Fairbanks Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Alaska, USA
About Fairbanks
Fairbanks' climate is subarctic bordering on continental, with frigid winters from October to April, short spring and fall seasons, and warm summers from May to September. July is the warmest month, with average highs of73°F (23°C)and average lows of52°F (11°C); January is the coldest month, with average highs barely above0°F (−18°C)and average lows of−18°F (−28°C). Being in a valley and far from any large body of water, Fairbanks sees little seasonal lag in both winter and summer. As Fairbanks is located near the Arctic Circle, one can expect huge variation of daylight, in June the sun is up from 3AM to 12:45AM, but it never gets dark during the wee hours, in the winter the sun is only up from 10:45AM to 2:45PM.
Top Attractions in Fairbanks
Explore the best things to see and do in Fairbanks:
- ★Arctic Circle Tour
- ★Aurora Ice Museum
- ★Chena Dog Sled Adventures
- ★Chena Hot Springs Resort
- ★Chena Riverwalk
- ★Creamer's Field
- ★Dog Sledding
- ★Explore Fairbanks Visitor Information Center
Where to Eat in Fairbanks
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Alaska Coffee Roasting Co
- 🍴Alaska Salmon Bake
- 🍴Bun on the Run
- 🍴Cookie Jar
- 🍴Ivory Jacks
- 🍴Lane's Quickie Tacos
Where to Stay in Fairbanks
- 🏨7 Gables Inn & Suites
- 🏨Alaska Heritage House Bed & Breakfast
- 🏨Best Western Plus Pioneer Park Inn
- 🏨Billies Hostel
- 🏨Fairbanks Downtown Hostel
- 🏨Pike's Waterfront Lodge
Fairbanks Travel Guide Sections
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