: (800) 334-8730
info@alaska-wildland.com
www.alaskawildland.com/fcvb
Since 1977. Wilderness lodges, nature safaris, Kenai
fishing, rafting.
Museums
Alaska Aviation Heritage
Museum
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4721 Aircraft Dr, Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 248-5325, Fax: (907) 248-6391
info@alaskaairmuseum.org
www.alaskaairmuseum.org
Vintage aircraft, flight sim, theater. Free shuttle from
Anchorage Airport.
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4800 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 243-2300, Fax: (907) 243-8815
Toll Free: (800) 544-0553
anchorage@mill-usa.com
www.millenniumhotels.com/millenniumanchorage
The Lakefront Anchorage’s location on Lake Hood,
the world’s busiest float plane base, is the best way to
begin or end your Alaskan adventure. Located just one
mile from the International Airport with 24-hour free
shuttle, a deck and bar serving the freshest seafood in
Anchorage.
Lodges
Kennicott Glacier Lodge 
#15 Millsite, Kennicott
(907) 258-2350, Fax: (907) 248-7975
Toll Free: (800) 582-5128
info@kennicottlodge.com
www.KennicottLodge.com
Premier lodge in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Great
activities & food.
Transportation
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1125 W Balboa Dr, Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 315-3026
aktravelconnections@outlook.com
www.alaskatravelconnections.com
We customize Alaska vacations for individual travelers
and small groups.
Alaskatours.com
The Lakefront Anchorage  f
(907) 243-2300
www.millenniumhotels.com/millenniumanchorage
$109-359
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Alaska Travel
Connections
Cordova Chamber of Commerce &
Visitors Center
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PO Box 99, Cordova, AK 99574
404 1st St, Cordova
(907) 424-7260, Fax: (907) 424-7259
visitcordova@ak.net, www.cordovachamber.com
Cordova—intentionally off the beaten path.
The Greater Palmer Chamber of
Commerce
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PO Box 45, Palmer, AK 99645
550 S Alaska St, Ste 101, Palmer
(907) 745-2880, Fax: (907) 746-4164
director@palmerchamber.org
www.palmerchamber.org
GPCC will keep you informed on local issues & opportunities in the community.
Homer Chamber of
Commerce
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201 Sterling Hwy, Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-7740, Fax: (907) 235-8766
info@homeralaska.org, www.homeralaska.org
Visit Homer! At “The End of the Road”...The Adventure
Begins!
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600 Barrow St, Ste 200, Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 277-3000, Fax: (907) 272-2532
Toll Free: (866) 317-3325
mytrip@alaskatours.com, www.Alaskatours.com
AlaskaTours.com is your one-stop resource for vacation
planning to Alaska.
HAI Shirokuma Tours, LLC  f
330 E 4th Ave, Ste 204, Anchorage
(907) 258-4690, Fax: (907) 258-4691
hai4690@haishirokuma.com
www.haishirokuma.com
Tours & hotel reservations. Japanese-speaking guides &
sales staff available.
John Hall’s Alaska 
1127 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, MN 55041
3105 Lakeshore Dr, Anchorage
Toll Free: (800) 325-2270
info@KissAlaska.com, www.KissAlaska.com
Since 1985, John Hall’s Alaska has been the leader in
visitor experience to Alaska, the Yukon Territories and
on the Alaska Highway. Our all-inclusive approach will
provide the best activities, attractions, meals and transportation in a group setting of no more than 42 guests.
Visitor Information
Bellingham/Whatcom County
Tourism
f
904 Potter St, Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 671-3990, Fax: (360) 647-7873
Toll Free: (800) 487-2032
tourism@bellingham.org, www.bellingham.org
AK Marine Hwy’s southernmost port. Friendly & affordable. Free visitor info.
Discover Kodiak
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100 Marine Way, Ste 200, Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-4782, Fax: (907) 486-6545
Toll Free: (800) 789-4782
visit@kodiak.org, www.kodiak.org
Kodiak—Alaska’s emerald isle. Brown bear viewing &
world class fishing!
Marine Transportation
Seward Chamber of Commerce,
Conference & Visitors
Bureau
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7559 N Tongass Hwy, Ketchikan, AK 99901
Toll Free: (800) 642-0066
dot.ask.amhs@alaska.gov, www.FerryAlaska.com
See more of Alaska on the Alaska Marine Highway!
1-800-642-0066, FerryAlaska.com
PO Box 749, Seward, AK 99664
2001 Seward Hwy, Seward
(907) 224-8051, Fax: (907) 224-5353
visitseward@seward.net, www.seward.com
Outdoor adventure, culture, scenic wonders.
Seward.com—Alaska starts here!
PO Box 530, Haines, AK 99827
122 2nd Ave S, Haines
(907) 766-2234, Fax: (907) 766-3155
Toll Free: (800) 458-3579
hcvb@haines.ak.us, www.haines.ak.us
Haines—The Adventure Capital of Alaska
Travel Agents/
Trip Planners
Juneau Convention & Visitors
Bureau
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Alaska Marine Highway
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Trip Planning
Bethel Chamber of
Commerce
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PO Box 329, Bethel, AK 99559
192 Alex Hately, Bethel
(907) 543-2911, Fax: (907) 543-2255
bethelchamber1@alaska.com
www.bethelakchamber.org
Bethel is rich in Yu’pik culture. Host of K300 dog race
and Camai Dance Festival.
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(907) 245-0200, Fax: (907) 245-0400
Toll Free: (800) 208-0200
(see also Denali Neighbors - Travel Agents/Trip Planners, Fairbanks - Travel Agents/Trip Planners)
Haines Convention & Visitors
Bureau
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800 Glacier Ave, Ste 201, Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 586-2201, Fax: (907) 586-6304
Toll Free: (888) 581-2201
info@traveljuneau.com, www.traveljuneau.com
Experience glaciers, wildlife and wilderness in Juneau,
Alaska’s capital.
Alaskan Neighbors
Kenai Chamber of Commerce &
Visitors Center
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Nome Convention & Visitors
Bureau
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11471 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-1991, Fax: (907) 283-2230
info@visitkenai.com, www.visitkenai.com
KENAI…where the RIVER ends and your Kenai Peninsula
ADVENTURE begins!
PO Box 240, Nome, AK 99762
301 Front St, Nome
(907) 443-6555, Fax: (907) 443-5832
Toll Free: (800) 478-1901
visit@mynomealaska.com, www.visitnomealaska.com
Gold Rush history. 300+ mile road system. Birdwatching. Iditarod finish.
Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing
Council, Inc.  f
35571 Kenai Spur Hwy, Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 262-5229, Fax: (907) 262-5212
Toll Free: (800) 535-3624
info@kenaipeninsula.org, www.kenaipeninsula.org
Your complete Kenai Peninsula planning resource.
Ketchikan Visitors Bureau
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50 Front St, Ste 203, Ketchikan, AK 99901
131 Front St, Ketchikan
(907) 225-6166, Fax: (907) 225-4250
Toll Free: (800) 770-3300
info@visit-ketchikan.com, www.visit-ketchikan.com
Native culture, sportfishing, wildlife. Free travel guide.
Klondike Visitors
Association
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PO Box 389, Dawson City, YT Y0B 1G0
King & Front St, Dawson City
(867) 993-5575, Fax: (867) 993-6415
Toll Free: (877) 465-3006
kva@dawson.net, www.dawsoncity.ca
Dawson City—making the North great since ’98! See
what all the fuss is about.
Mat-Su Convention & Visitors
Bureau
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7744 E Visitors View Ct, Palmer, AK 99645
Mile 35.5 Parks Hwy, Palmer
(907) 746-5000, Fax: (907) 746-2688
info@alaskavisit.com, www.alaskavisit.com
Visit the Mat-Su Valley! Home of Denali, Iditarod Headquarters, Matanuska Glacier and Hatcher Pass. Stop
by our Visitor Center located at Mile 35.5 Parks Hwy,
near the junction of the Parks and Glenn Hwys. Lodging
information, hiking trail maps and fishing reports.
Morris Alaska – Alaska Magazine,
The Milepost, and Where
Alaska  f
301 Arctic Slope Ave, Ste 350, Anchorage, AK 99518
(907) 275-2107, Fax: (907) 275-2176
sharon.leighow@morris.com
www.wheretraveler.com
Everything a visitor needs to know to explore Alaska!
Alaska Magazine, The MILEPOST, Where Alaska.
Sitka Convention & Visitors
Bureau
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303 Lincoln St, Ste 4, Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-5940, Fax: (907) 747-3739
scvb@sitka.org, www.sitka.org
Part Russian, part Tlingit, totally beautiful. Contact us
for visitor info.
Skagway Convention & Visitors
Bureau  f
PO Box 1029, Skagway, AK 99840
245 Broadway, Skagway
(907) 983-2854, Fax: (907) 983-3854
Toll Free: (888) 762-1898
skagwayinfo@gmail.com, www.skagway.com
Everything under the sun! Turn south in Whitehorse.
Ho! For the Klondike.
Unalaska/Port of Dutch Harbor
CVB  f
PO Box 545, Unalaska, AK 99685
5th and Broadway St, Unalaska
(907) 581-2612, Fax: (907) 581-2613
Toll Free: (877) 581-2612
unalaskacvb@gmail.com, www.unalaska.info
Adventure awaits you in the heart of the Aleutians.
Come see for yourself!
Yukon Convention Bureau  f
3-1109 Front St-White Pass Bldg
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5G4
(867) 668-3555, Fax: (867) 668-3550
info@ycb.ca, www.meetingsyukon.com
Yukon—Experience the Rush
Travel Guides
North of Ordinary Publications  f
PO Box 141, Carcross, YT Y0B 1B0
www.northofordinary.com
A magazine about the people & places of the Yukon &
Alaska. Download free copy.
Associations
Cruise Lines International
Association Alaska
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360 K St, Ste 300, Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 339-9340, Fax: (907) 339-9368
info@akcruise.org, www.cliaalaska.org
Building partnerships with the cruise lines and Alaskans.
Marketing
Alaska Native Directory Magazine CBG USA Inc.  f
9138 Arlon St, Ste A3-592, Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 727-7049, Fax: (907) 222-6206
publish@ak.net, www.cbgusa.com
Alaska’s finest guide to American Indian & AK Natives.
Free copies available.
Valdez Convention & Visitors
Bureau
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309 Fairbanks St, Valdez
(907) 835-INFO, Fax: (907) 835-4845
info@valdezalaska.org, www.valdezalaska.org
Even Mother Nature has favorites—see why—visit Valdez. Call/log on for info.
Visit Anchorage
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(907) 276-4118, Fax: (907) 278-5559
Toll Free: (800) 478-1255
info@anchorage.net, www.Anchorage.net
Anchorage. Big Wild Life™
Visitor Information Center Watson
Lake
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PO Box 360, Watson Lake, YT Y0A 1C0
#1 Campbell Hwy, Watson Lake
(867) 536-7469, Fax: (867) 536-2003
vic.watsonlake@gov.yk.ca, www.travelyukon.com
Southeast Yukon—Gateway to adventure & home of
the world-famous Sign Post Forest.
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Alaskan Neighbors
Media
Alaska Dispatch News
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300 W 31st Ave, Anchorage
(907) 257-4200, Fax: (907) 279-8170
Toll Free: (800) 478-4200
www.adn.com
News and voices from the Last Frontier.
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve
The exquisite Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve
at 13.2 million acres is the largest National Park in America.
Four major mountain ranges and nine of North America’s
sixteen highest peaks can be found within the spectacular
park. In the 1930s, copper mines were established and the
beautiful and charming towns of McCarthy and Kennicott
were founded—making the park accessible.
Expedia, Inc.  f
PO Box 1781, Girdwood, AK 99587
333 108th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA
(907) 382-4016
jpezak@expedia.com, www.expedia.com
Expedia is the world’s largest online travel agency. Join
us today!
Noatak National Preserve
The Noatak National Preserve is a pristine river valley
rimmed by mountains and is notable for an abundance
of Arctic plants and animals. The Noatak River is classified
as a national wild and scenic river and offers float-trip
opportunities extending from the Brooks Range to the
tidewater of the Chukchi Sea.
Publications/Publishers
Journal Graphics Commercial
Printers  f
NPS Photo (3)
2840 NW 35th Ave, Portland, OR 97210
(503) 221-3331, Fax: (503) 552-3653
Toll Free: (866) 885-9103
john.murray@journalgraphics.com
www.journalgraphics.com
World class print and mail for Visitors Guides, magazines and publications.
Kobuk Valley National Park
The Kobuk Valley National Park is renowned for caribou
and sand dunes. Half a million caribou migrate through
the park yearly, where hoof prints can be seen crisscrossing
the dunes that cover much of the southern area of the
Kobuk Valley. The sand was created by the grinding action
of ancient glaciers and over time has been carried to the
Kobuk Valley by both wind and water.
Let Your Adventure Begin in Alaska’s Adventure Corridor
Explore Delta Junction, the official end
of the Alaska Highway, and Paxson at
the crossroads of the Richardson and
Denali highways, with scenic vistas and
wildlife sightings.
The Copper River with its
world-renowned salmon
and the Gulkana, Delta
and Tanana rivers offer scenic recreation with rafting,
fishing and jet boat tours.
Glaciers are visible from the
highway or by flight, kayak
tour or cruise.
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The Copper River Valley features the
towns of Glennallen, Copper Center, Gulkana and Gakona rich with
gold rush history and Alaska Native
culture.
The final leg of the corridor ends
in Valdez, established by turn-ofthe-century gold prospectors who
headed north. Treks on Worthington
and Valdez glaciers, Prince William
Sound cruises, fishing and outdoor
activities are highlights of this incredible trip south.
Alaska’s adventure corridor, with its
rich history and spectacular scenery,
stretches from Fairbanks along the
Richardson Highway to Valdez and
includes mighty rivers, mountains and
historic roadhouses. Heading south
from Fairbanks, visit with Santa Claus
in North Pole, where “the spirit of
Christmas lives year ‘round.”
© Patrick Endres/AlaskaPhotoGraphics.com
TRAVEL TIPS
In this section of the guide, find travel
tips discussing the region’s climate,
dress, accommodations, dining and
shopping. Then read about Fairbanks’
location, population and current industries. Next, Alaska, Denali, Fairbanks and
North Pole maps are provided. Lastly,
information about transportation to, as
well as within, the state is offered.
An Alaska Railroad passenger train on its way into town
near the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
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Travel Tips
Fairbanks enjoys the summer’s midnight sun and the winter’s northern
lights. The Brooks Range north of
Fairbanks keeps the harsh Arctic winds
at bay, and the Alaska Range keeps
the wet, coastal weather to the south.
Expect dry weather, dramatic clouds
and blue skies, little wind and warm
summers with temperatures up into
the high 80s. Winter brings consistent
snow cover from mid-October through
March, with temperatures averaging
8°F to -19°F (-13° to -28°C).
Dress
Casual, comfortable clothing and
shoes are almost always acceptable. Although summer wear includes shorts,
short-sleeved shirts and sandals, also
plan to pack pants, long-sleeved shirts
and a light jacket. Winter gear includes
parkas, boots, hats, mittens and snow
pants for your outdoor adventures.
Dressing in layers is recommended,
regardless of the season, as temperatures can fluctuate throughout the day.
Accommodations
More than 3,000 guest rooms are available year-round in a variety of properties and price ranges. Luxurious hotel
suites, rustic log cabins, hostels, downtown inns, scenic bed and breakfasts
and wilderness lodges are available. RV
parks and campgrounds round out the
mix of possibilities for your stay. Reservations are recommended year-round
for lodging.
Dining
Fairbanks offers a wide variety of
restaurants from elegant cuisine to
ethnic dining to Alaskan style home
cooking. Many restaurants use local
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produce, meat and fish in their recipes.
Try reindeer sausage or grilled Alaskan
salmon alongside home-grown Yukon
gold potatoes and sweet baby carrots.
Shopping
Gifts sold in Alaska include
necessity- and natureinspired Alaska Native arts
and crafts and “Made in
Alaska” merchandise created by small
local businesses. Whether you are
looking for that perfect souvenir to
remember your journey or presents
for friends and family, you will find
authentic, eye-catching gifts here in
the heart of Alaska.
General Information
Fairbanks—Alaska’s “Golden Heart
City”—is located in Alaska’s Interior,
north of Denali National Park and
Preserve and south of the Arctic
Circle, bordered by the Alaska Range
to the south and the Brooks Range
to the north. Alaska’s second largest
city, Fairbanks is situated in forested
lowland known as the Tanana Valley,
which is crisscrossed by the Chena and
Tanana rivers.
The Fairbanks North Star Borough,
which includes the cities of Fairbanks
and North Pole, has a population of
99,200 residents and attracts nearly
400,000 visitors annually. The Alaska
Highway, trans-Alaska oil pipeline, military bases, mining and the University
of Alaska are all integral to Fairbanks’
past, present and future. Government
officials are supportive of economic development and tourism. This, coupled
with low taxation, makes Fairbanks an
attractive place to do business. The
state of Alaska is in the Alaska Standard
Time Zone (AKST), four hours behind
Eastern Standard Time, and makes
adjustments for daylight savings time.
Major credit cards and travelers checks
are widely accepted, and ATMs are
readily available for cash withdrawals. US dollars are the currency in
Fairbanks.
Fairbanks Industries
Oil, mining and cold weather testing all
play a significant role in the Fairbanks
economy. Fairbanks is the midpoint of
the 800-mile trans-Alaska oil pipeline,
which carries crude oil from Prudhoe
Bay to the ice-free port of Valdez. The
Dalton Highway, the road driven by
ice road truckers, follows the pipeline
north from Fairbanks. Visitors can view
the pipeline 10 miles north of Fairbanks
in Fox. The oil industry has a huge impact on Fairbanks’ economy. Fairbanks
has reliably cold temperatures in the
winter, which make it an excellent
choice for cold-weather testing with its
modern airport facilities and services,
reasonable costs and convenient access. Gold mining began in Fairbanks
over 100 years ago, and it remains an
important factor in the local economy
today. Fort Knox Gold Mine showed
investors worldwide that a large mine
could be built and operated in Interior
Alaska. Alaskans also mine world-class
mineral deposits. Visitors can learn
more about Fairbanks’ gold history
through a number of local tours, attractions and events.
University of Alaska Fairbanks
The campus is home to the statewide university administration, the
Geophysical Institute, the Museum
of the North, the Robert G. White
Large Animal Research Station and the
International Arctic Research Center.
Founded in 1917 when Alaska was still
a territory, UAF is America’s northernmost university offering a wide variety
of degrees. The university has over
11,000 students that hail from all over
the lower 48 and the world.
Patricia Fisher
Need to know
Weather
UA Museum of the
North
Military Installations
Adjacent to the city is the Army base
Fort Wainwright and to the south
are Eielson Air Force Base and Clear
Air Force Station. These bases are an
integral part of Fairbanks’ population
and personality. Additionally, retired
military are 2,000 strong and make
up a significant portion of the area’s
population.
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Travel Tips
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Travel Tips
There are three communities near Fairbanks. Fox is nine miles to the northeast on the Steese Highway, the city of
North Pole is 13 miles to the southeast off the Richardson Highway and Ester is six miles to the west of Fairbanks on
the Parks Highway. Popular Chena Hot Springs Road is three miles north of Fairbanks off the Steese Highway.
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Travel Tips
Fairbanks is a key player in domestic
and international travel and commerce
and has some of Alaska’s best weather
for flying. As home to over 500 small
aircraft, equipped with wheels, floats,
skis and fat tires, it is not unusual to
see a 747 and a Piper Cub on parallel
runways. For pilots, Fairbanks International Airport is 94% VFR and 99.5%
diversion-free.
Domestic: Fairbanks is served yearround with direct flights to and from
Seattle by Alaska Airlines and Delta
Airlines, and seasonally during the
summer by United Airlines with direct
flights to and from Minneapolis and
Chicago. Each airline that services
Fairbanks offers a variety of connecting
flights that make getting to Fairbanks
easy from anywhere in the US as well
as international destinations.
International: Fairbanks is, by far,
the smallest US market with non-stop
flights to both Europe and Asia. German airline Condor offers once-weekly
passenger service during the summer
season between Fairbanks and Frankfurt. Japan Airlines offers seasonal charter service in the winter from Narita
and other airports, and China Airlines
recently launched a direct winter
charter flight from Taipei (Taiwan) to
Fairbanks.
Regional: Several regional air carriers,
including Ravn Alaska and Warbelow’s,
provide frequent air service between
Fairbanks and numerous Interior Alaska
rural communities, Anchorage, other
Alaskan communities and Canada.
Rail
Willi Lundquist
The last full-service railroad in the
United States, the Alaska Railroad
provides daily summer service and
weekend winter service (biweekly dur-
ing the last week of February through
March) between Fairbanks and Anchorage, a magnificent twelve-hour train
ride. Summer service includes a stop
in Denali.
Transportation
Air
Ground
To get around town, rental cars,
shuttles and taxis are available in addition to the Fairbanks MACS Transit
Bus System. Statewide shuttle companies provide daily transportation and
charter services throughout Alaska
and the Yukon. Cars, trucks, vans and
motorhomes can be rented in multiple
locations. Gravel road rental cars and
campers are available from specific
vendors for Dalton and Denali highway travel.
Highways
Alaska offers some of America’s most
amazing motoring adventures over a
wide variety of terrain. Roads range
from two-lane highways to narrow
dirt roads, and some stretches have
little or no shoulder. Many Interior
Alaska roads and highways have uneven surfaces due to the thawing of
the ground below the road surface.
Road work happens in the summer, so
there may be occasional delays. The
highways offering access to and from
Fairbanks are:
• The Parks Highway (#3) links Fairbanks and Anchorage, a 360-mile or
6 1/2-hour drive in the summer, and
goes through Denali National Park.
• The Alaska Highway (#2) is a fully
paved highway with services about
50 miles apart and serves as Alaska’s
main road artery to the Lower 48.
• The Richardson Highway (#4) is the
home stretch of the Alaska Highway
leading north from Delta Junction
through North Pole to Fairbanks.
• The Steese Highway (#6) heads
north from Fairbanks towards the
White Mountains and the village of
Circle, with about one-third of the
road paved.
• The Elliott Highway (#2) heads north
from Fox to Livengood.
• The Dalton Highway (#11), also
known as “the Haul Road,” starts
at Livengood. Following the route
of the trans-Alaska oil pipeline to
Prudhoe Bay, the road is open to the
public for 496 miles north of Fair-
banks. Services are available at the
Yukon River and Coldfoot. After Coldfoot, the next services are available
244 miles away in Deadhorse. The
best time to drive the Dalton is between late May and mid-September.
Alaska Vehicle Regulations
Motor vehicle liability insurance is required, seat belts are mandatory, children under seven must ride in a child
safety seat and helmets are required for
motorcycle passengers. It is unlawful to
use only parking lights, day or night,
when the vehicle is in motion. It is also
illegal to drive while operating visual
devices or text while driving.
Canadian Customs and Border
Information
All travelers to and from Canada
are required to have a passport,
a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle registration and proof of liability
insurance.
Alaska Highway US border station:
(907) 774-2252
Yukon Border Crossing:
(867) 667-3943, (867) 667-3944
Canadian Customs at Beaver Creek:
(867) 862-7230
Marine
The Alaska Marine Highway System
(AMHS) has been operating yearround since 1963. Eleven vessels offer
scheduled passenger and vehicle service to 35 communities in Alaska, plus
Bellingham, Washington and Prince
Rupert, British Columbia. Amenities
such as staterooms, food service and
observation lounges vary on each ship.
After arriving in Alaska via AMHS, it is
popular to continue north to Fairbanks
and Denali via road or rail. AMHS:
(800) 642-0066
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Karen Clautice
Who to Call Find that important phone number.
Fairbanks Visitor Information
(907) 456-5774 or (800) 327-5774
Alaska Department of Fish & Game....(907) 459-7385
Get information about hunting and fishing licenses
Events (recorded local)...............(907) 456-INFO
Fishing Hotline............................... (907) 459-7385
511 Travel in the Know by phone or web
Dial 511 in Alaska
Dial 1-866-282-7577 outside Alaska
or http://511.Alaska.gov
Get road conditions, construction closures,
urgent reports, weather, ferry information and
other travel advisories
Alaska Marine Highway...................... (800) 642-0066
Customs
US................................................. (907) 474-0307
Canada.......................................... (204) 983-3500
Time & Temperature..................................... 844
Hospital............................................. (907) 452-8181
Weather
Recorded Weather..................(907) 458-3745
Forecast................................. (800) 472-0391
Police, Fire & Medical Emergency.........................911
Directory Assistance
Local.................................................................411
Statewide...................................... (800) 555-1212
State Troopers................................... (907) 451-5100
Rural emergency............................ (800) 811-0911
Alaska Public Lands Information Center
(Denali Park info)....................(907) 459-3730
Business Index – Know the business name? Find us fast.
Fairbanks
G denotes grid listing on
pages 38-39
Numbers in italic denote
advertisement
1st Alaska Outdoor School, LLC,
25, 28, 31, 32
2 Street Gallery, LLC, 33, 35
7 Gables Inn & Suites, 41, G
9th Ave Hostel, 40, G
A Downtown Log Cabin Hideaway,
40, G
A Suite Alaskan Inn, 40, G
A Taste of Alaska Lodge, 40, 40,
43, G
A&P Tours, Inc., 28
AAAA Care B&B/Inn, 40, G
Advance Printing Co., Inc., 49
Adventure Flight, LLC, 25, 27
Adventures North, 25
Ah, Rose Marie Downtown Bed &
Breakfast, 40, G
AIE, Inc., 28
Airlink Shuttle & Tours, 32, 47
Alaska Aerofuel, Inc., 50
Alaska Airlines, 46
Alaska Aurora Adventures, 28
Alaska Auto Rental, 46, 48
Alaska Cab & King Cab, 47
Alaska Campground Owners
Association, 45, G
Alaska Feed Company, 35
Alaska Fishing and Raft
Adventures, 25, 29
Alaska Grizzly Lodge, 40, G
Alaska Haven, 45, G
Alaska House Art Gallery, 33
Alaska International Senior
Games, Inc., 33
Alaska McDonalds, 36
Alaska Mining Hall of Fame
Foundation, 30
Alaska Northern Lights Tour, 28,
32, 33
Alaska Outdoor Rentals & Guides,
LLC, 25
Alaska Paddleboard Adventures,
25
Alaska Private Guide Service, 25
Alaska Public Lands Information
Center, 49
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Alaska Railroad, 25, 26, 26, 27,
47, 48
Theatre, 29, 34, 36, 37
Alaska Skylar Travel LLC, 48, 49
Alaska Step-On-Guides, 32
Alaska Tour & Travel, 48, 49
Alaska Universal Productions, 50
Alaska Wilderness Enterprises,
LLC, 29
Alaska Wildlife Cabins and Hostel,
40, G
Alaska.org/The Alaska App, 49
Alaska/Yukon Trails, 47
Alaskan Arctic Turtle Tours, 26
Alaskan Gold Rush Fine Jewelry,
34, 35
Mary Shields, 26, 26, 28
Alaskan Viewpoint Lodge, 40,
40, G
AlaskaTrain.com, 47, 47
Alaska-Wildlife-Guide, 26
All Seasons Bed & Breakfast Inn,
40, G
Alpine Lodge, 41, 44, G
An Inn on Minnie Street, 41, G
Arctic Outfitters, 26, 48
Arctic Travelers Gift Shop, 35
Arctic Wild, LLC, 27
Arthritis Foundation, Alaska
Office, 49
Aurora Balloons & Decorating, 46
Aurora Borealis Lodge, 28, 40,
44, G
Aurora Company – Alaska
Japanese Visitors Services, 28
Aurora Express Forget-Me-Not,
40, G
Avis Rent A Car, 47, 47
Ballroom Dance Club of Fairbanks,
Inc., 34
Bear Lodge at Wedgewood Resort,
Fountainhead Hotels, 41, G
Bearfoot Travel Guides, 49
Bell’s Alaska Travel Guide, 49
Best Western Chena River Lodge,
41, G
Best Western Plus Pioneer Park
Inn, 41, G
Bethel Church, 50
Big Ray’s, 35
Billie’s Backpackers Hostel, 40, G
Birchwood Homes, 50
Bishop’s Jewelry Gallery of Gold &
Diamonds, 35
Black Spruce Dog Sledding, 29
Blue Kennels and Dog Sled Trips,
27, 28, 29
Bobby’s Downtown, 37
Boreal Journeys Alaska, 29
Bouchard’s International Dog
Mushing Museum, 30
Bridgewater Hotel, A Fine
Fountainhead Hotel, 41, 42, G
Budget Rent A Car, 47
Calypso Farm and Ecology
Center, 27
Carlson Center, 45
Catholic Diocese of Fairbanks, 50
Chandalar River Outfitters, 28,
29, 41, G
Chatanika Lodge, 44, G
Chena Hot Springs Resort, 28, 28,
29, 30, 33, 36, 42, 44, 45, G
Christian Motorcyclists
Association, 33
Christmas in Ice, Inc., 33
City of North Pole Tourism, 32
Cold Climate Housing Research
Center, 27
Congregation Or HaTzafon, 50
Cook & Haugeberg LLC CPAs, 50
The Cookie Jar Restaurant, 36
Co-op Market Grocery & Deli, 36
The Craft Market, 35
Creamer’s Field Migratory
Waterfowl Refuge, 31
Dalton Highway Express, 46, 47
Denali State Bank, 50
Denny’s of Alaska, 36
Dollar Rent A Car, 47
Downtown Association of
Fairbanks, 32
Event Travel Management, 46
Explore Fairbanks, 49
Explore Tours, 48
Expressions in Glass, 35
Extended Stay America Fairbanks,
42, G
Fairbanks Arts Association, 50
Fairbanks Association of Bed &
Breakfasts, 40, G
Fairbanks Bed & Breakfast, 40, G
Fairbanks Children’s Museum, 30
Fairbanks Choral Society, 34
Fairbanks Community
Museum, 30
Fairbanks Concert Association, 34
Fairbanks Curling Club, Inc., 33
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, 50
Fairbanks Distilling Company, 36
Fairbanks Downtown Bed and
Breakfast, 40, G
Fairbanks Drama Association &
Fairbanks Children’s Theatre, 34
Fairbanks Economic Development
Corporation, 50
Fairbanks Extended Stays, 42, G
Fairbanks Golden Nugget Hotel,
42, G
Fairbanks International Hostel,
41, G
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital &
Denali Center, 49
Fairbanks Paddle & Pedal, 27
Lodge, 42, 43, 44, G
Fairbanks Rollergirls, 34
Festival, 34
Fairbanks Symphony
Association, 34
Fairbanks Tennis Association, 33
Farewell Avenue Christian
Church, 50
Festival Fairbanks, Inc., 32
Festival of Native Arts, 33
First National Bank Alaska, 49
Fjell Blikk Hytte - Mountain Lodge
& Knoll House, 45, G
The Folk School, 49
Forget-Me-Not Books, 34
Fountainhead Antique Auto
Museum at Wedgewood Resort,
30, 31
Fred Meyer, 36
Friends Community Church, 50
Friends of the Tanana Valley
Railroad, Inc., 31
The Fudge Pot, 37
Glow Putt Alaska Mini Golf, 34
Gold City Brochure Placement
Service, 50
Gold Daughters, 30
Gold Dredge 8, 30, 31, 34
Golden North Motel of Fairbanks,
LLC, 42, 43, G
Golden Umbrella B&B, 40, G
GoNorth Alaska Travel Center, 48
GoNorth Car & Camper Rental, 46
Graphic North, Inc., 49
Gray Line Alaska, 32, 32, 47, 48
Great Harvest Bread Co., 36
Greater Fairbanks Chamber of
Commerce, 48
The Great Alaskan Bowl Company,
32, 35, 35
Greater Fairbanks Racing
Association, 34
Greatland Taxi & Tours Service,
32, 32, 48
Gulliver’s Books & Second Story
Cafe, 35
Gwich’in Steering Committee, 50
Hampton Inn and Suites, 42,
42, G
Hilltop Truck Stop, 37
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
- Fairbanks, Alaska, 43, 44, G
Holland America Princess Alaska
Tours, 32
Holy Dog Pet Boarding, Inc., 50
HooDoo Brewing Company, 36
Hot Licks Homemade Ice
Cream, 36
Hotel North Pole, 43, G
Ice Alaska, 34
Ice Museum, 31
If Only...A Fine Store, 35
Interior Alaska Fish Processors,
Inc., 35
Interior Graphics & Printing, 49
Iron Dog, Inc., 34
Jackie of All Trades Catering, 45
Journey Christian Church, 50
JP Jones Community Development
Center, 45
Just Short of Magic Sled Dog
Tours, 29
Kendall Toyota Rent-A-Car, 46
KJNP AM/FM/TV, 50
The Knotty Shop, 35
Kohler, Schmitt & Hutchison,
P.C., 50
Lakeview Enterprises, Inc., 45, G
Large Animal Research Station –
UAF, 31, 31
Lavelle’s Bistro, 37
Lemongrass Thai Cuisine, 36, 37
The Lodge at Black Rapids, 44,
57, G
Loose Moose Cafe, 37
Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 50
MACS Transit – Fairbanks North
Star Borough, 47, 48
Mark Knapp Custom Knives at The
Cutting Edge, 35
Marshall Arts Design, 35
The Material Girls, 35
McCafferty’s, A Coffee House,
Etc., 36
Mecca Bar, 34
Midnight Sun ATV Tours, 27
Midnight Sun Catering, LLC, 45
Midnight Sun Intertribal
Powwow, 33
Miguel’s Authentic Mexican
Cuisine, 37
Visitors Center, 31, 35
Mount Aurora Lodge, 44, G
Mt. McKinley Bank, 49
Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks, 33
North Pole Cabins, 40, G
North Star Council on Aging
Fairbanks Senior Center, 50
North Star Golf Club, Inc., 33
Northern Alaska Environmental
Center, 31
Northern Alaska Tour Company,
26, 27, 28, 29, 29, 32, 33
Northern Lights Council of
Dancers, Inc., 34
Northern Moosed RV Park &
Campground, 45, G
Northern Sky Lodge, 40, G
Northrim Bank – Fairbanks
Financial Center, 49
Opera Fairbanks, 34, 34
Paws for Adventure Sled Dog
Tours, 29
Pedro’s Hide-A-Way, 45, G
The Pen Guy, 50
PhotoSymphony Productions, 28
Pike’s Landing Restaurant &
Lounge, 37
Pike’s Waterfront Lodge, 43,
44, 45, G
Pioneer Air Museum, 31
Pioneer Museum & Big Stampede
Show, 31
Pioneer Park, Parks and
Recreation, Fairbanks North Star
Borough, 29, 30
Planner 4 Hire, 46
Premier Alaska Tours, Inc., 48
The Pump House Restaurant and
Saloon, 36, 37
Raven Landing Center, 45
Ravn Alaska, 46, 46
Regency Fairbanks Hotel, 41,
43, G
River City Investments, LLC, 35
River’s Edge Resort, 37, 42, 43, G
River’s Edge RV Park, 45, 45, G
Riverbend Log Cabins & Cottage
Rentals, 40, G
Riverboat Discovery, 31, 32, 33
Riverview RV Park, 45, G
Running Reindeer Ranch, 27
Sam’s Club, 36
Santa Claus House, 34, 35, 35
Santa’s Senior Center Corporation,
Inc., 36
Santa’s-Vagabond Travel, 48
Sean Kurdziolek Photography, 28
Shogun Hibachi Japanese
Steakhouse, 37
Silver Gulch Brewing and Bottling
Co., 37
Sirius Sled Dogs, LLC, 28, 29
Ski Land, 33
Sled Dog Adventures, 29
Sophie Station Suites,
Fountainhead Hotels, 43, G
Sourdough Fuel, 46
Spaulding Chiropractic Clinic, 49
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
Fairbanks, 43, G
St. Matthew’s Episcopal
Church, 50
Cruises, 32
Steese Immediate Care, 49
Sternwheeler Tanana Chief, 32
Sunshine Health Foods, 50
Super 8 Motel, 43, G
Sven’s Basecamp Hostel, 41, G
Tanana Chiefs Conference Cultural
Programs, 33
Tanana Valley Campground & RV
Park, 45, G
Tanana Valley Clinic, 50
Tanana Valley Farmers Market, 36
Tanana Valley State Fair, 34
Tanana Yukon Historical
Society, 30
Taylor’s Gold-N-Stones, Inc., 36
Thrifty Car Rental, 47
Trans Arctic Circle Treks, Ltd.,
27, 27
The Turtle Club, 37
Twigs Alaskan Gifts, 36
UAF Community & Technical
College, 49
United Way of the Tanana
Valley, 49
University of Alaska Fairbanks,
32, 33, 49
University of Alaska Fairbanks –
Summer Sessions, 49
University of Alaska Museum of
the North, 30, 31
Ursa Major Distilling, 36
Usibelli Coal Mine, Inc., 50
The Vallata Restaurant, 37
Villante’s Meatballs, 45
Warbelow’s Air Ventures, Inc.,
28, 33
Hotels, 32, 43, 46, G
Well Street Art Company, 34
Wells Fargo Bank, 49
Conference Center, 41, 43, 46, G
Wolf Run Restaurant, 37
The Works Creative Catering,
LLC, 45
World Eskimo-Indian Olympics,
33, 33
Wright Air Service, Inc., 46
Your Story Wedding & Event
Planning, 46
Yukon Quest International Sled
Dog Race, 29
Yukon Title Company, Inc., 50
Denali
Neighbors
page 54
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Alaska Denali Travel, 53, G
Alaska Railroad, 52, 55
Alaska Tour & Travel, 55
AlaskaTrain.com, 55
Alpine Creek Lodge, 53, G
Denali Air, 53
Denali ATV Adventures, 52, 52
Denali Bluffs Hotel, 53, G
Denali Chamber of Commerce, 55
Denali Fly Fishing Guides, LLC, 52
Denali Grizzly Bear Resort, 53,
53, 55, G
Denali Jeep Excursions, 52, 53
Denali Outdoor Center, Inc., 52,
52, 53, 55, G
Denali Park Village, 52, 53, G
Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge,
55, G
Denali Raft Adventures, Inc.,
52, 52
Denali Rainbow Village RV Park &
Motel, 53, 55, 55, G
Denali Summer Times, 55
Doyon Tourism, Inc., 52, 55, G
Era Helicopters, 53
Grande Denali Lodge, 53, G
Husky Homestead, 52
Mahay’s Jetboat Adventure, 53
Motel Nord Haven, 53, G
Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness
Lodge, 55, G
Park’s Edge, 53, G
Talkeetna Air Taxi, 53
Interior
Neighbors
page 57
advertisement
Arctic Man Ski and Sno-Go
Classic, 57
Borealis Bed & Breakfast, 57, G
Chicken Gold Camp & Outpost, 57
Circle District Historical Society,
57
Copper River Princess Wilderness
Lodge, 57, G
Copper Valley Chamber of
Commerce & Visitors Center, 58
Cotter’s Kennel Sled Dog Tours, 57
Delta Chamber of Commerce, 58
Falcon Inn Bed and Breakfast,
57, G
Kelly’s Alaska Country Inn, 57, G
North Pole Community Chamber
of Commerce, 58
North Pole Economic
Development Corporation, 58
Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, 58, G
Get Connected
Arctic
Neighbors
page 60
advertisement
Arctic Circle Trading Post, 35, 60
Arctic Getaway Cabin & Breakfast,
60, G
Beaver Tours, 60, 61
Black Gold Deadhorse Lodge,
61, G
Brooks Range Aviation, 61
Coldfoot Camp, 60, 61, G
Deadhorse Camp, 60, 61, G
Top of the World Hotel, 61, G
Yukon River Camp, 61, G
Alaskan
Neighbors
page 64
advertisement
Alaska Aviation Heritage
Museum, 63
Alaska Dispatch News, 66
Alaska Marine Highway, 64
Alaska Native Directory Magazine
- CBG USA Inc., 65
Alaska Native Heritage Center, 63
Alaska Tour & Travel, 64
Alaska Travel Connections, 64
Alaska Veterans Museum, 63
Alaska Wildland Adventures, 63
Alaskatours.com, 64
Bellingham/Whatcom County
Tourism, 64
Bethel Chamber of Commerce, 64
Cordova Chamber of Commerce &
Visitors Center, 64
Cruise Lines International
Association Alaska, 65
Discover Kodiak, 64
Expedia, Inc., 66
The Greater Palmer Chamber of
Commerce, 64
HAI Shirokuma Tours, LLC, 64
Haines Convention & Visitors
Bureau, 64, 65
Homer Chamber of Commerce, 64
Hotel Seward, 63, G
John Hall’s Alaska, 64
Journal Graphics Commercial
Printers, 66
Juneau Convention & Visitors
Bureau, 64
Kenai Chamber of Commerce &
Visitors Center, 65
Kenai Fjords Tours, 63
Kenai Peninsula Tourism
Marketing Council, Inc., 65
Kennicott Glacier Lodge, 64, G
Ketchikan Visitors Bureau, 65
Klondike Visitors Association, 65
The Lakefront Anchorage, 63,
64, G
Major Marine Tours, 63
Mat-Su Convention & Visitors
Bureau, 65, 65
Morris Alaska – Alaska Magazine,
The Milepost, and Where
Alaska, 65
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Nome Convention & Visitors
Bureau, 65
North of Ordinary Publications,
65
Oomingmak Musk Ox Producers’
Co-Op, 63
Phillips Cruises and Tours, LLC, 63
Premier Alaska Tours, Inc., 63
Salmon Berry Tours, 63
Seward Chamber of Commerce,
Conference & Visitors Bureau, 64
Sitka Convention & Visitors
Bureau, 65
Skagway Convention & Visitors
Bureau, 65
Cruises, 63, 63
Unalaska/Port of Dutch Harbor
CVB, 65
Valdez Convention & Visitors
Bureau, 65, 65
Visit Anchorage, 65
Visitor Information Center Watson
Lake, 65
Yukon Convention Bureau, 65
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WINTER SEASON
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Fairbanks’ top-of-the-world location
makes it one of the best places on earth
to see the captivating light of the aurora
borealis, view larger-than-life outdoor ice
sculptures and experience the exhilarating sport of dog mushing. This surprising
trio of events makes the winter season a
traveler’s snowy paradise. Not to mention
that there are always a multitude of other
winter activities, cultural celebrations, art
exhibitions and sporting events happening
during an exciting winter season. Skiing,
ice skating, snowmobiling, snowshoeing,
ice fishing, curling, tubing and ice hockey
abound. Challenge the snow-capped hills
or birch-laden trails; mush a team of huskies across the wilderness; behold threeton pieces of ice being turned into works
of art. Journey above the Arctic Circle, visit
Santa in North Pole or discover the incredible warmth of an Alaska hot spring at the
end of an adventure-filled day. Envision a
truly memorable winter expedition in this
sparkling land of aurora, ice and
snow and then come on up and
stay a while.
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Brilliant aurora light up the sky over a Fairbanks
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