Things to Do

With the midnight summer sun shining nearly 24 hours a day and the northern lights dancing overhead during Aurora Season, Fairbanks is simply bursting with things to do. From top-rated visitor attractions, concerts and performances, art galleries, historic sites, Alaska Native culture, spectacular events and access to the Alaskan wilderness, Fairbanks and nearby North Pole offer you adventure in authentic Alaskan style. 

Activities, Attractions & Tours

Alaska’s Interior provides the perfect backdrop to year-round adventure. Let Fairbanks be your playground as you explore everything from the Chena River running through the heart of downtown to the landscape that surrounds it. Fairbanks-based businesses can help get you into remote areas, guide you through town, help you plan your adventure, or provide the equipment you need to accomplish all of the above.

Arts, Culture & Entertainment

Local artists are captivated by the wilderness surrounding Fairbanks, creating brilliant works of nature-inspired art on display at the many art galleries and studios around town. Many unique museums and visitors centers we have locally expertly share the history, stories and local way of life. Fairbanks joyfully sets the stage for a wide variety of classic and contemporary art, theater and music events and exhibitions year-round.