What to do in Fairbanks?

[staufj22]

Hi All,

 

We'll have about a day and a half in Fairbanks after our cruisetour. I'll be renting a car, and would like some advise on what to do and what to see.

Here is what we have found so far..

 

-Santa Clause House - Seems like just a gift shop of sorts?

-Dog Sledding demo and kart ride

-Museum of the North - This is located at the university

-Hot Air balloon - This one is a maybe.

 

Any other suggestions and ideas?

[AkSusan]

You're right the Santa Claus House is mainly a gift shop but they do have a reindeer outside :D

 

Just saw a news program on the Musem of the North at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and they've just completed a whole new redo. From the looks up it the next time I make it to Fairbanks, it's on my to do list.

 

Actually I have a coworker that lives there and the Museum of the North is on his list of to do things.

 

Susan in Anchorage :)

[40yearcruiser]

We will be leaving next weekend on our cruise--our first to Alaska so I have no experience there so far. In Fairbanks we plan to go to Pioneer Park at least one evening to look around and go to the salmon bake. We're on a cruisetour which includes the Eldorado Gold Mine tour and a cruise on the Riverboat Discovery, which I hear is very nice.

[Budget Queen]

Some of my Fairbanks recommendations. Botanical Garden at the Fairbanks U- also the large animal research tour. Public lands building- especially if the Northern Lights film is on their schedule. Ice Museum, Creamer's Field- include the hiking. Turtle Club resturant, and Chatanika Lodge are good eating options.

 

The Palace theater show, excellent- at Pioneer Park.

 

http://www.explorefairbanks.com

 

The Santa Claus House is worth the trip if you have kids- great getting a card direct from the North Pole. :)

[Seabee]

BQ...based on your earlier recommendation, I have reservations at the Turtle CLub. Any recommendation as to the preferred dish to order. Their menu is on the website.:)

[Budget Queen]

BQ...based on your earlier recommendation, I have reservations at the Turtle CLub. Any recommendation as to the preferred dish to order. Their menu is on the website.:)

 

Any of their steaks and Prime Rib is real good. :) Very nice salad bar.

[travelcrazy006]

reindeer sausage sounds interesting, any suggestions as to where would be best?