Things To Do In Fairbanks, ALASKA

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Go Dog Mushing With The Last Frontier Mushing Co-Op

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We really enjoyed getting to meet and learn the story of each dog on the team. We love DOGS so it was a dream, and I absolutely loved the passion their owner had for his dogs, and the love they had for him

Take A Selfie At Fairbanks Antler Arch

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This slightly macabre attraction is made up of over 100 sets of intertwined moose and caribou antlers, culminating around a central skull

Relax At Chena Hot Springs

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These natural pools are a truly wonderful place to relax and enjoy the nature all around

See The Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights)

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The only place you can see the aurora is in the far north of the northern hemisphere, so Alaska is the perfect place (along with Norway and Iceland in Europe)

Appreciate Ice Sculptures At The Aurora & Fairbanks Ice Museum

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From wildlife scenes carved in ice, to famous landmarks, this top Fairbanks attraction is bags of fun and should not be missed.

You can watch a demonstration of how the ice is cut and sculpted, or enjoy a drink at the ice bar

Pose For A Photo With The Reindeers At Running Reindeer Ranch

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Take a trip into the stunning boreal forest of Alaska and watch these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.

Visit The Museum Of The North

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The museum houses an extensive collection of native art from ancient Eskimo ivory carvings to more contemporary pieces, so art-lovers are in for a treat

Discover "Magic Bus"

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Magic Bus, otherwise known as bus number 142, is a bus made famous by the movie "Into the Wild" and the tragic story of adventurer Christopher McCandless lived for several months, from April until August 1992, until he sadly died after consuming food which poisoned him

Take A Day Trip To See Santa Claus

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Did you know North Pole is in Alaska? Yes it is! And, Santa himself has a base there. The North Pole is a small Alaskan city, which is only a 20 minute drive outside of Fairbanks

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If you want to really experience Alaska’s rich flora and fauna, then Denali is the perfect place to escape to

From hiking to mountaineering and river-rafting, Denali is a dream for lovers of the great outdoors

Wander Around Pioneer Park

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Within the park you will find a selection of museums such as the SS Nenana; a 90-year-old vessel that used to ply the waters of the Yukon and Tanana Rivers

Go On A River Cruise Onboard Riverboat Discovery III

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You’ll learn how the native Athabascans have survived here for over 10,000 years and rely heavily on the local wolf, fox and beaver populations for survival

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