Billie’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
Wonderful place to watch birds (Summer) or take long walks; cross country ski during Winter.
If you go, be sure to walk back behind the large barn: there are several trails back there!
1.8 miles from Billie's.
RED bus line.
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Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge
1300 College RdWonderful place to watch birds (Summer) or take long walks; cross country ski during Winter.
If you go, be sure to walk back behind the large barn: there are several trails back there!
1.8 miles from Billie's.
RED bus line.
Very nice and very popular museum. Guest often take in the Georgeson Botanical Gardens in the same day (they're down the hill from the museum).
1.9 miles from Billie's.
BLUE bus line will take you right to the museum.
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Iziko leNtshona
1962 Yukon DrVery nice and very popular museum. Guest often take in the Georgeson Botanical Gardens in the same day (they're down the hill from the museum).
1.9 miles from Billie's.
BLUE bus line will take you right to the museum.
Fun place to go and have letters from Santa arranged to be mailed at Christmastime.
17.4 miles from Billie's.
Take the RED bus line to the Transit Center, transfer to the GREEM line which will take you to Santa Claus House.
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Indlu kaSanta Claus
101 St Nicholas DrFun place to go and have letters from Santa arranged to be mailed at Christmastime.
17.4 miles from Billie's.
Take the RED bus line to the Transit Center, transfer to the GREEM line which will take you to Santa Claus House.
Arguably Alaska's #1 attraction!
119 miles from Billie's.
Take the train, travel by car, or take one of the shuttles available. (Most shuttles will pick you up at the hostel).
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Denali National Park & Preserve
Parks HwyArguably Alaska's #1 attraction!
119 miles from Billie's.
Take the train, travel by car, or take one of the shuttles available. (Most shuttles will pick you up at the hostel).
Great place to explore more of what to see and do in Fairbanks and the Interior. A wealth of information.
3.6 miles from Billie's.
RED ;line will take you right to the Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center.
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I-Cultural & Visitors Center kaMorris Thompson
101 Dunkel StGreat place to explore more of what to see and do in Fairbanks and the Interior. A wealth of information.
3.6 miles from Billie's.
RED ;line will take you right to the Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center.
Fun way to spend a few hours on the Chena River.
4.5 miles from Billie's.
Take the BLUE line to the YELLOW line; get off at Dale Rd at Discovery; walk towards the river.
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Ukugwema kweselula
1975 Discovery DrFun way to spend a few hours on the Chena River.
4.5 miles from Billie's.
Take the BLUE line to the YELLOW line; get off at Dale Rd at Discovery; walk towards the river.
Dinner cruises offered on the Chena River.
3.1 miles from Billie's.
Take the BLUE line to Fred Meyer West; transfer to YELLOW line; get off at Hoselton Rd and Rosebud St; walk towards the river.
Sternwheeler Tanana Chief
1020 Hoselton RdDinner cruises offered on the Chena River.
3.1 miles from Billie's.
Take the BLUE line to Fred Meyer West; transfer to YELLOW line; get off at Hoselton Rd and Rosebud St; walk towards the river.
3.5 miles from Billie's.
Take the RED bus line to Lacey St. and Northward Bldg; walk to the museum.
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Fairbanks Ice Museum
500 2nd Ave3.5 miles from Billie's.
Take the RED bus line to Lacey St. and Northward Bldg; walk to the museum.
FREE!
We used to call it "Alaskaland" (some people still do).
Wonderful place to walk around to see houses (cabins) from Fairbanks's earlier days (c. 1900).
Home to Alaska Salmon Bake and the Palace Saloon.
3.1 miles from Billie's.
Take the BLUE bus line.
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Pioneer Park
2300 Airport WayFREE!
We used to call it "Alaskaland" (some people still do).
Wonderful place to walk around to see houses (cabins) from Fairbanks's earlier days (c. 1900).
Home to Alaska Salmon Bake and the Palace Saloon.
3.1 miles from Billie's.
Take the BLUE bus line.
Very popular event held at the Carlson Center.
From the WEIO web site: "The games that are played display the preparedness one needed for survival. They require skill as well as strength, agility, and endurance. In this manner, the people could at least teach the children that they had to be tough to make it on their own, not just in one area, but in all. The games left no part of the body untested."
From Billie's: take the Blue Line to the Carlson Center.
World Eskimo Indian Olympics
535 2nd AveVery popular event held at the Carlson Center.
From the WEIO web site: "The games that are played display the preparedness one needed for survival. They require skill as well as strength, agility, and endurance. In this manner, the people could at least teach the children that they had to be tough to make it on their own, not just in one area, but in all. The games left no part of the body untested."
From Billie's: take the Blue Line to the Carlson Center.
From the FSAF web site: "The Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival’s mission is to awaken everyone’s inner artist, connecting world-class professionals to aspiring artists, and giving people who are enthusiastic about the fine arts an outlet to pursue their passions.
"Nearly 10,000 people come together at the Festival every July to study, perform and engage their spirit in an empowering way. Offering 200 workshops and over 100 events every season, our multidisciplinary, study-performance Festival offers opportunities for both personal growth and arts appreciation in a variety of genres including music, dance, visual arts, healing arts, culinary arts, creative writing, and theatre."
From Billie's to the University: take the Blue line.
Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival
600 University AveFrom the FSAF web site: "The Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival’s mission is to awaken everyone’s inner artist, connecting world-class professionals to aspiring artists, and giving people who are enthusiastic about the fine arts an outlet to pursue their passions.
"Nearly 10,000 people come together at the Festival every July to study, perform and engage their spirit in an empowering way. Offering 200 workshops and over 100 events every season, our multidisciplinary, study-performance Festival offers opportunities for both personal growth and arts appreciation in a variety of genres including music, dance, visual arts, healing arts, culinary arts, creative writing, and theatre."
From Billie's to the University: take the Blue line.
Restaurants
Great for breakfast! (Try the sourdough pancakes or reindeer sausage).
Walking distance from Billie's:
20 min (1.0 mile)
Head west on Mack Blvd
0.3 mi
Turn right onto Morgan Way
135 ft
Turn left onto College Rd
0.5 mi
Turn left onto Deborah Ave
0.2 mi
Turn right onto Cameron St
Sam's Sourdough Cafe will be on the right
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Sam's Sourdough Cafe
3702 Cameron StGreat for breakfast! (Try the sourdough pancakes or reindeer sausage).
Walking distance from Billie's:
20 min (1.0 mile)
Head west on Mack Blvd
0.3 mi
Turn right onto Morgan Way
135 ft
Turn left onto College Rd
0.5 mi
Turn left onto Deborah Ave
0.2 mi
Turn right onto Cameron St
Sam's Sourdough Cafe will be on the right
Very popular -- and walking distance from Billie's.
Walk West on College Rd (about 4 blocks).
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Pita Place
3300 College RdVery popular -- and walking distance from Billie's.
Walk West on College Rd (about 4 blocks).
One of several Thai restaurants in Fairbanks.
From Billie's: walk West on College Rd. (About 5 blocks).
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Pad Thai Restaurant
3400 College RdOne of several Thai restaurants in Fairbanks.
From Billie's: walk West on College Rd. (About 5 blocks).
College Town Pizzeria
3535 College RdGood pizza.
Walking distance from Billie's.
House of Fire Pizza
3677 College RdLittle Owl Café
1755 Westwood WayFuji Japanese Restaurant
3535 College RdLavelle's Bistro
575 1st AveThe Pump House Restaurant Fairbanks
796 Chena Pump RdPike's Waterfront Lodge
1850 Hoselton RdIvory Jacks
2581 Goldstream RdTurtle Club
2098 Old Steese Hwy NThai House Restaurant
412 5th AveBahn Thai
541 3rd AveFudge Pot
515 1st AveWolf Run Restaurant
3362 Wolf RunShopping (Food & Groceries)
Tanana Valley Farmers Market
2600 College RdFred Meyer
3755 Airport WaySafeway
3627 Airport WaySightseeing
Iziko leNtshona
1962 Yukon DrI-Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum
212 Wedgewood DrPioneer Park
2300 Airport WayIndlu kaSanta Claus
101 St Nicholas DrChena Hot Springs Resort
17600 Chena Hot Springs RdCreamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge
1300 College RdTanana Valley State Fair Association
1800 College RdLarge Animal Research Station
2220 Yankovich RdFairbanks Ice Museum
500 2nd AveAlyeska Pipeline Viewing Point
1671 Steese HwyRunning Reindeer Ranch
1470 Ivans AlleyChandalar Ranch - Private Resort
5804 Chena Hot Springs RdCarlson Center
2010 2nd AvePoker Flat
Aurora Viewing
Murphy Dome
Chena Lakes
Cleary Summit Aurora Viewing Area
2315 Fish Creek RdNordale Road
Nordale RoadChena Hot Springs Resort
17600 Chena Hot Springs RdSports & Recreation
Beaver Sports
3480 College RdUniversity of Alaska Fairbanks Student Recreation Center
1910 Tanana Loop EBirch Hill Recreation Area
101 Wilderness DrFairbanks Golf Course
1735 Farmers Loop RdFrontier Outfitters
250 3rd StREI
19 College RdProspector Outfitters
1512 S Cushman Stplay it again sports
160 Old Steese HwyArctic Bowl
952 10th AveAlaska Outdoor Rental & Guides
1101 Peger RdRegal Goldstream & IMAX
1855 Airport WayBureau of Land Management
222 University AveAlaska Department of Natural Resources - Public Information Center
3700 Airport WayAlaska Dream Adventures Canoe/Kayak Rental Kiosk
Dog Mushing
Alaskan Tails of the Trail with Mary Shields
2699 Waldheim DrAlaska Dog Mushers Association
925 Farmers Loop RdPaws for Adventure
Herning RoadAlaskan Tails of the Trail with Mary Shields
2699 Waldheim Dr