7 days in Fairbanks Itinerary

With its strip malls and fast-food restaurants, Fairbanks appears a bit functional on first glance.

Take a break from Fairbanks with a short trip to Chena Hot Springs Resort in Chena Hot Springs, about 1h 20 min away. Spend the 7th (Mon) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Spend the 10th (Thu) exploring the striking scenery along Steese Hwy. Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum, look for all kinds of wild species at Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, admire the majestic nature at Chena River State Recreation Area, and stop by Santa Claus House.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Fairbanks tour itinerary planner.

September in Fairbanks sees daily highs of 53°F and lows of 36°F at night.