Tourist Information
Fairbanks, Alaska, 99701
Explore Fairbanks offers visitor information seven days a week. Come and find out all there is to see and do in Fairbanks, Denali, Interior Alaska, Arctic and the rest of Alaska.
The Fairbanks region is defined by wild places that awaken the spirit and nourish the soul.
As the renowned naturalist John Muir said, 'The sun shines not on us but in us. The rivers flow not past, but through us'.
Locals embrace the natural world and have created a vibrant river city in the far north.
With its gold rush roots, Alaska Native culture, delightful downtown and outstanding attractions and activities – Fairbanks is truly the 'Golden Heart' of Alaska.
During the Midnight Sun Season (April 22 - August 20), Fairbanks experiences 24 hours of sunlight for seventy days from May 17 to July 27.
During Aurora Season (August 21 - April 21) in the Fairbanks region, the aurora borealis also known as the northern lights, almost always appears when the sky is relatively dark and clear.
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.
