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Things to see in Fairbanks, Alaska (United States): 10 places and when to go
Fairbanks, Alaska is a town in United States with around 57,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 10 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (3), Museums and art (2), Temples (1). The best known are Immaculate Conception Church, University of Alaska Museum of the North and Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 20 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 07. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 64.837, -147.7107
- Population
- About 57,000
- Places
- 10 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (3) · Museums and art (2) · Temples (1) · Nature (1) · Wildlife (1) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 3,507 km as the crow flies
What to see in Fairbanks, Alaska
The places in and around Fairbanks, Alaska, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Immaculate Conception ChurchChurch in Fairbanks, Alaska1.1 km
- University of Alaska Museum of the NorthMuseum on the campus of the University of Alaska Fairbanks6.7 km
- Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl RefugeNature · Wildlife4.2 km
- Lacey Street TheatreFormer movie theater in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States817 m
- AlaskalandWith kids3.0 km
- Birch Hill Ski LodgeMountains · Hiking4.9 km
- Black Spruce Brewing CompanyBrewery4.0 km
- Humble Roots Beer ProjectBrewery939 m
- Latitude 65 Brewing CompanyBrewery1.0 km
- Moose Mountain Ski ResortSki resort17 km
When to go to Fairbanks, Alaska
The best time to visit Fairbanks, Alaska is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible4:33
- FebPossible7:59
- MarBest time11:12
- AprBest time14:45
- MayBest time18:11
- JunBest time20:52
- JulBest time19:36
- AugBest time16:12
- SepBest time12:38
- OctBest time9:11
- NovPossible5:39
- DecPossible3:07
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 20 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 07. In April, 9 of the 10 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Fairbanks, Alaska
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 3,507 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Palmer, Alaska9 places367 km
- Anchorage, Alaska33 places418 km
- Whittier, Alaska16 places454 km
- Seward, Alaska8 places532 km
- Homer, Alaska6 places611 km
- Juneau, Alaska17 places1,012 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Fairbanks, Alaska?
The best known: Immaculate Conception Church, University of Alaska Museum of the North, Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, Lacey Street Theatre. In all, 10 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Fairbanks, Alaska?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 20 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 07.
How do you get to Fairbanks, Alaska?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 3,507 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Fairbanks, Alaska as the destination and these 10 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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