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Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum
Ollie #1 of 31 attractions in Fairbanks
5 of 5 stars 34 reviews
Owner description: Welcome to the farthest north automobile museum in Northern Hemisphere! This world-class collection features 74 American-engineered automobiles,...... more » Owner description: Welcome to the farthest north automobile museum in Northern Hemisphere! This world-class collection features 74 American-engineered automobiles, including artfully restored horseless carriages, nickel touring autos and elegant classics. Rare marquees - Compound and Argonne and autos of the 30s - Packard and Stutz. Be amazed at the styles, innovation and history of these magnificent treasures. Discover Alaskan transportation history, vintage fashions and Alaska historic photographs & videos. All in a 30,000 sq.ft. museum. Tours available. « less
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  2.6 km from city centre
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Alaskan Tails of the Trail with Mary Shields
Ollie #2 of 31 attractions in Fairbanks
5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Owner description: Personal, home visit with celebrated musher/author Mary Shields. Learn about her years with huskies. Hands-on time with the friendly dogs while you...... more » Owner description: Personal, home visit with celebrated musher/author Mary Shields. Learn about her years with huskies. Hands-on time with the friendly dogs while you learn about their training and uses. See Mary's winter camp and hear just how comfortable she can be on her spring journey across wilderness. Relax in Mary's cabin, (refreshments) and hear about the Iditarod, (Mary is the first woman to complete that race),Yukon Quest, and Siberian journey. « less
Distance  14.4 km from city centre
Running Reindeer Ranch
Ollie #3 of 31 attractions in Fairbanks
5 of 5 stars 29 reviews
Owner description: By Appointment only. Walk through the boreal forest of Alaska with reindeer from Running Reindeer Ranch. Ruby, Olive, Willow and Jasper will be your...... more » Owner description: By Appointment only. Walk through the boreal forest of Alaska with reindeer from Running Reindeer Ranch. Ruby, Olive, Willow and Jasper will be your guides as you enjoy the beauty of Alaska’s interior. By Appointment. « less
Attraction type  Ranches
Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center
Ollie #4 of 31 attractions in Fairbanks
5 of 5 stars 23 reviews

The Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center serves as the regional visitor center for Fairbanks and Interior Alaska. The Fairbanks Convention & Visitors Bureau, Alaska... more »

Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centres
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University of Alaska Museum of the North
Ollie #5 of 31 attractions in Fairbanks
4.5 of 5 stars 81 reviews
Owner description: See the state's largest collection of gold and a mummified steppe bison, explore Alaska's Russian heritage and its gold-mining history and discover...... more » Owner description: See the state's largest collection of gold and a mummified steppe bison, explore Alaska's Russian heritage and its gold-mining history and discover much more at this fascinating natural history museum. « less
Attraction type  Natural History Museums; History Museums; Museums; Speciality Museums
Distance  6.3 km from city centre
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Large Animal Research Station
Ollie #6 of 31 attractions in Fairbanks
5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Owner description: Thousands of visitors each year get a chance to see muskoxen, caribou and domestic reindeer on summer tours of this 134-acre site set up for...... more » Owner description: Thousands of visitors each year get a chance to see muskoxen, caribou and domestic reindeer on summer tours of this 134-acre site set up for nutritional, behavioral and physiological study by the University of Alaska. « less
Attraction type  Educational Sites; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  8.2 km from city centre
The Aurora Ice Museum
Ollie #7 of 31 attractions in Fairbanks
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
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Alaskaland - Pioneer Park
Ollie #8 of 31 attractions in Fairbanks
4 of 5 stars 31 reviews
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
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks; Historic Walking Areas
Distance  2.7 km from city centre
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The El Dorado Gold Mine
Ollie #9 of 31 attractions in Fairbanks
4 of 5 stars 48 reviews
Owner description: Bring home some real Alaska gold that you've panned yourself on this educational gold mine tour that includes a train ride and panning lesson and is...... more » Owner description: Bring home some real Alaska gold that you've panned yourself on this educational gold mine tour that includes a train ride and panning lesson and is led by authentic gold miners. « less
Attraction type  Mines
Distance  7.1 km from city centre
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Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge
Ollie #10 of 31 attractions in Fairbanks
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Owner description: Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge is a 2,000 acre refuge on the site of the historic Creamer's Dairy in Fairbanks, Alaska. The refuge has...... more » Owner description: Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge is a 2,000 acre refuge on the site of the historic Creamer's Dairy in Fairbanks, Alaska. The refuge has miles of multi-use trails that are open year round and it is an excellent location for bird watching and wildlife viewing. The Farmhouse Visitor Center is open daily in the summer from 10 - 5 and on Saturdays in the winter from Noon - 4. « less
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  2.8 km from city centre
Chena Hot Springs Resort
Ollie #11 of 31 attractions in Fairbanks
4 of 5 stars 31 reviews
Attraction type  Hot Springs/ Geysers
McKinley Explorer
Ollie #12 of 31 attractions in Fairbanks
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
A scenic railroad spanning 356 miles, from Fairbanks to Anchorage.
Attraction type  Scenic Railroads
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University of Alaska Fairbanks
Ollie #13 of 31 attractions in Fairbanks
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  6.0 km from city centre
Wedgewood Wildlife Sanctuary
Ollie #14 of 31 attractions in Fairbanks
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Alyeska Pipeline Visitor Center
Ollie #15 of 31 attractions in Fairbanks
4 of 5 stars 12 reviews
One of the most popular tourist attractions in Alaska.
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Distance  10.9 km from city centre
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Steese Highway
Ollie #16 of 31 attractions in Fairbanks
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Most of the scenic drives in the Fairbanks region start on this road, which twists through the White Mountains and allows access to mining sites,...... more » Owner description: Most of the scenic drives in the Fairbanks region start on this road, which twists through the White Mountains and allows access to mining sites, hot-springs resorts and recreational options. « less
Attraction type  Scenic Drives
Distance  1.3 km from city centre
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Gold Dredge No. 8
Ollie #17 of 31 attractions in Fairbanks
4 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Owner description: At this authentic gold-mining site, a 90-minute tour includes a film, a view and explanation of a 1928 dredge, the machine that scooped up and...... more » Owner description: At this authentic gold-mining site, a 90-minute tour includes a film, a view and explanation of a 1928 dredge, the machine that scooped up and separated gold from gravel, and a chance to pan for gold. « less
Attraction type  Mines; Historic Sites; Educational Sites
Distance  11.2 km from city centre
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40 Below Fairbanks
Ollie #18 of 31 attractions in Fairbanks
4 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  2.7 km from city centre
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Chena River Recreation Area
Ollie #19 of 31 attractions in Fairbanks
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Located just north of Fairbanks, this area offer many trails for day hikes.
Attraction type  Bodies of Water; State Parks
Distance  24.5 km from city centre
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Alaska Public Lands Information Center
Ollie #20 of 31 attractions in Fairbanks
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Downtown area resource center for those interested in visiting recreational areas.
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
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