Fairbanks Holidays
United StatesThe city of Fairbanks is located in the southern portion of interior Alaska. It is the most populous of the interior Alaska cities and the centralized location means visitors to this area will likely pass through Fairbanks on their way to explore any non coastal Alaskan city. That’s certainly not …
How to get to Fairbanks
Here's what you need to know about getting to Fairbanks. You can see the cheapest month to fly and a snapshot of flight prices for the following month. Also, don't forget to factor in your travelling time - the typical flight from London Heathrow to Fairbanks takes 13 hours, 50 minutes.
When to go to Fairbanks
Typical Holiday Price
£1337 per person
The average price of hotels and apartments in Fairbanks varies according to the time of year. To help you plan when to go, we've looked at the hotels available on our site, then worked out the average price per night for the quietest and the busiest months.
Cheapest Month to Visit
January
Based on a typical 1 week holiday - adding together the cost of flights and accommodation - January is the cheapest month to go to Fairbanks.
Where to stay in Fairbanks
Whatever your travelling style, we can help find you the perfect place to stay. From luxurious hotels to practical apartments, these are our most popular places in Fairbanks, according to other travellers.
Things to see and do in Fairbanks
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University of Alaska Museum of the North
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Riverboat Discovery
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Pioneer Park
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Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum
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Pipeline visitor center
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Paws for Adventure
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Running Reindeer Ranch
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Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center
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Golden Heart Plaza
The bitter cold that often comes with witnessing the northern lights can be a real deterrent. Enter Chena Hot Springs Resort, with its warm, mineral-rich healing waters. The resort’s adults-only Rock Lake offers the opportunity to enjoy a light show along with a soak. Fairbanks lies directly beneath a band of aurora activity, meaning from August to May, the town regularly experiences a celestial display of green, yellow, and purple. The phenomenon is most frequently seen between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m., but the early-to-bed crowd need not worry. Guests staying in Moose Lodge rooms can request to receive a phone call when the aurora is spotted in the sky.
Fairbanks is the city of Aurora Borealis. From late August to April, you have the chance to see these great shimmering lights. Fairbanks is also a central location for winter adventures, not only in the city, but also as far as the Denali National Park and the Arctic. The great wilderness is right on their doorstep. As the host of the Yukon Quest (the 1,000 mile international sled dog race), the city brims with excitement in February. Also in February is the BP World Ice Art Championships, where world-famous ice sculptutors showcase their talent.
Fairbanks was the start of my cruise-tour package. The land portion started here and went south by coach and train to Anchorage. While here, I spent time running along the highway, taking the Riverboat Discovery Cruise, and walking through the park along the Chena. There's plenty more to do around here if you are the outdoors sort of person. Most of the town seems to be college and military.
A lot of snow. Warmer than you think in summer. Great place if you love nature and the outdoors.