Gold rush charm

Discover Alaska’s interior and step back in time to the gold rush era of Alaska’s Golden Heart City. Only 200 miles from the Arctic Circle and 120 miles from Denali, the summer months offer midnight sun and lots to explore. Take a dip in a hot spring, enjoy a river cruise on an authentic sternwheeler or learn about Native culture. Fairbanks is also one of the best places in Alaska for Northern Lights viewing.

  • Points of Interest

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

  • Activities

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

Photo Gallery

The glowing green sky of the aurora borealis

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

A gold panner showing travelers how it's done

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

The Riverboat Discovery sternwheeler on the Chena River

The calm Chena River reflecting the blue sky

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

The white, modern structure of the Museum of the North

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

Destination Map

Featured Fairbanks Tours

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Yellow Fairbanks / Denali / Anchorage Rail Tour - 93C
4 Days / 3 Nights
  • Fares from: $899.00
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Yellow Anchorage / Denali / Denali / Fairbanks Rail Tour - 94B
5 Days / 4 Nights
  • Fares from: $1,149.00
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Yellow Fairbanks / Denali / Denali / Anchorage Rail Tour - 94C
5 Days / 4 Nights
  • Fares from: $1,149.00
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Yellow Anchorage / Talkeetna / Denali / Fairbanks Rail Tour - 94I
5 Days / 4 Nights
  • Fares from: $1,099.00
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Yellow Fairbanks / Denali / Talkeetna / Anchorage Rail Tour - 94J
5 Days / 4 Nights
  • Fares from: $1,099.00
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Denali National Park Explorer - Northbound - 3MN
6 Days / 5 Nights
  • Fares from: $1,499.00 Save $500 per couple
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Denali National Park Explorer - Southbound - 3MS
6 Days / 5 Nights
  • Fares from: $1,499.00 Save $500 per couple
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Denali - Prince William Sound Explorer - Northbound - 3PN
7 Days / 6 Nights
  • Fares from: $1,999.00 Save $500 per couple
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Denali - Prince William Sound Explorer - Southbound - 3PS
7 Days / 6 Nights
  • Fares from: $1,999.00 Save $500 per couple
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Denali - Talkeetna Explorer - Northbound - 3TN
7 Days / 6 Nights
  • Fares from: $1,699.00 Save $500 per couple
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Denali - Talkeetna Explorer - Southbound - 3TS
7 Days / 6 Nights
  • Fares from: $1,699.00 Save $500 per couple
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Alaska By Car - 1CC
8 Days / 7 Nights
  • Fares from: $1,749.00 Save $500 per couple
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Escorted Great Land - 6FS
8 Days / 7 Nights
  • Fares from: $2,599.00 Save $800 per couple
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Escorted Parks and Glaciers - 6NP
8 Days / 7 Nights
  • Fares from: $2,999.00 Save $800 per couple
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Grand Circle Self-Drive - 1CB
9 Days / 8 Nights
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Featured Excursion

Riverboat Discovery Cruise & Gold Dredge 8 Combo

Board the only remaining authentic Alaska sternwheeler for a cruise along the Chena and Tanana rivers in Chena River State Recreation Area. With the feel of an old-time steamboat that frequented the river during the gold rush days, this modern-day riverboat features an open sun deck, heated glass enclosed decks…
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Fairbanks to Denali National Park in Pictures – Alaska Photo Tours

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What is the Aurora Borealis? A Photo Tour of Nature’s Famed Lightshow

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