A Local's Guide to Fairbanks
Food scene
Our go-to Mexican food place because they have good food and fast service! They also have a drive-they of thin so if you’re looking for something with more options than Taco Bell, this place would be a quality fast option.
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Taco King
200 Old Steese HwyOur go-to Mexican food place because they have good food and fast service! They also have a drive-they of thin so if you’re looking for something with more options than Taco Bell, this place would be a quality fast option.
Bahn Thai Express is our go-to for Thai food. They’re cheaper than Bahn Thai, but the food is the same. The owners are from Thailand and they take care of their customers.
Bahn Thai Express(College Road)
3677 College RdBahn Thai Express is our go-to for Thai food. They’re cheaper than Bahn Thai, but the food is the same. The owners are from Thailand and they take care of their customers.
Authentic Middle-Eastern and Indian street food. Their special sauce option to put on your meal is highly recommended! Their butter chicken and curry’s are our go-to’s.
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Spice It Up
3226 Airport WayAuthentic Middle-Eastern and Indian street food. Their special sauce option to put on your meal is highly recommended! Their butter chicken and curry’s are our go-to’s.
This is a cute sit-down cafe that has good gluten and dairy free options. Their waffles are delightful, as is their coffee. If you enjoy light roast coffee, this is your place! They also have good work atmosphere and wifi so if you’re looking for a cafe to work at, this is an excellent option.
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Little Owl Café
1755 Westwood WayThis is a cute sit-down cafe that has good gluten and dairy free options. Their waffles are delightful, as is their coffee. If you enjoy light roast coffee, this is your place! They also have good work atmosphere and wifi so if you’re looking for a cafe to work at, this is an excellent option.
This restaurant is one of our favorite places to go with gluten-free options for pizza. If you are going to dine in, the restaurant is in an old airplane hangar, and you can watch airplanes land and take off. It is a popular place in Fairbanks because of the good food, people, and the view. They are good to call for takeout pizza too if you would rather do that. The Mozzarella balls are really good on pizza!
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East Ramp Wood Fired Pizza
3788 University Ave SThis restaurant is one of our favorite places to go with gluten-free options for pizza. If you are going to dine in, the restaurant is in an old airplane hangar, and you can watch airplanes land and take off. It is a popular place in Fairbanks because of the good food, people, and the view. They are good to call for takeout pizza too if you would rather do that. The Mozzarella balls are really good on pizza!
Great place for crepes and coffee! They have multiple different kinds of crepes, including a gluten-free option. Whether you want breakfast or lunch, this place is delicious. It is within walking distance but if you choose to drive, make sure to read all of the parking signs because the parking ticket police do not hesitate to give tickets!
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The Crepery
523 2nd AveGreat place for crepes and coffee! They have multiple different kinds of crepes, including a gluten-free option. Whether you want breakfast or lunch, this place is delicious. It is within walking distance but if you choose to drive, make sure to read all of the parking signs because the parking ticket police do not hesitate to give tickets!
This restaurant is a good all-around restaurant. They have burgers, fries, chowders, salads, and pasta. Their specially seasoned fries are highly recommended!
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Blue Roof Bistro
13 Timberland DrThis restaurant is a good all-around restaurant. They have burgers, fries, chowders, salads, and pasta. Their specially seasoned fries are highly recommended!
This is a Mediterranean restaurant that is owned by people from Jordan. Any of their bowls are good, our favorite is the chicken Misaki bowl.
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Aurora Restaurant
1452 South Cushman StreetThis is a Mediterranean restaurant that is owned by people from Jordan. Any of their bowls are good, our favorite is the chicken Misaki bowl.
This place has really good ice cream and is a great place to go on a hot day!
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Hot Licks Homemade Ice Cream
372 Old Chena Pump RdThis place has really good ice cream and is a great place to go on a hot day!
Sightseeing
This is a great hike to do that gets you elevation and a great view. Angel rocks is about an hour away off of Chena Hotsprings Rd. You don’t have cell-service out there though, so keep that in mind.
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Angel Rocks
Chena Hot Springs RoadThis is a great hike to do that gets you elevation and a great view. Angel rocks is about an hour away off of Chena Hotsprings Rd. You don’t have cell-service out there though, so keep that in mind.
Chena Hot springs is a fun place to go with a group of friends during any season of the year. During the fall and winter it is a good spot to see the Aurora.
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Chena Hot Springs Resort
17600 Chena Hot Springs RdChena Hot springs is a fun place to go with a group of friends during any season of the year. During the fall and winter it is a good spot to see the Aurora.
There are miles of trails around Creamer's field that are great for the whole family to walk. During migration season, this field is a great place to see geese!
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Refugio de Aves Migratorias de Creamer's Field
1300 College RdThere are miles of trails around Creamer's field that are great for the whole family to walk. During migration season, this field is a great place to see geese!
If you're looking for something fun to do with your kids, this museum is a great place to go! It is located downtown, which is only a couple of minutes away from this house.
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Fairbanks Children's Museum
302 Cushman StIf you're looking for something fun to do with your kids, this museum is a great place to go! It is located downtown, which is only a couple of minutes away from this house.
It is always Christmas time at the Santa Claus House just 20 minutes away in North Pole! Whether you're looking for Christmas ornaments, reindeer, or fun North Pole Souveniers, this place is a great place for the whole family.
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Santa Claus House
101 St Nicholas DrIt is always Christmas time at the Santa Claus House just 20 minutes away in North Pole! Whether you're looking for Christmas ornaments, reindeer, or fun North Pole Souveniers, this place is a great place for the whole family.
Downtown is within walking distance and only a couple of minutes away from this house. There are a couple of cafes and stores downtown if you want to spend some time strolling around. Downtown Fairbanks is not very big, so you could probably cover it all in a couple of hours.
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Downtown Area
Downtown is within walking distance and only a couple of minutes away from this house. There are a couple of cafes and stores downtown if you want to spend some time strolling around. Downtown Fairbanks is not very big, so you could probably cover it all in a couple of hours.
Church
This is the church we go to. They have amazing kid's church options for ages 3 months-5th grade and they also have a class for middle schoolers during church and youth group on Sunday nights for ages 6th-12th grade. This is a great church for families and people of all ages from all walks of life.
True North Church
2830 Airport WayThis is the church we go to. They have amazing kid's church options for ages 3 months-5th grade and they also have a class for middle schoolers during church and youth group on Sunday nights for ages 6th-12th grade. This is a great church for families and people of all ages from all walks of life.