Visitors Guide

Pioneer Park attractions

Updated May 5, 2023

Multiple museums offer a glimpse into the history of aviation, railroad, gold mining and more.

Pioneer Park overview

Tanana Valley State Fair is 10 days of food, fun (copy)

Tanana Valley State Fair is 10 days of food, fun (copy)

Visitor's Guide: Aurora Q+A

Goldpanners baseball is a Fairbanks summer pastime

Goldpanners baseball is a Fairbanks summer pastime

All about Fairbanks

Pioneer Park overview

Fishing in the Interior

Fishing in the Interior

What to do if you come across an orphaned animal

What to do if you come across an orphaned animal

Enjoy a day fishing, hiking, camping in accessible Chena River State Recreation Area

Enjoy a day fishing, hiking, camping in accessible Chena River State Recreation Area

Creamer's Field a peaceful refuge in the middle of the city

Creamer's Field a peaceful refuge in the middle of the city

Five Interior Alaska hiking trails from easy to grueling

Five Interior Alaska hiking trails from easy to grueling

An ice age survivor, up close and personal

An ice age survivor, up close and personal

Start your visit at the Morris Thompson Center

Start your visit at the Morris Thompson Center

Fairbanks FAQs

Alaska Railroad is one of the best ways to see the state

Alaska Railroad is one of the best ways to see the state

Parks Highway offers scenic views, good food and fun

Parks Highway offers scenic views, good food and fun

Here’s what to know about legal cannabis in the Last Frontier

Here’s what to know about legal cannabis in the Last Frontier

Soak in natural geothermal springs at Chena Hot Springs

Soak in natural geothermal springs at Chena Hot Springs

Museum showcases world of dog mushing, colorful Fairbanks history and characters

Museum showcases world of dog mushing, colorful Fairbanks history and characters

Fountainhead antique car museum showcases automobile history

Fountainhead antique car museum showcases automobile history

Chena River is the heart of downtown Fairbanks

Chena River is the heart of downtown Fairbanks

Miles of adventure await along Alaska, Richardson highways

Miles of adventure await along Alaska, Richardson highways

Five generations of Alaskans behind Riverboat Discovery

Five generations of Alaskans behind Riverboat Discovery

Museum of the North puts Alaska on display

Museum of the North puts Alaska on display

It's Christmas year-round in North Pole

It's Christmas year-round in North Pole

Gold Dredge No. 8 offers overview of Alaska's two gold rushes

Gold Dredge No. 8 offers overview of Alaska's two gold rushes

Denali National Park a haven for wildlife, with incredible scenery

Denali National Park a haven for wildlife, with incredible scenery

Trans-Alaska pipeline is an engineering marvel

Trans-Alaska pipeline is an engineering marvel

Welcome to Fairbanks, Alaska's Golden Heart City

Welcome to Fairbanks, Alaska's Golden Heart City

Salmon Pride

Alaskans, now is a good time to explore your own back yard

Alaskans, now is a good time to explore your own back yard

‘Is it dark all day in the winter?’ and other questions

‘Is it dark all day in the winter?’ and other questions

History, shopping, recreation and dining at Pioneer Park

History, shopping, recreation and dining at Pioneer Park

Start your visit at the Morris Thompson Center

Start your visit at the Morris Thompson Center

Mushing, history, aurora and more at the Fairbanks Community Museum

Mushing, history, aurora and more at the Fairbanks Community Museum

Salmon, halibut, chicken and ribs on the Salmon Bake menu

Salmon, halibut, chicken and ribs on the Salmon Bake menu

Lots to see and explore at Pioneer Park

Lots to see and explore at Pioneer Park

Classic cars and vintage threads at Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum

Classic cars and vintage threads at Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum

Golden Days will have a different feel in 2020

Golden Days will have a different feel in 2020

Take a walk with a reindeer

Take a walk with a reindeer

Five generations of Alaskans behind Riverboat Discovery

Five generations of Alaskans behind Riverboat Discovery

Gold Dredge No. 8 offers overview of Alaska's two gold rushes

Gold Dredge No. 8 offers overview of Alaska's two gold rushes

Trans-Alaska pipeline: Still delivering after 43 years

Trans-Alaska pipeline: Still delivering after 43 years

Creamer's Field a peaceful refuge in the middle of the city

Creamer's Field a peaceful refuge in the middle of the city

Denali bus schedules limited for 2020 season

Denali bus schedules limited for 2020 season

Denali National Park a haven for wildlife, with incredible scenery

Denali National Park a haven for wildlife, with incredible scenery

The world-famous Alaska Railroad is one of the best ways to see the state

The world-famous Alaska Railroad is one of the best ways to see the state

Museum of the North offers expansive look at Alaska cultures, art and science

Museum of the North offers expansive look at Alaska cultures, art and science

Parks Highway offers scenic views, good food and fun

Parks Highway offers scenic views, good food and fun

Swim, boat, hike or picnic in wilderness about 10 minutes from downtown

Swim, boat, hike or picnic in wilderness about 10 minutes from downtown