Fairbanks Alaska is a vibrant city known for its gold, warm hospitality and friendly
locals. There are many exciting things to do in Fairbanks involving outdoor activities
and tourist attractions. Our hotel is also only steps from Fred Meyer where you
will find endless shopping opportunities while in the area.
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Fun things to do in Fairbanks, Alaska
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- 0.8 miles from
Greatland River Tours –2 hour prime rib dinner cruise aboard the sternwheeler
Tanana chief. Enjoy a beverage from the bar while strolling on the upper deck taking
in the sights of the Chena River.
- 1.6 miles from Museum of
the North - 2000 years of Alaskan art.
- 1.9 miles from
Pioneer Park – 44 acre historical theme park with recreational & educational
opportunities, a museum, shop, picnic areas and train rides.
- 2.21 miles from Alaska
at 40 Below - Experience the thrill of Alaska at 40 below! Feel your breath
get taken away and ice form on your eyelashes. Step into a cold chamber and discover
what happens to hot water, bubbles and you!
- 2.21 miles from
Riverboat Discovery - Entertaining 3 hr boat cruise of the Chena and Tanana
Rivers. Also includes a guided tour of the Chena Indian Village.
- 2.6 miles from El
Dorado Gold Mine – Learn about Alaska’s gold mining history. Ride the Tanana
Valley Railroad in the original gold fields and pan for gold.
- 3.1 miles from
Bernice Allridge Park- A great place for the whole family; featuring a covered
picnic pavilion, playground, softball fields and trails.
- 3.6 miles from Ice Museum
- Larger than life ice sculptures on display all summer long.
- 4.8 miles from Large Animal
Research - Guided tours of muskoxen and caribou reindeer.
- 16.6 miles from Santa
Claus House - Christmas & Alaskan gifts, toys, souvenirs, and collectibles.
- 55 miles from Chena
Hot Springs Resort - Known for its natural mineral hot spring, this is a
great place to view the Northern Lights/Aurora Borealis.
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Fairbanks Alaska Shopping
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- 0.2 miles from
Fred Meyer – Your one-stop shopping destination. Fred Myer offers one-hour
photo, souvenirs, groceries and clothing.
- 0.3 miles from Alaska Fur
Company – One of the nation's oldest, largest and most respected furriers
offering authentic gifts, parkas, coats, hats, mittens and more!
- 0.4 miles from Safeway, food and drug store.
- 1.6 miles from Interior Alaska Fish Pro - Fairbanks premier retail of gourmet wild
Alaskan smoked salmon products.
- 1.7 miles from The Artworks -Fine arts and crafts by Alaskan artists. Painting,
prints, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, fiberwork and baskets are all available for
purchase.
- 1.9 miles from
Beaver Sports - sporting goods and clothing for all seasons.
- 5.0 miles from Barnes & Noble, books, cafe and music store
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Fairbanks Recreation
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- 3.1 miles from Mary Siah Recreation Center - Pool and recreation center
- 5.0 miles from The Alaska Club - Fitness and recreational center
- 7.0 miles from Birch Hill Recreation Area - Nordic skiing complex comprised of a
state-of-the-art ski center and 32 kilometers of groomed trails
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Nearby Cities
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- 100 miles from Delta Junction
- 356 miles from Anchorage
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Transportation
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- 2.1 miles from Fairbanks International Airport
- 3.6 miles from Fairbanks North Star Borough
- 3.6 miles from The Alaska Railroad
- 4 miles from Fairbanks
- Free local shuttle from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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Restaurants in Fairbanks
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- 0.5 miles to Brewster's, Full Service, American, Open for: lunch, dinner,
- 0.5 miles to Chena's Fine Dining, Full Service, Seafood, Open for: dinner,
- 1.2 miles from Wolf Run Restaurant, Cafe, American, Open for: lunch, dinner,
- 1.4 miles from Pike's Landing, Full Service, American, Open for: breakfast, dinner,
- 1.9 miles from Pump House Restaurant, Bar/Lounge, Seafood, Open for: lunch, dinner,
- 2.0 miles from Pad Thai, Full Service, Thai, Open for: lunch, dinner,
- 2.0 milesfrom Denny's, Full Service, American, Open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner,
- 2.1 miles from Lemon Grass Thai Cuisine, Full Service, Thai, Open for: lunch, dinner,
- 2.5 miles from The Cookie Jar, Full Service, American, Open for: breakfast, lunch,
dinner,
- 3.0 miles from Gambardella's Pasta Bella, Full Service, Italian, Open for: lunch,
dinner,
- 3.8 miles from Lavelles Bistro, Full Service, American, Open for: dinner,
- 4.2 miles from The Roundup Steak House, Bar/Lounge, Steak House, Open for: breakfast,
lunch, dinner,
- 5.0 miles from Chilli's Grill & Bar, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: lunch,
dinner,
- 14.1 miles from Turtle Club, Full Service, Steak House, Open for: dinner,
- 14.8 miles from Silver Gulch Brewing, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: lunch, dinner,
- 15.1 miles from Pagoda - Full Service, Chinese, Open for: lunch, dinner,
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Directions to Best Western Chena River Lodge
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From Richardson Highway/AK-2
- Travel East on AK-2/Richardson Highway toward Old Richardson Highway
- Merge onto Mitchell Expressway
- Turn left onto Airport Way
- Turn right onto Sportsman Way
- Turn left on Boat Street
- Turn right on TVSA Way to the Best Western Chena River Lodge
From Parks Highway/AK-3
- Head northeast on AK-3/Parks Highway
- Exit onto Airport Way
- Left at Sportsman Way
- Left at Boat Street. Right on TVSA Way to the Best Western Chena River Lodge
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