| Fairbanks is the largest city in the Interior region of | | | | frontier feel. It is contained within the North Star |
| Alaska, and second largest in the state. | | | | Borough, similar to a county, but which is roughly the |
| It is the principal city of the Fairbanks, Alaska | | | | size of New Jersey. |
| Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of | | | | Alaska may be known for its harsh winter climate, |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough. | | | | but the people of Fairbanks prefer to enjoy their |
| Before Fairbanks was founded, Koyukon | | | | wonderful summers to the fullest while they can. |
| Athabaskans lived, fished, and hunted along the | | | | The Interior has temperatures ranging from 65 |
| shores of the Tanana River for thousands of years. | | | | degrees below zero in the winter to 90 degrees |
| The Tanana and other rivers also served as trade | | | | above in the summer. |
| routes with other Athabaskans and Inuit. | | | | Whether you are here for business or pleasure, you |
| The town grew as prospectors made their way to | | | | will want to take advantage of our cosmopolitan |
| the gold fields via the Chena steamboat landing. | | | | charms and fine hospitality in a frontier setting. |
| Barnette, initially unhappy to find themselves far from | | | | Are you looking for an Alaskan outdoors adventure, |
| the proven gold fields, nonetheless stayed put when | | | | then a Fantastic Stay in a rustic lodging or camp in |
| the prospectors came to camp to trade. | | | | the backcountry. |
| Within a few years, Fairbanks became the largest | | | | Outfit your own outdoors adventure or let one of |
| city in Alaska though Anchorage is much larger now. | | | | the many outfitters or guide services help. When you |
| The city of Fairbanks is now a vibrant community, | | | | are ready for a taste of the good life, book an |
| alive with activity, beauty, and a rich history. | | | | elegant room in one of the many hotels or bed and |
| Sitting just 358 miles north of Anchorage by way of | | | | breakfasts. |
| the Parks Highway, likes to think that it instead of | | | | Enjoy fine dining with the special northern flair that is |
| Delta that it is the end of the Alaska Highway. | | | | on offer. Sample some fine wine or a locally made |
| Its central location makes it the focal point for the | | | | craft brew and take in all of the gorgeous scenery |
| tiny villages scattered throughout the surrounding | | | | around you. |
| wilderness, and Fairbanks is a staging point for North | | | | Be sure to save time while you are there to visit the |
| Slope villages such as Barrow and the oil fields of | | | | historic and not so historic landmarks, make a day trip |
| Prudhoe Bay. | | | | to some of Alaskas most spectacular sites and much, |
| Yet, unlike Anchorage, it still retains its down home | | | | much more. |