Fairbanks Official Visitors Guide 2008

Contents elcome to Fairbanks, the gateway to your authentic Alaskan adventure. Come be energized in summer’s land of midnight sun. See awardwinning exhibits of Alaska’s cultural and natural history. Shop for exquisite Alaska Native crafts, both Athabascan and Eskimo. Celebrate our Gold Rush past. Be enthralled by winter’s unsurpassed display of northern lights. Go mushing with a dog team on a wooded trail. View the artistry of larger-than-life-sized ice sculptures. From our riverfront location, a tour transports you to the edge of the Last Frontier, Denali and the Arctic wilderness. W Above: Mok Kumagai/FCVB; UA Museum of the North; Sabra McCracken/University of Alaska Fairbanks; Stanton H. Patty; Mok Kumagai/FCVB 2 Fairbanks Gold rush boomtown to thriving city. 21 Family Fun Children make great traveling companions! 70 Alaskan Neighbors Check out our other Alaskan Neighbors. 4 Native Culture Celebrate its vibrant past and present. 22 Calendar of Events Small town . . . big events. 75 Arctic Neighbors Visit our neighbors to the north. 6 Gold Prospect the second century of gold. 78 Travel Tips The inside scoop to making your trip a success. Alaska and Denali National Park Maps 26 Fairbanks Explore the exciting options in Fairbanks. Choose your Denali itinerary. 8 Last Frontier Look no further to find it. 60 Denali Neighbors 85 Mapping It Out 10 Winter Always guaranteed! 12 Lifestyles Insights into where Fairbanks comes to life. 66 Interior Neighbors Discover our Interior Neighbors. 88 Business Index Know the business name? Find us fast. 69 “Into the Wild” Suggestions for getting “out there.” Alaska celebrates 50 years of statehood, page 59. 89 Who To Call Find that important phone number. 14 Tours Let our experts guide you. 16 Gateway to the Interior & the Arctic Head out for adventure. Look for this symbol for stories from the people of Fairbanks about what makes Alaska’s Interior Authentic Alaska. Key = d =d Open summer only Open winter only Open year-round Accessible as defined by individual businesses 18 Art Around Town A delightful feast for your senses. FCVB Photo Contest, page 74! 20 Itineraries Winter Fun. Midnight Sun. Make the most of it! Check out the easy-to-read pullout map detailing Fairbanks and North Pole. • Fairbanks is home to two military installations–Fort Wainwright Army Post and Eielson Air Force Base. 1 Fun Facts • Founded in 1917, the University of Alaska Fairbanks is the northernmost Land, Sea and Space Grant institution. • The 800-mile trans-Alaska oil pipeline from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez was completed in 1977. Brian Allen/FCVB 3

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Contents Fairbanks Native Culture Gold Last Frontier Winter Lifestyles Tours Gateway to the Interior & the Arctic Art Around Town Itineraries Family Fun Calendar of Events Fairbanks Denali Neighbors Interior Neighbors "Into the Wild" Alaskan Neighbors Arctic Neighbors Travel Tips Mapping It Out Business Index Who To Call

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