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Alaskan Heritage and Sightseeing Tour in Fairbanks
5h30
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center, 101 Dunkel St, Fairbanks, AK 99701-4806
After pickup from your Fairbanks hotel, your guide will take you to the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitor Center, located on the banks of the Chena River in downtown Fairbanks. Named after an Alaska native and political leader, this community center celebrates native Alaskan culture and natural history through interesting exhibits, indigenous art and tools and life-sized panoramas depicting Alaska’s wildlife and landscapes throughout the seasons.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point, 1671 Steese Highway, Fairbanks, AK 99712
You will visit the Alyeska Pipeline and learn about the great history of the pipeline.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701-4014
Your guide will then take you to Pioneer Park, a 44-acre (109-hectare) park located along the Chena River that was opened in 1967 to celebrate the centennial of the Alaska Purchase. This park features many museums and attractions that commemorate early Alaskan history, such as Gold Rush Town, comprised of 35 restored buildings from the Gold Rush era; the SS
Nenana, the world's second-longest wooden-hulled ship that carried passengers and cargo along the Chena River in the mid 1900s; and the Tanana Valley Railroad Museum, featuring the oldest working steam locomotive in Alaska.
After this fascinating Alaskan cultural and historical experience, you’ll be taken back to your hotel.
Please keep in mind that some attractions are only open seasonal and adjustments can be made. We also can take additional wishes into our itinerary.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Yukon Quest International Race Office, 550 1st Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701, USA
Next, stop by the Yukon Quest Log Cabin, which houses the Alaskan headquarters of the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race, a grueling 1,000-mile (1,609-km) race between Fairbanks and Whitehorse. Browse dog-mushing memorabilia and purchase any souvenirs from their store to take home with you.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: University of Alaska Museum of the North, 1962 Yukon DR, Fairbanks, AK 99775-9702
After about an hour here, head to University of Alaska Museum of the North, whose immersive exhibits tell the story of Alaska’s natural, artistic and cultural heritage. Spend two hours exploring the botanical, geological, zoological and cultural collections to gain an understanding of the past, present and future issues unique to this northern region.
Duration: 1 hour
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center, 101 Dunkel St, Fairbanks, AK 99701-4806
After pickup from your Fairbanks hotel, your guide will take you to the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitor Center, located on the banks of the Chena River in downtown Fairbanks. Named after an Alaska native and political leader, this community center celebrates native Alaskan culture and natural history through interesting exhibits, indigenous art and tools and life-sized panoramas depicting Alaska’s wildlife and landscapes throughout the seasons.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point, 1671 Steese Highway, Fairbanks, AK 99712
You will visit the Alyeska Pipeline and learn about the great history of the pipeline.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701-4014
Your guide will then take you to Pioneer Park, a 44-acre (109-hectare) park located along the Chena River that was opened in 1967 to celebrate the centennial of the Alaska Purchase. This park features many museums and attractions that commemorate early Alaskan history, such as Gold Rush Town, comprised of 35 restored buildings from the Gold Rush era; the SS
Nenana, the world's second-longest wooden-hulled ship that carried passengers and cargo along the Chena River in the mid 1900s; and the Tanana Valley Railroad Museum, featuring the oldest working steam locomotive in Alaska.
After this fascinating Alaskan cultural and historical experience, you’ll be taken back to your hotel.
Please keep in mind that some attractions are only open seasonal and adjustments can be made. We also can take additional wishes into our itinerary.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Yukon Quest International Race Office, 550 1st Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701, USA
Next, stop by the Yukon Quest Log Cabin, which houses the Alaskan headquarters of the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race, a grueling 1,000-mile (1,609-km) race between Fairbanks and Whitehorse. Browse dog-mushing memorabilia and purchase any souvenirs from their store to take home with you.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: University of Alaska Museum of the North, 1962 Yukon DR, Fairbanks, AK 99775-9702
After about an hour here, head to University of Alaska Museum of the North, whose immersive exhibits tell the story of Alaska’s natural, artistic and cultural heritage. Spend two hours exploring the botanical, geological, zoological and cultural collections to gain an understanding of the past, present and future issues unique to this northern region.
Duration: 1 hour
Included
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included
- Admission to museums (approx. USD $12 each)
- Gratuities
- Entry/Admission - Yukon Quest International Race Office
- Entry/Admission - University of Alaska Museum of the North
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
85%
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Dave picked us up promptly at the front of our Lodge. The van was clean and comfortable. Dave informed us it would be just the three of us for the day. He was quick to reorganize our day because we had already visited a couple of his scheduled stops. He was very knowledgeable and informative about the Fairbanks area and Alaska. We enjoyed our day and would recommend seeing Fairbanks in a small group. We learned so much more.
We thoroughly enjoyed our Fairbanks tour. Our guide, Anke, was delightful, knowledgeable and informative. We were supposed to have a group tour, but we were the only ones, so we got a private tour. After showing us the places on the official tour, Anke asked what we wanted to see and also showed us some of her favorite places in Fairbanks and the surrounding area. What a wonderful day! Brina
Our guide, Patricia Baer, was very informative, very personable and a fun lady to spend a few hours with. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing and learning about Fairbanks and Alaska in general. As Patricia got to know me and my friend on the tour she actually personalized a portion of the tour for us to match our interest in bird watching. I highly recommend the Alaskan Heritage Tour - and of course if you are fortunate to get Patricia as your guide the tour will be excellent!