Fairbanks Trip Overview
Immerse yourself in Alaska’s intriguing culture and history on this small-group or private tour in Fairbanks. Browse interesting art exhibits and installations at the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitor Center and learn about the state’s important heritage at the University of Alaska Museum of the North. Visit North Pole’s Santa Clause House to experience Christmas all year long. Explore Pioneer Park (optional and seasonal, if there is still enough time left), featuring several attractions that celebrate Alaska’s many notable cultural, historic and economic hallmarks. Great shopping, too.
This is a small group tour, to ensure you’ll receive personalized attention from your knowledgeable guide.
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Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Fairbanks, United States
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> City Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
Immerse yourself in Alaska’s intriguing culture and history on this small-group or private tour in Fairbanks. Browse interesting art exhibits and installations at the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitor Center and learn about the state’s important heritage at the University of Alaska Museum of the North. Visit North Pole’s Santa Clause House to experience Christmas all year long. Explore Pioneer Park (optional and seasonal, if there is still enough time left), featuring several attractions that celebrate Alaska’s many notable cultural, historic and economic hallmarks. Great shopping, too.
This is a small group tour, to ensure you’ll receive personalized attention from your knowledgeable guide.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point, 1671 Steese Highway, Fairbanks, AK 99712
You will visit the Alyeska Pipeline and learn about the great history of the pipeline.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: University of Alaska Museum of the North, 1962 Yukon DR, Fairbanks, AK 99775-9702
Alaska Native cultures, natural wonders, and diverse wildlife. Discover 2,000 years of Alaska art. The museum’s displays are the best summary to Alaska’s diverse wildlife, people, and lands. View original installations about Alaska’s dinosaurs and the study made possible by their collections. Experience breathtaking architecture and views of the Alaska Range. This museum is as unique as the Arctic cultures we celebrate.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center, 101 Dunkel St, Fairbanks, AK 99701-4806
After pickup from your Fairbanks hotel, your guide will take you to the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitor Center, located on the banks of the Chena River in downtown Fairbanks. Named after an Alaska native and political leader, this community center celebrates native Alaskan culture and natural history through interesting exhibits, indigenous art and tools and life-sized panoramas depicting Alaska’s wildlife and landscapes throughout the seasons.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Santa Claus House, 101 Saint Nicholas Dr, North Pole, AK 99705-7695
You can’t visit North Pole and miss “the man” himself. Real reindeer and an incredible assortment of Christmas goodies await you as well.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701-4014
This stop is optional!
Your guide will then take you to Pioneer Park, a 44-acre (109-hectare) park located along the Chena River that was opened in 1967 to celebrate the centennial of the Alaska Purchase. This park features many museums and attractions that commemorate early Alaskan history, such as Gold Rush Town, comprised of 35 restored buildings from the Gold Rush era; the SS
Nenana, the world’s second-longest wooden-hulled ship that carried passengers and cargo along the Chena River in the mid 1900s; and the Tanana Valley Railroad Museum, featuring the oldest working steam locomotive in Alaska.
After this fascinating Alaskan cultural and historical experience, you’ll be taken back to your hotel.
Please keep in mind that some attractions are only open seasonal and adjustments can be made. We also can take additional wishes into our itinerary.
Duration: 30 minutes
