Fairbanks Vacation Rentals, Hotels, Weather, Map and Attractions

Fairbanks is the largest city in the Interior Region of Alaska and the 2nd largest in the state (behind Anchorage.) As of the 2010 census, the population was 31,535, with a population of 97,581 in the entire metropolitan area. Fairbanks is home to the University of Alaska Fairbanks, which is the oldest college in the state. The city lies in the central Tanana Valley along the Chena River near its' confluence with the Tanana River. There are many scenic streams and rivers in the area and the foothills of the White Mountains lie to the north of the city. There is no limit on the number of activities in Fairbanks. Outdoor sports include hiking, fishing, biking, canoeing, golf, gold panning, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and dog sledding. Also, because Fairbanks is just 188 miles south of the Arctic Circle, it's one of the best places on earth for viewing the spectacular northern lights. The city sits within a region called the "auroral oval" that provides the best balance of northern lights occurrence, frequency and activity. The best times to view are between late August and April. Fairbanks is also home to the Tanana Valley State Fair, the Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum, the Alaska Bird Observatory, the Festival of Native Arts, the Midnight Sun Intertribal Pow Wow and so much more. You can view the area from helicopter or plane, take nature and wildlife tours, and glacier cruises. There are exciting things to do in Fairbanks every day of the week and in every season of the year.

Surrounding areas: North Pole, Alaska (12.4 mi)

Fairbanks Vacation Rentals

Fairbanks Hotels and Resorts


Hotels & Motels
7 Gables Inn		Fairbanks, AK	(907) 479-0751
Bridgewater Hotel	723 First Ave	Fairbanks, AK	(800) 528-4916
Comfort Inn Chena River	1908 Chena Landing Loop	Fairbanks, AK	(907) 479-8080
Extended Stay Deluxe	4580 Old Airport Way	Fairbanks, AK	(907) 457-2288
Fairbanks Exploration Inn	505 Illinois St	Fairbanks, AK	(907) 451-1920
Fairbanks Princess Hotel	4477 Pikes LNDG Rd	Fairbanks, AK	(907) 455-4477
Golden North Motel	4888 Old Airport Way	Fairbanks, AK	(907) 479-6201
Klondike Inn	3483 Rewak Dr	Fairbanks, AK	(907) 479-6241
Regency Fairbanks Hotel	95 10TH Ave	Fairbanks, AK	(907) 452-3200
Regency Fairbanks Hotel	95 Tenth Ave	Fairbanks, AK	(907) 459-2701
Sophie Station Hotel	1717 University Ave	Fairbanks, AK	(907) 479-3650
Springhill Suites Fairbanks By Marriott	575 1st Ave	Fairbanks, AK	(907) 451-6552
Super 8 Motel Fairbanks	1909 Airport Way	Fairbanks, AK	(907) 451-8888
The Villages	205 Palace Cir	Fairbanks, AK	(800) 770-7612
Wedgewood Resort	212 Wedgewood Dr	Fairbanks, AK	(907) 452-1442
Westmark Fairbanks	813 Noble St	Fairbanks, AK	(907) 456-7722

Bed & Breakfast
Minnie St Bed & Breakfast Inn	345 Minnie St	Fairbanks, AK	(907) 456-1802

Fairbanks Weather & Climate

East-central interior Alaska has a subarctic climate with long cold winters, and short, warm summers. The weather is extreme, and a true example of a subarctic climate. Some of the coldest and warmest temperatures are seen in this region. Winter typically lasts from late September/early October until late April/early May. On average, the season's first snow falls around September 21, with a snowpack established by October 18. Snow occurs in large amounts, and remains on the ground until May. In winter, the direction of the wind causes large variations in temperature. When coupled with a chinook wind, temperatures stay well above freezing. Ice fog is also possible. This happens when air is too cold to absorb additional moisture. A notable meteorological occurrence in this region is the northern lights, which are visible on average more than 200 days per year.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	2°F	-12°F	0.61 in.	-
February	9°F	-9°F	0.44 in.	-
March	25°F	1°F	0.34 in.	-
April	43°F	19°F	0.20 in.	-
May	60°F	35°F	0.60 in.	-
June	70°F	46°F	1.68 in.	-
July	73°F	50°F	1.96 in.	-
August	66°F	45°F	1.95 in.	-
September	54°F	33°F	1.32 in.	-
October	31°F	16°F	1.01 in.	-
November	12°F	-2°F	0.78 in.	-
December	5°F	-9°F	0.82 in.	-

Fairbanks Map & Transportation



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The closest airports in the area are the Fairbanks International airport (FAI) located about 4 miles west of Fairbanks.

Fairbanks Attractions


Golf Courses
Fairbanks Golf & Country Club	Fairbanks	AK
North Star Golf Club	Fairbanks	AK

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