Fairbanks Trip Overview
Fairbanks is very well known for having stunning scenery and natural wildlife area. It has one of the most stunning forests in Alaska. Beautiful all year around, but the birch trees in winter are especially stunning.
Fairbanks is the largest city in the Interior region of Alaska. Fairbanks is home to the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the founding campus of the University of Alaska system.
We will pick you up at 9:00 am (Monday to Saturday) at your hotel in Fairbanks. If you do not stay at a hotel in Fairbanks, we may meet at the Walmart Parking Lot (537 Johansen Expy, Fairbanks, AK 99701).
(Pick up time is subject to change.)
We will come by 5 different places:
1) Golden Heart Plaza
2) Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center
3) Pioneer Park
4) Georgeson Botanical Garden (From June 15 to August 15)
4*) Creamer’s Field (From August 16 to October 31)
5) Museum of the North
Additional Info
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Starts: Fairbanks, United States
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
Fairbanks is very well known for having stunning scenery and natural wildlife area. It has one of the most stunning forests in Alaska. Beautiful all year around, but the birch trees in winter are especially stunning.
Fairbanks is the largest city in the Interior region of Alaska. Fairbanks is home to the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the founding campus of the University of Alaska system.
We will pick you up at 9:00 am (Monday to Saturday) at your hotel in Fairbanks. If you do not stay at a hotel in Fairbanks, we may meet at the Walmart Parking Lot (537 Johansen Expy, Fairbanks, AK 99701).
(Pick up time is subject to change.)
We will come by 5 different places:
1) Golden Heart Plaza
2) Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center
3) Pioneer Park
4) Georgeson Botanical Garden (From June 15 to August 15)
4*) Creamer’s Field (From August 16 to October 31)
5) Museum of the North
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center, 101 Dunkel St, Fairbanks, AK 99701-4806
The Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center, located at 101 Dunkel Street in downtown Fairbanks and dedicated on August 12, 2008, is named after Thompson.
Not only beautiful but informative, the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center in downtown Fairbanks has brochures, maps, free WiFi and telephone, daily lodging availability, and local walking and driving tours. Serving as the regional visitor facility, the friendly and knowledgeable staff have answers to all your questions. The free 9,000-square-foot exhibit hall features outstanding displays and dioramas showcasing Interior Alaska’s people, wildlife, landscapes and seasons. Enjoy free films and programs on Alaska’s natural and cultural history. The center also has an artisans’ workshop, a planning area for outdoor excursions, cultural programs and an Alaska Geographic store.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Golden Heart Plaza, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Golden Heart Plaza in downtown Fairbanks, Alaska, is a riverfront gathering center that serves as a community venue for many popular activities and events. With its seasonal events and artistic local flair, Golden Heart Plaza has truly captured the resilient spirit of Fairbanks.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701-4014
Pioneer Park was opened in 1967 as Alaska 67 Centennial Exposition to celebrate the centennial of the Alaska Purchase. After being given first to the state and then to the city, Mayor Red Boucher renamed the site Alaska land. It was then changed to its present name in 2001 out of concern that the park could be mistaken for being primarily a theme park. The subject is still a topic of slight contention with locals.
Pioneer Park is a 44-acre (109-ha) city park in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States run by the Fairbanks North Star Borough Department of Parks and Recreation. The park commemorates early Alaskan history with multiple museums and historic displays on site. The park is located along the Chena River and is accessible from Peger Rd. and Airport Roads.
Duration: 55 minutes
Stop At: Georgeson Botanical Garden, 117 W Tanana Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99775-0001
From June 15 to August 15 (Seasonal)
The Georgeson Botanical Garden (GBG) is a nationally recognized botanical garden and a member of a network of educational and research institutions dedicated to plant culture and conservation. It is located at the Fairbanks Experiment Farm and is part of the School of Natural Resources and Extension at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
The Georgeson Botanical Garden began in 1989 as a research, educational, and public outreach program. However its roots lie much deeper. In 1898, 31 years after the US purchased Alaska, the Secretary of Agriculture of the USDA sent special agent of agriculture, Charles Christian Georgeson, to Alaska to explore the agricultural potential of the state.
The purpose of setting up these experiment stations was to learn which crops would grow best, to develop techniques for crop production and to share knowledge with local residents.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, 1300 College Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701-1551
Creamer’s Field
From August 16 to October 31 (Seasonal)
At Creamer’s Refuge, wildlife and people share the forest, wetlands, ponds, and open fields. Creamer’s Refuge protects and enhances quality habitat for a diversity of wildlife, especially waterfowl and other migratory birds, while also providing for compatible public uses, such as wildlife viewing, research, and nature education.
As the dairy grew over the years, migratory waterfowl congregated at Creamer’s Field in increasing numbers. The grain and large open fields provided prime habitat. When the dairy went up for sale in 1966, the community raised money to ensure the farm fields were preserved so the birds would continue to stopover along their migratory route.
The farm is now managed by the state of Alaska as part of the 1800 acres that make up Creamer’s Refuge. The structures are the only surviving pioneer dairy buildings in Interior Alaska and were admitted to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: University of Alaska Museum of the North, 1962 Yukon DR, Fairbanks, AK 99775-9702
The museum’s mission is to acquire, conserve, investigate, and interpret specimens and collections relating to the natural, artistic, and cultural heritage of Alaska and the Circumpolar North. Through education, research, and public exhibits, the museum serves the state, national, and international science programs. The museum develops and uses botanical, geological, zoological, and cultural collections; these collections form the basis for understanding past and present issues unique to the North and meeting the challenges of the future.
The museum, formerly known as the University of Alaska Museum, was housed in what is now known as Signers’ Hall for much of its history. It was mandated as part of the original legislation establishing the university in 1917. In 1924, Charles E. Bunnell, then-president of the university, directed Otto Geist to collect items for display in the museum.
Adult (ages 13+ yrs) $16
Senior (ages 65+) & Veteran (with ID) $14
Duration: 40 minutes
