Guidebook for Fairbanks
Food Scene
A great spot to enjoy a classy Alaskan meal by the river. A 5 or 6 minute walk down the road. Or be there in 2 with a car!
Chena's Alaskan Grill
4200 Boat StA great spot to enjoy a classy Alaskan meal by the river. A 5 or 6 minute walk down the road. Or be there in 2 with a car!
This has been a favorite restaurant for many years in Fairbanks. Sit on their huge deck and watch the river while you eat great food. Sunday brunch cannot be beat! Only a couple minutes down the road by car. Or take a 15 minute stroll to get there and walk off that dessert!
Pikes Landing Road
Pikes Landing RoadThis has been a favorite restaurant for many years in Fairbanks. Sit on their huge deck and watch the river while you eat great food. Sunday brunch cannot be beat! Only a couple minutes down the road by car. Or take a 15 minute stroll to get there and walk off that dessert!
Who can count how many times we've had coffee and ice cream here? Always quick and served with a smile. Just a couple minutes down the road by car, or get your morning exercise and walk (bike path much of the way, but not all) - takes about 20 minutes.
3850 Boat St
3850 Boat StreetWho can count how many times we've had coffee and ice cream here? Always quick and served with a smile. Just a couple minutes down the road by car, or get your morning exercise and walk (bike path much of the way, but not all) - takes about 20 minutes.
On-site dining options include an upscale seafood restaurant, a casual bar and grill, and a coffee shop. This hotel is just down the road a bit.
4477 Pikes Landing Rd
4477 Pikes Landing RoadOn-site dining options include an upscale seafood restaurant, a casual bar and grill, and a coffee shop. This hotel is just down the road a bit.
Plus a cafe, I believe. Good food in the hotel. Just a hop, skip and a jump down the road from us!
Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge
4477 Pikes Landing RdPlus a cafe, I believe. Good food in the hotel. Just a hop, skip and a jump down the road from us!
Sightseeing
This riverboat takes you on a tour down the Chena River (see your room as you chug by) and enjoy a meal on your way. Almost right next door to us! (It's also fun to watch the Sternwheeler pass our house.)
Sternwheeler Tanana Chief
1020 Hoselton RdThis riverboat takes you on a tour down the Chena River (see your room as you chug by) and enjoy a meal on your way. Almost right next door to us! (It's also fun to watch the Sternwheeler pass our house.)
This riverboat ride has been around since I was a kid! Down the road a ways - about 5 minutes by car.
1975 Discovery Dr
1975 Discovery DriveThis riverboat ride has been around since I was a kid! Down the road a ways - about 5 minutes by car.
Take a fun ride down the Chena River on the Riverboat Discovery! When the Sternwheeler Tanana Chief is running (different company), they go right past our yard!
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Ukugwema kweselula
1975 Discovery DrTake a fun ride down the Chena River on the Riverboat Discovery! When the Sternwheeler Tanana Chief is running (different company), they go right past our yard!
Shopping
Would you like to see a real Alaskan Fur store? This beautiful building is it! A 15 minute walk from our house, or a couple minutes in the car. Plus, in the summer they have a greenhouse!
4106 Boat St
4106 Boat StreetWould you like to see a real Alaskan Fur store? This beautiful building is it! A 15 minute walk from our house, or a couple minutes in the car. Plus, in the summer they have a greenhouse!
River's Edge has a gift shop and a restaurant in easy walking distance. On the river, as well.
4200 Boat St
4200 Boat StreetRiver's Edge has a gift shop and a restaurant in easy walking distance. On the river, as well.
If you want Alaskan, this is the shop! Local Alaskan fur products, winter gear, quilts, Alaskan themed fabrics, beads... It is a beautiful store with a lovely greenhouse right next door.
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Alaska Raw Fur
4106 Boat StIf you want Alaskan, this is the shop! Local Alaskan fur products, winter gear, quilts, Alaskan themed fabrics, beads... It is a beautiful store with a lovely greenhouse right next door.
Arts & Culture
This is the best museum in Fairbanks! It is located not far from us at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF).
907 Yukon Dr
907 Yukon DriveThis is the best museum in Fairbanks! It is located not far from us at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF).
Beautiful new building displays Alaskan culture and historic displays. Plus art gallery and some fun for kids. Short and sweet.
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1962 Yukon DrBeautiful new building displays Alaskan culture and historic displays. Plus art gallery and some fun for kids. Short and sweet.
Essentials
1-stop shopping, 1-hour photo, souvenirs-groceries-clothing-sporting goods. Also has a pharmacy and credit union. Safeway is across the street.
College
3755 Airport Way1-stop shopping, 1-hour photo, souvenirs-groceries-clothing-sporting goods. Also has a pharmacy and credit union. Safeway is across the street.
This is a superstore which means that it has more than just groceries... auto, garden, home, toys, sports, you name it! Also, a section of Alaskan gifts that are very nice. We love Freddies!
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Fred Meyer
3755 Airport WayThis is a superstore which means that it has more than just groceries... auto, garden, home, toys, sports, you name it! Also, a section of Alaskan gifts that are very nice. We love Freddies!
Drinks & Nightlife
Classy bar connected to the restaurant with a view of the deck on the river. They serve drinks on the deck, as well. In the summer, it stays light out until late, so a fun place to hang out!
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Pike's Landing
4438 Airport WayClassy bar connected to the restaurant with a view of the deck on the river. They serve drinks on the deck, as well. In the summer, it stays light out until late, so a fun place to hang out!
Parks & Nature
Historic dairy farmer converted to a Bird Refuge and lovely place to walk (board walks, trails and wildlife viewing). Flat walking - bring your bug spray!
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Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge
1300 College RdHistoric dairy farmer converted to a Bird Refuge and lovely place to walk (board walks, trails and wildlife viewing). Flat walking - bring your bug spray!
Get a walking tour at the Large Animal Research park. Very scenic and get up close and personal with the Muskox and reindeer. Learn something new!
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Large Animal Research Station
2220 Yankovich RdGet a walking tour at the Large Animal Research park. Very scenic and get up close and personal with the Muskox and reindeer. Learn something new!