Guidebook for Fairbanks
Food Scene
Alaska Coffee Roasting Company
4001 Geist RdGreat coffee!
Lunch Cafe & Eatery
206 Driveway StGreat Vega and Gluten-Free Food
The Bakery
494 8th AvenueGreat family dinner for breakfast and lunch
Local favorite with a great Sunday brunch and outside seating over looking the river.
46 locals recommend
The Pump House - Casual Waterfront Dining
575 Herrons Ferry RoadLocal favorite with a great Sunday brunch and outside seating over looking the river.
Arts & Culture
Museum of the North
1962 Yukon DrIt has unique items on display.
Featuring the local indigenous cultural.
114 locals recommend
Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center
101 Dunkel StFeaturing the local indigenous cultural.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lavelle's Taphouse
412 2nd AveNice selection of drinks
The Pumphouse Bar & Grill
11802 NE 8th StLocal appeal
Silver Gulch Brewing and Bottling Co.
2195 Old Steese Hwy NFun place to go
Sightseeing
Riverboat Discovery
1975 Discovery DrA riverboat cruise
Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point
1671 Steese HwyThere is a pullout where the pipeline can be seen.
Parks & Nature
Tanana Lakes Recreation Area
4400 S Cushman St ExdFun local place to swim.
Chena Lake Recreation Area
3780 Laurance RoadFun place to picnic and swim
This is a Musk Ox Farm established and maintained by the UAF.
56 locals recommend
Large Animal Research Station
2220 Yankovich RdThis is a Musk Ox Farm established and maintained by the UAF.
Shopping
The Knotty Shop
6565 Richardson HwyLong drive but features many local artist
An authentic Alaskan store with the largest selection of tanned furs in Alaska!
8 locals recommend
Alaska Raw Fur
4106 Boat StAn authentic Alaskan store with the largest selection of tanned furs in Alaska!
Tanana Valley Farmers Market
2600 College RdThis market is open Wednesday and on weekends.
Walmart Supercenter
537 Johansen ExpyEssentials
Fred Meyer
3755 Airport WayOne stop shop grocery store, department store, pharmacy and deli.