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Fairbanks: Should I Go?
The gateway to Alaska’s Interior and Arctic regions, Fairbanks is a great base for exploring northern Alaska, and its Gold Rush heritage offers a taste of frontier living. You’ll find:
- Midnight Sun / Northern Lights: Enjoy endless daylight hours in summer and an all-natural light show in winter.
- Arctic tours: Take road or air excursions to Arctic destinations.
- Unique excursions: Experience gold mine and dredge tours and paddlewheel riverboats.
Transportation: How Do I Get There?
Most travelers visit Fairbanks by train, extending a trip through Denali. You can:
- Fly. There are daily commercial flights from Anchorage and Seattle.
- Take the train. It’s 12 hours from Anchorage on the Alaska Railroad; you can also layover in Denali, four hours away.
- Rent a Car: From Denali, it’s two hours by rental car.
Lodging: Where Should I Stay?
Tours: What Should I Do There?
Fairbanks offers some of the state’s best—and most unique—tours and excursions. You can experience:
- Frontier Alaska on the paddlewheel Riverboat Discovery.
- Gold Rush Era: Travel by narrow gauge train to El Dorado Gold Mine or see Gold Dredge No. 8.
- Arctic Tours: Travel above the Arctic Circle.
- Museums & More: UA Museum of the North, Pioneer Park, the Fairbanks Ice Museum, and other popular attractions.
Packages: Can I Take a Package Tour?
You bet. You have a couple options:
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Wedgewood Resort  Virtual Tour |
| A mile from downtown Fairbanks, the Wedgewood offers all large suites (good value for large groups) and sits on 27 acres of gardens and walking paths. The Alaska Bird Observatory is on premises. |
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| $95
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Westmark Fairbanks |
| The newest, largest downtown Fairbanks hotel is the Westmark Fairbanks. Owned by the cruise line Holland America , the Westmark features a contemporary look and feel, along with spacious rooms and two restaurants. |
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| $169 - $200 double (summer) |
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Bridgewater Hotel Virtual Tour |
| If you want to stay in the heart of downtown but want a smaller, locally-owned Fairbanks hotel with a personal feel and quaint touches like bamboo furniture, stay at the Bridgewater. |
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| $134 – $169
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Holiday Inn Express - Fairbanks |
| The brand-new Holiday Inn Express Fairbanks is close to both shopping and the airport. You’ll be able to enjoy all the amenities like an indoor pool and spa, business center, exercise room, and guest laundry. |
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| $129 – $159
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Pike's Waterfront Lodge |
| Locally owned by state senator Jay Ramras, Pike’s is an upscale rustic Alaska lodge. Here you’ll find unique décor, like a fireplace of local rock and jade, along with Alaskan art and taxidermy. Great restaurant and gardens. |
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| $129 – $450 summer (double) |
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Station Hotel  Video |
| This all-suite Fairbanks hotel isn’t on the river, but it’s perfect for those who need some extra space and the convenience of being near the airport. Unique breakfasts, comfortable library, oversized leather furniture. |
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| $120
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River's Edge Resort Virtual Tour |
| For those who want to stay along the banks of the river but crave a bit more intimacy, choose this Fairbanks hotel: you’ll get your own private cottage. There’s fine dining and casual dining, or just relax on the expansive deck overlooking the water. |
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| $173 – $239 summer |
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