15 days in Fairbanks & Tampa Itinerary

Spend the 4th (Thu) exploring the striking scenery along Steese Hwy. And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum, look for all kinds of wild species at Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, get in on the family fun at Pioneer Park, and brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Ursa Major Distilling.

To see where to stay, maps, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Fairbanks attractions planner.

The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Fairbanks. In May, plan for daily highs up to 61°F, and evening lows to 38°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Tampa.

Get out of town with these interesting Tampa side-trips: Orlando (Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, &more) and Winter Park (Casa Feliz Historic Home Museum & Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art). Pack the 13th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Next up on the itinerary: cast your line with a fishing tour, explore the activities along Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park, indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Tampa road trip website.

You can fly from Fairbanks to Tampa in 12.5 hours. Another option is to drive. The time zone difference moving from Alaska Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is 4 hours. Prepare for much hotter weather when traveling from Fairbanks in May: high temperatures in Tampa hover around 89°F and lows are around 71°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can fly back home.