Fairbanks, Alaska
Alaska, the Last Frontier. Find your inner adventurer here where pioneers forged a path to greatness. For the most up to date travel information on Fairbanks Alaska, The Fairbanks Alaska CVB website is the source for information on lodging, restaurants, attractions and events. See ice sculptures in the summer! Learn more about the Ice Museum here. The website alsocontains information on area weather, maps and other helpful travel aids for what ever you need for an exciting experience.
Fairbanks winter lasts from late October through March and even April in the mountains. We have some of the best Northern Lights viewing in the world made possible by the right weather and clear skies. To increase your chances of viewing the aurora borealis, plan to stay a few nights. There's an event to match your every interest, including winter festivals, top-notch entertainment, and sporting competitions. You can ride in the basket of a dog sled or mush your own dog team.
Known as "The toughest dog sled race in the world," The Yukon Quest is the annual 1,000-mile (1,600 km) sled dog race between Fairbanks and Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. The Quest follows early gold rush and mail trails along the Yukon River on rugged northern country terrain. This international race alternates the start: Fairbanks on even-numbered years; Whitehorse on odd-numbered years. |
