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Arts & Culture
It is really beyond a museum, more like an Alaskan experience!
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Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center
101 Dunkel StIt is really beyond a museum, more like an Alaskan experience!
This is a store packed with creations by local artists. Right downtown on 2nd Ave, so convenient to pop in for a look while deciding what to eat for lunch!
Two Street Gallery LLC
535 2nd AveThis is a store packed with creations by local artists. Right downtown on 2nd Ave, so convenient to pop in for a look while deciding what to eat for lunch!
This Antler Arch (donated by local hunters) is just outside of the Morris Thompson visitor center. A very popular spot for selfies.
Moose Antler Arch
This Antler Arch (donated by local hunters) is just outside of the Morris Thompson visitor center. A very popular spot for selfies.
Parks & Nature
Here are some great parks within walking distance to Fireweed House.
A beautiful plaza along the river with large areas to wander and see the display around the statue. If you use the river path to walk along the Chena River, it will lead you to the Golden Heart Plaza.
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Golden Heart Plaza
516 1st AveA beautiful plaza along the river with large areas to wander and see the display around the statue. If you use the river path to walk along the Chena River, it will lead you to the Golden Heart Plaza.
Veteran's Memorial Park
700 Cushman StAnother nice downtown park to walk through.
Alaska-Siberia Lend-Lease Memorial, Griffin Park, Fairbanks, Alaska. Sculpture honors American and Russian aviators and troops responsible for ferrying more than 8,000 American-built warplanes from the Midwest through Canada to Fairbanks during World War II.
Lend Lease Monument
Alaska-Siberia Lend-Lease Memorial, Griffin Park, Fairbanks, Alaska. Sculpture honors American and Russian aviators and troops responsible for ferrying more than 8,000 American-built warplanes from the Midwest through Canada to Fairbanks during World War II.
Shopping
An all inclusive downtown gift shop that has been here forever! They have lots of locally crafted gifts, and unique gifts to bring home.
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Arctic Traveler's Gift Shop
201 Cushman StAn all inclusive downtown gift shop that has been here forever! They have lots of locally crafted gifts, and unique gifts to bring home.
This is a sweet little jewelry shop that's completely local! They have very beautiful Alaskan fine jewelry and some all around beautiful artwork. Go in to buy a piece, or even just to look at all the natural gold nuggets! Mike has several displays of quartz with gold veins running through it and some really interesting things to look at.
Gold Rush Jewelry
531 2nd AveThis is a sweet little jewelry shop that's completely local! They have very beautiful Alaskan fine jewelry and some all around beautiful artwork. Go in to buy a piece, or even just to look at all the natural gold nuggets! Mike has several displays of quartz with gold veins running through it and some really interesting things to look at.
This is a hot spot for Alaskan Gift shopping! Looking for something Alaskan to take back home for a gift? A lot of kitchen utensils and cookbooks (and much more!) for you, or a friend. You might find something original here!
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The Great Alaskan Bowl Company
4630 Old Airport RdThis is a hot spot for Alaskan Gift shopping! Looking for something Alaskan to take back home for a gift? A lot of kitchen utensils and cookbooks (and much more!) for you, or a friend. You might find something original here!
Food Scene
There are so many restaurants nearby but these are some of my recommendations; there are also plenty of food trucks roaming around in the summer! There are lots more restaurants downtown so if you don't see something here, you might like to just wander!
You can almost see it from Fireweed House and it has the BEST Thai food! There are multiple Thai restaurants in Fairbanks, and this one is my favorite.
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Thai House Restaurant
412 5th AveYou can almost see it from Fireweed House and it has the BEST Thai food! There are multiple Thai restaurants in Fairbanks, and this one is my favorite.
Just because you are not staying in a hotel doesn't mean you can't visit their great restaurant right down the street! Red Lantern is good for your budget with good food too! You’ll find them on 10th Ave in the Westmark Hotel.
Red Lantern Steak & Spirits
813 Noble StJust because you are not staying in a hotel doesn't mean you can't visit their great restaurant right down the street! Red Lantern is good for your budget with good food too! You’ll find them on 10th Ave in the Westmark Hotel.
They pour some great drinks here, and you would never imagine the decor without going in! Another great little hole in the wall and a nice downtown bar. Delicious Mexican food. This is right up there with “The Library” for my personal favorite downtown destination.
El Dorado
530 3rd AveThey pour some great drinks here, and you would never imagine the decor without going in! Another great little hole in the wall and a nice downtown bar. Delicious Mexican food. This is right up there with “The Library” for my personal favorite downtown destination.
The Crepery
523 2nd AveDelicious place for breakfast or lunch!
This could easily fall into the category of "Drinks and Nightlife"; the bar there is beautiful and always packed! However, I really love this place for the food! It is my favorite Fine Dining restaurant in downtown. It's located inside the Springhill Suites Marriot Hotel on 1st Avenue. Five (or six) minute walk from Fireweed House.
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Lavelle's Bistro
575 1st AveThis could easily fall into the category of "Drinks and Nightlife"; the bar there is beautiful and always packed! However, I really love this place for the food! It is my favorite Fine Dining restaurant in downtown. It's located inside the Springhill Suites Marriot Hotel on 1st Avenue. Five (or six) minute walk from Fireweed House.
Not within walking distance, but a local favorite and a beautiful drive, passing the viewing area for the Alaska Pipeline. Located in the beautiful Goldstream Valley - it is about a 10-15 minute drive depending on road conditions. Not too far away but well worth it! World famous Prime Rib and Prawns and the #1 voted best salad bar in Fairbanks several years running. Highly recommended.
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Turtle Club
2098 Old Steese Hwy NNot within walking distance, but a local favorite and a beautiful drive, passing the viewing area for the Alaska Pipeline. Located in the beautiful Goldstream Valley - it is about a 10-15 minute drive depending on road conditions. Not too far away but well worth it! World famous Prime Rib and Prawns and the #1 voted best salad bar in Fairbanks several years running. Highly recommended.
This is a great little shop over on College Road - grocery and gifts too!
Roaming Root says: Experience locally grown produce and meat raised down the road. We make farm to table a way of life so you can get back to yours with wholesome food on your plate.
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The Roaming Root Cellar
1651 Old Chena Pump RdThis is a great little shop over on College Road - grocery and gifts too!
Roaming Root says: Experience locally grown produce and meat raised down the road. We make farm to table a way of life so you can get back to yours with wholesome food on your plate.
Drinks & Nightlife
The house is in a great spot for bar-hopping during the midnight sun summers, or the cool snowy winters. So many of my favorite downtown destinations. All this within walking distance from Fireweed House to night life, downtown, and the mild summer nights or sparkly snowy walks will have you out and about having fun longer than you think!
This place is super cute and just a short walk away from Fireweed House! Great food and atmosphere One of my (many) favorites downtown, very high on the favorite list due to proximity to Fireweed House, decor and great menu.
The Library
This place is super cute and just a short walk away from Fireweed House! Great food and atmosphere One of my (many) favorites downtown, very high on the favorite list due to proximity to Fireweed House, decor and great menu.
A fairly new and very popular addition to downtown Fairbanks. Well within walking distance!
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Lavelle's Taphouse
412 2nd AveA fairly new and very popular addition to downtown Fairbanks. Well within walking distance!
This is definitely a local hangout! One that you might describe as a little secret hole in the wall. They have also just recently started up a brewery and a nice outside seating area.
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Midnite Mine
308 Wendell AveThis is definitely a local hangout! One that you might describe as a little secret hole in the wall. They have also just recently started up a brewery and a nice outside seating area.
A great little hidden gem. Literally!
(It has a secret entrance)
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Goldie's AK
659 5th AveA great little hidden gem. Literally!
(It has a secret entrance)
Another fairly new addition to downtown and their building has a bit of history too - it used to be City Hall and is on the National Register of Historic Places. And 68 Below Vodka!
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Fairbanks Distilling Company
410 Cushman StAnother fairly new addition to downtown and their building has a bit of history too - it used to be City Hall and is on the National Register of Historic Places. And 68 Below Vodka!
A fun Greek Restaurant with American food as well. Great atmosphere and a local favorite.
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Bobbys Downtown
609 2nd AveA fun Greek Restaurant with American food as well. Great atmosphere and a local favorite.
They have a great bar that is newly remodeled under new management. It is a great spot for breakfast and if you like a Bloody Mary with that it's the place to go downtown! Good for night life and also for breakfast, cocktail or no cocktail.
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Salty's on 2nd
706 2nd AvenueThey have a great bar that is newly remodeled under new management. It is a great spot for breakfast and if you like a Bloody Mary with that it's the place to go downtown! Good for night life and also for breakfast, cocktail or no cocktail.
The Big I has been a popular spot in Fairbanks for many years. Almost demolished during bridge construction, but was spared after much consideration. A popular local bar.
The Big I Pub & Lounge
122 N Turner StThe Big I has been a popular spot in Fairbanks for many years. Almost demolished during bridge construction, but was spared after much consideration. A popular local bar.
Essentials
This is a great little place right down the street! Walking distance for sure, about a 10 minute walk.
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Co-op Market Grocery & Deli
526 Gaffney RdThis is a great little place right down the street! Walking distance for sure, about a 10 minute walk.
This is a little bit more of a hike, but a large traditional grocery store if you don't find what you need at the co-op grocery.
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Safeway
30 College RdThis is a little bit more of a hike, but a large traditional grocery store if you don't find what you need at the co-op grocery.
National Register of Historic Places
In the immediate area of the house are several historic buildings or places that are listed in the national registry.
Also known as "Main School" or "Old Main", it now houses Fairbanks local government offices.
Fairbanks City Hall
800 Cushman StAlso known as "Main School" or "Old Main", it now houses Fairbanks local government offices.
Lacey Street
Lacey Street504 2nd Ave is the Lacy Street Theatre, an historic building downtown.
A great story behind this little church. Take the river walk to the footbridge, and across the river is Denali State Bank (just behind the church). In the lobby is some interesting information about the church and why Denali has the display.
Immaculate Conception Church is on the registry of historic places.
Immaculate Conception Church
115 N Cushman StA great story behind this little church. Take the river walk to the footbridge, and across the river is Denali State Bank (just behind the church). In the lobby is some interesting information about the church and why Denali has the display.
Immaculate Conception Church is on the registry of historic places.
Fairbanks' Cushman Street was named 1 of 5 great streets in America 2018!! Cushman was recently redone by the city and won accolades from The American Planning Association as one of its “Great Places in America.” Only a few minute walk from Fireweed House.
Many of the historic destinations for Fairbanks reside on this street or nearby.
Cushman Street
Cushman StreetFairbanks' Cushman Street was named 1 of 5 great streets in America 2018!! Cushman was recently redone by the city and won accolades from The American Planning Association as one of its “Great Places in America.” Only a few minute walk from Fireweed House.
Many of the historic destinations for Fairbanks reside on this street or nearby.