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Alaskaland - Pioneer Park

Fairbanks, AK
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Ranked #12 of 33 attractions in Fairbanks
Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks, Historic Walking Areas
Activities: Picnicking
Owner description: Built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the purchase of Alaska from Russia, this theme part includes a mock gold-rush town with authentic... more » Owner description: Built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the purchase of Alaska from Russia, this theme part includes a mock gold-rush town with authentic pioneer log cabins, mining equipment, musems, a replicated Native American village and a huge, drydocked sternwheeler open for tours. « less
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Mounds, Oklahoma
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

They have a park there for the kids but went there for the food they have the best open air smoked fish with all the fixins

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London, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We went in 2011 and it was a super hot day about 110 and so sunny it was untrue. Everything was open and it was a very enjoyable day out. Had some lovely ice cream and wen ton the train which was fun. Didn't watch the shows and wandered around looking in all of the little cabins and shops. It... More

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Fairbanks, Alaska
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6 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

There are several good museums, putt-putt golf, two playgrounds, one and sometimes two trains, a number of shops and restaurants housed in historic old cabins and houses brought there after the '67 flood. These are arranged in streets in a fairly natural way. There is also an art gallery and theatre in the Civic Center (the building with large images... More

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Australia
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3 attraction reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Most of my Reviews have been mostly positive; but Pioneer Park was such a let down, quite a few log cabins retail outlets were closed and For Sale, this visit was not Winter but 21st July 2012. A lot more has to be offered to visitors if want their presence.

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New Jersey, USA
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5 attraction reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

What a wonderful family park! While visiting our daughter and her husband, she recommended a trip over to this wonderful park. There is so much to do, and you can easily spend a whole day here. There is a wonderful carousel which the grandkids loved, a playground, the historic train ride around the park, lakes, old buildings to explore, a... More

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Singapore, null, Singapore
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5 attraction reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

We went in winter, and so almost everything was closed. However, I could envision the cabins come to life with businesses operating. The colourful cabins were fun to look at and a great contrast against the white snow (photo-worthy).

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See 5 more reviews by daphn3t for Fairbanks
Fairbanks, Alaska
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5 attraction reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

An outdated, poorly maintained area. So sad. Everything needs to be rebuilt, cleaned, repainted, restored or just razed. Needs grass replanted or at least watered. Everything dilapidated. Train is the only thing they maintain. It's the only thing worth saving.

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See 6 more reviews by DeniseDiane for Fairbanks
Fairbanks, Alaska
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22 reviews 22 reviews
7 attraction reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

Visitors seem to enjoy Alaskaland--the old name for this. park. Kids love playground, put put gold, and THE TRAIN. Nothing special here, but does give you insight into old Fairbanks. Local crafters offer their wares--many nice things for gifts to take home. I love the Souvlaki and make it a point to go every summer for this.

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Fairbanks, Alaska
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

My family and I love this park we go several times a year to go back into time. The train ride is short but it is fun to ride. The old timey carousel is nostalgic. They have many different attractions worth checking out the river boat, musuem, air musuem and all the little cabins with the history of each.

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Northern Minnesota
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

It was closed while we were there, but we were able to walk around and read the history on the buildings in the museum. They were beautiful with the fresh white snow also.

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