Fairbanks Official Visitors Guide 2008

Welcome The Log Cabin Visitor Information Center Make us your first stop in downtown Fairbanks The Fairbanks Convention and Visitors Bureau’s historic Log Cabin Visitor Information Center was built in 1958 from white spruce with a sod roof. The “Cabin” serves as the regional visitor center for Fairbanks and Interior Alaska and has for 31 years provided quality customer service and travel information to visitors and potential visitors. You’ll find knowledgeable staff and volunteers, racks of informative brochures, daily vacancy listings, local walking and driving tours, telephone access and answers to all of your questions. Jade Frank/FCVB Willkommen! For More Information Visitor Information 2008 Schedule Log Cabin Visitor Toll-free 1-800-327-5774 Information Center 550 First Avenue, Fairbanks to request information Open 7 days a week year-round or a free Winter Guide Jan. 2 – May 9 • 10 am-5 pm May 10 – Sept. 25 • 8 am-9 pm (907) 456-5774 for travel Sept. 26 – Dec. 31 • 8 am-5 pm information and daily Closed Thanksgiving & Nov. 28th, vacancy listings Christmas & Dec. 26th Pioneer Park (907) 456-INFO for 2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks events hotline Park entrance Memorial Day – Labor Day www.explorefairbanks.com 11 am-9 pm daily info@explorefairbanks.com Visitor information kiosks are also located at Fairbanks International Airport and at the Alaska Railroad Depot. FCVB moves to new home in 2008 Opening in late summer or early fall of 2008 and located just a few blocks from the historic Log Cabin Visitor information Center, the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center will be the new home of the Fairbanks Convention andVisitors Bureau. A partnership between Alaska Native and non-Native organizations, the center will provide visitor information, trip planning services, exhibits, a theater, an artisans’ workshop and demonstration area, an Elders’ gathering area, cultural and environmental education classrooms and outdoor recreational space. (Exhibits open in May 2009) An interactive 2008 Fairbanks Visitors Guide is available online at www.explorefairbanks.com along with additional information to help in planning your visit. Meet a Real Alaskan – Schedule a Golden Heart Greeter Golden Heart Greeter is a free service where visitors are matched based on interests with friendly and helpful local Alaskans who want to share their insights and enthusiasm of “Our Greeter’s enthusiasm was Fairbanks. Greeters, contagious!” M. Carter who are not commercial tour guides but volun- house or agreed location. A teers from different walks of greeter can be scheduled by life, help travelers feel wel- e-mailing goldenheartgreeter come and get more from @explorefairbanks.com or their stay. A typical visit is by calling (907) 451-1849. 1-2 hours in a public place A minimum of one week’s like a hotel lobby, coffee notice is needed. Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center, soon the new home of the Fairbanks Convention & Visitors Bureau. Bettisworth North/Project Architect About the cover: Fairbanks is situated near the confluence of the Tanana and Chena rivers, separated from the Alaska range to the south by the vast Tanana Valley flats region. Willkommen in Fairbanks, wo lhr Alaska Abenteuer beginnt!! 2 Brittany Lane http://www.explorefairbanks.com http://www.explorefairbanks.com

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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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