Step into this dark cavern of a dive bar and discover a magic land of beards, flannel, punk stickers, more beards, tattoos, Fairbanks’ edgiest musical acts, fantastic piercings, a sweet outdoor deck, and beards. One of our favorite spots for a live show in the area.
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Fairbanks
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
University of Alaska Museum of the North
1.12 MILES
In an architecturally abstract, igloo- and aurora-inspired edifice sits one of Alaska’s finest museums, with artifact-rich exhibits on the geology,…
Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge
2.19 MILES
Birds have been migrating through this idyllic little stretch of farmland for millennia, and when the local dairy finally shut its doors, the community…
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Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center
2.85 MILES
There are a few contenders for 'best visitor center in Alaska' but this one, an ingenious mix of museum, info point and cultural center, has to be in the…
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2.32 MILES
If you can’t make a trip to the Arctic for a little wildlife observation, consider visiting this research station that tends herds of musk ox, reindeer…
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Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum
2.53 MILES
For a state with so few highways, this is a surprisingly comprehensive collection of 70 working antique vehicles, highlighting the evolution of the…
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1.7 MILES
The severe Arctic and wild interior of Alaska are blessed with rainbows of wildflowers, which are all on display here. The Georgeson Botanical Garden is a…
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1.11 MILES
Gaze out over boreal forest to distant mountains (including Denali on a good day) from this high perch on the University of Alaska campus.
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1.57 MILES
Like many cities with little surviving history, Fairbanks attempts to recreate the 'old' days in a historical theme park. Suffice to say, it doesn't…
Nearby Fairbanks attractions
1.11 MILES
Gaze out over boreal forest to distant mountains (including Denali on a good day) from this high perch on the University of Alaska campus.
2. University of Alaska Museum of the North
1.12 MILES
In an architecturally abstract, igloo- and aurora-inspired edifice sits one of Alaska’s finest museums, with artifact-rich exhibits on the geology,…
3. International Arctic Research Center
1.35 MILES
Located on the University of Alaska campus, the center has become a leading authority on climate change. Its work includes investigating the impacts of…
1.56 MILES
Community dances, neighborhood gatherings and state-fair-style events, which showcase the area and state's rural and frontier culture, often take place in…
1.57 MILES
Like many cities with little surviving history, Fairbanks attempts to recreate the 'old' days in a historical theme park. Suffice to say, it doesn't…
6. Pioneer Air Transportation Museum
1.64 MILES
Only open in summer, this museum is full of olden planes and aviation history, with an obvious focus on the field as practiced in the Alaskan interior and…
1.7 MILES
The severe Arctic and wild interior of Alaska are blessed with rainbows of wildflowers, which are all on display here. The Georgeson Botanical Garden is a…
8. Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge
2.19 MILES
Birds have been migrating through this idyllic little stretch of farmland for millennia, and when the local dairy finally shut its doors, the community…