What to do in Winter
Whether you find yourself coming in summer or winter, Fairbanks has a lot to offer for such a small community. During the winter months, there is a rich cultural offering, despite the cold, such as drama or theatre, and First Friday events.
No matter when you come, please visit our seasonal suggestions so you can plan enough time to experience some of what Fairbanks has to offer.
Museums/Educational
Fairbanks Convention & Visitors Bureau with its educational displays and a gift shop with Alaska made items. An absolutely beautiful building in downtown Fairbanks near the site of the first settlers on the river in our River City of Fairbanks.
60 miles drive Northeast of Fairbanks to the local hot spot. $20.00 for pool pass. Ask us for a towel to take for your soak!
There is an Ice Museum at the Chena Hot Springs Resort with an ice bar and overnight options.
UAF Museum is proud to connect the public with Alaska’s science, arts, history, and cultures. So much to see from animal exibits, prehistoric creatures and modern art. The building itself is also a work of art.
See animals ranging from Muskoxen to Reindeer/Caribou and more.
Alaska’s ice sculptures frozen indoors for you to enjoy and learn about the art of ice sculpting. There is also an Aurora movie available to watch.
Check out what the Local parks recommend for activities in our Fairbanks and surrounding region of Alaska.
Tours & Attractions
Northern Lights Viewing
We have some select spots we like to point out to our guests—just ask!
- Great info about Aurora in Fairbanks
- Northern Alaska Tour CompanyThe Aurora Borealis / Northern Lights are visible when skies are clear!
Shops and Galleries
Co-Op Plaza Downtown
A quaint shopping plaza downtown with art galleries, Alaska gift shops and restaurants and coffee shop.
First Friday events scheduled regularly
Alaska Bowl Company
Long time family owned wood bowl and gift company located on Airport road.
North Pole Santa Claus House
12 easy miles on the Richardson Highway.
Dog Sledding Tours
Locally owned tours.
Unscheduled, but mushers frequent the Dog Musher’s Field Sunday afternoons.
Locally run dog mushing tours on Murphy Dome.
