Came here to visit the area with my wife. This was one of the last areas we visited. We didn't see…read moreany bears, haha. It's a great walk around the area. There's a walk around the lake, and various places to birdwatch.

Great free place to walk around! Watch for mosquitoes though. Plenty of birds to see. I loved the…read moretrails and the fresh air.

This is a wonderful park to visit during all seasons. On long drives on the Richardson Highway it…read morecan be a quick stop to run up and down the stairs on the dams. There are miles and miles of paved trails that are perfect anytime but especially when other areas are wet. You have so many choices here: forest, lakes, up high on the flood wall. Also popular for winter sports; plenty of snow machine tracks provide for easy winter walking.

This small park is right behind the Sunrise coffee stand (and across the street from Polar…read moreExpresso) so it is a quick place to walk around a tiny bit.

It's a small sign but it's cute welcome to North Pole sign is next to the freeway. We are visiting…read moreNorth Pole from California.

Quick stop for a photo opp [North Pole AK]…read more Cool sign off of Richardson Highway on Mistletoe Drive. Yes, there is a City of North Pole which I originally thought was made up. The real North Pole sits in the middle of the Arctic Ocean and a trip there will be a truly Arctic experience but unless you're a polar bear just be prepared for harsh conditions in the frozen wilderness. We arrived at the sign after a rainy evening so the path and grassy area was wet and muddy with puddles. No parking area, just pull over to the side in front of the sign. The sign is a short drive from Fairbanks. If you find this sign you're just 1.5 miles from Santa Claus House (3-min drive). Review #3126

Being from Tucson Arizona this was an amazing experience! The trail rested on a wooden walkway so…read morehiking was relatively easy. This area was recommended to us for wild blueberry picking and it didn't disappoint. The trails were packed with blueberries as far as the eye could see. The views were spectacular and I even caught a salmon in the Chena River with a small telescopic fishing pole I bought from Amazon.

The cabin was very dirty. The lady at the front desk was…read morevery rude. We checked out earlier than we planned.

Pioneer Park in Fairbanks is a wonderful destination for history buffs and families alike. This…read moreheritage-themed park offers a fascinating glimpse into Alaska's past, with preserved historic buildings, museums, and engaging exhibits that highlight the state's pioneer and Gold Rush history. Walking through the park, you can explore vintage trains, an old-fashioned saloon, and interactive displays that make learning about Alaska's history fun for all ages. The park is well-maintained, with plenty of open space, picnic areas, and seasonal events that add to the lively atmosphere. It's a charming mix of education and entertainment, perfect for a leisurely day of exploring, taking photos, and enjoying a taste of Alaska's unique cultural heritage. A must-visit for anyone wanting a hands-on experience of Fairbanks' history.

This spot was cute. I came early Feb and everything was closed lol but it was nice seeing all the…read more"pioneer" building and stuff. It was a nice walk around!

Golden Heart Plaza is very attractive space along the Chena River waterfront in Downtown Fairbanks…read more Gayle and I recently stayed at the Springhill Suites across the street and enjoyed making this area a part of our walks. From there, it's easy to wander along the rive to the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center (with the Moose Antler Arch and Lend Lease Statue in-between), admire the Yukon Quest thatched hut or cross one of the 2 bridges to admire the historical Immaculate Conception Church. The Plaza commemorates the silver anniversary of Alaska's statehood in Construction was completed in 1987 and was widely funded throughout the greater Fairbanks community. The clock tower, donated by the Fairbanks Rotary Club in 1990, commemorates this organization's first fifty years of service to Fairbanks and the Interior. The pictured statue is Malcolm Alexander's "Unknown First Family," which in his words is "Portraying the family of all mankind, the family of Fairbanks, and the nuclear family, let this statue symbolize, for families present and future, the pride and dignity of this great land." A time capsule, to be opened January 3, 2059, is buried in the Plaza.

Pretty plaza located next to the Yukon Quest cabin. There's a lot of historical information on…read moreplaques surrounding the plaza. It's located along the river so it's a peaceful place to relax, if you don't mind the homeless wandering around you and yelling at your kid like they did mine.

Loved this Fairbanks area park/playground, with a perfect view of the river…read more It was easily seen when driving over a nearby bridge. Lots of parking was available. Lots of grassy areas and tables to sit. There were a few folks on the banks fishing. Portable bathrooms are there. Lots of trails that lead elsewhere. The playground itself is large. Everything looks new and cared for. They have a saucer swing (plastic), as well as a few traditional ones. I love the cultural aspects they have added to the playground as well.

Great park right on the water. Picnic benches are great and it's fun to see boats go by. The…read moreplayground isn't huge but has very unique items on the jungle gym. It's a great place to visit mid-morning when it's a bit quieter.

Nice park! Dexter had a great time. It is kept up. Has an outhouse and picnic tables. Plenty of…read moredog poop bags for those that forget theirs. And water tank!

Temporary site for dog park. Active fund raising ongoing for move to Davis Rd & Wilbur St. Current…read morelocation near downtown is fenced gravel lot. No trees. Pretty basic for a fun, off-leash frolic.

Strongly not recommend this place…read more In general, Not like other place in the US, Alaska is not safe due to the lacking of police. I am so surprised to see Dan's review about the threaten from the host and started to feel lucky for not confronting with the host about his rudeness and racism. Here is my story: We stayed 3 nights at this place. The 2nd day, we went a north arctic tour, which was booked before we get to Alaska as we always plan things ahead. The tour guide drove his van to pick us up at the ranch. When the van arrived the ranch, there are some people already in the car who also joined the same tour. These tourists want to use bathroom so they just went inside the main log cabin. My friends and I then step into the van and leave the side door open when waiting for these tourists. The male host seems not happy about other people use his bathroom. He come to our van and ask the tour guide:"do you see a sign of public bathroom?" "Then why are you parking here?" We are not interested with the conversation between the host and tour guide until the host changed his angry target. At the end of their conversation, the host turned his head and look at me straight at my eyes and said:"I respect every culture, but Chineses made a bad name of it." Then he left and leaving me and my friends in the shock of feeling insulted and trying to understand what's happened between the tour guide and the host. He ruined our mood for that whole day. 1. It is the other tourists used his public bathroom without noticing him. We were simply stay in the van and waiting for them. We were tenanted in the place. Should had every right to use the bathroom. 2. We don't know other tourists. From what I see and hear, some of them are not Chinese. They just have a Asian face. 3. The host didn't ask whether we are Chinese or not and made his supercilious assumption that we are all Chinese. 4. He expanded his angry to other Asian tourists to us, who paid and followed every rules. 5. There is no sigh or notice saying people cannot use the public bathroom in the hallway. 6. We didn't say anything when the host is talking to the tour guide. 7. We had not had any conversations with other tourists at that time. After reading reviews in Yelp. I found that all Chinese have terrible experience in this place. Plus by our experience, the host's supercilious attitude towards Asians made me believe he is racist even when he himself is an Asian. Besides the treatment we got, the place itself is bad. It should be renamed as a hostel since none of the rooms have bathroom. The shower is small and spectated by waterproof cloth. At night it is noisy...... it is the worst experience in a hostel in my life.

I don't know who the owner is or if it was he that approached us a couple days ago but there seems…read moreto be some kind of mental instability going on with him. We (4 60+ seniors) were watching the Northern Lights, parked at the public school a mile or so from the ranch and this guy drives up and tells us we have to leave and recommends a place to go. The place he recommends is a pullout along the main highway so we head back toward the school but find a little pond so pull over to view the lights. This guy comes out and harasses us telling us that we were illegally parked on a public road and points a strong flashlight in our faces and tells us "you people from the lower 48 should just go home and stay there". When one of us shined a light in his face, he reached for his hip - as in where a gun holster would be. He says if you take another step, you'll be on my property and you'll be sorry. We never actually saw a gun but he was acting pretty bold walking our to a car full of people at 2:00 in the morning. We notified the state troopers and they said they were going to investigate but haven't heard of any resolution. The thing is that while this guy may be making nice with whoever pays to stay at his place, he actually despises those of us in "the lower 48" in a seemingly mentally unbalanced way. Just a heads up to those considering staying at Chandalar.