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Fairbanks, AK Overview

Don't be fooled by the initial appearance of this sprawling city with the typical fast-food spots, malls and hotels; this region in the heart of Alaska's interior has a lot to offer. If you're lucky enough to be here between late September and early April, you can view the spectacular Northern Lights, or aurora borealis. At the old Gold Dredge No. 8, you can pan for gold, just as people did at the turn of the century in this gold-rush town. The town's gold mining heritage is also reflected at... more » Don't be fooled by the initial appearance of this sprawling city with the typical fast-food spots, malls and hotels; this region in the heart of Alaska's interior has a lot to offer. If you're lucky enough to be here between late September and early April, you can view the spectacular Northern Lights, or aurora borealis. At the old Gold Dredge No. 8, you can pan for gold, just as people did at the turn of the century in this gold-rush town. The town's gold mining heritage is also reflected at the University of Alaska Museum and Alaskaland Pioneer Park, a Wild West-style theme park that recreates early Fairbanks and includes a replica of a Native American village. Fairbanks is a starting point for some great adventures, such as the scenic 160-mile Steese Highway Drive or the McKinley Explorer railroad that runs to Denali National Park and Anchorage. Energetic outdoor types can hike, mountain bike, canoe, cross-country ski or take a slow river-float trip; others can relax on a river cruise aboard an authentic sternwheeler riverboat. « less

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SpringHill Suites Fairbanks

2 of 5 stars
Florida
Jul 2, 2008

The only problem with this hotel is the shades do not block out the sun light and in 23hrs of daylight its hard for me to sleep unless its dark. So we had a restless night at this hotel. The front...more

Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge

3 of 5 stars
Kent UK
Jul 1, 2008

We stayed here at the start of a Princess Cruises Landtour. The hotel is in a good position on the river. There is an outside terrace where you can sit and have a drink and look at the view. Our...more

Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge

4 of 5 stars
Illinois
Jul 1, 2008

Stayed here for 4 nights. Accommodations just fine. Restaurant food good, but a little pricey. Front desk service superb! more

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