2014-15 Explore Fairbanks Group Tour Manual by Explore Fairbanks

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Welcome to Fairbanks

Once a gold rush boomtown, now called the “Golden Heart City,” visitors find Fairbanks inviting, engaging and awe-inspiring—the heart of the Last Frontier. With the midnight summer sun shining nearly 24 hours a day, Fairbanks is simply bursting with energy and things to do. Get lucky panning for gold, float the Chena River, mingle with reindeer and musk oxen, cool off in an ice museum, take a refreshing hike through the boreal forest and look for birds and wildlife, or be inspired by Native art, historic sites and live performances. Late August through late April, during the Aurora Season, you have a great chance to see the shimmering light of the aurora borealis. Along with a host of other fascinating activities and events unveiled during the winter. Primarily due to Fairbanks’ ideal aurora watching location our river city was named #2 of the top ten destinations to visit in the United States in 2013 by Lonely Planet, the leading travel guidebook publisher and website. Additionally, Chena Hot Springs Resort/Chena River State Recreation Area has been selected as one of the Ten Best 2013 Winter Trips worldwide by National Geographic and very recently Fairbanks was again picked by National Geographic as a “Winning Winter Destinations” for 2014. Fairbanks also features a grand, year-round calendar of events. Several local celebrations have been recipients of the American Bus Association’s (ABA) Top 100 Events in North America title—World Eskimo-Indian Olympics, Golden Days, World Ice Art Championship, and more. The Festival of Native Arts and Midnight Sun Festival both earned the acclaim for 2014.

101 Dunkel Street, Suite 111, Fairbanks, AK 99701-4806 Toll-Free 1-877-551-1728 ext. 3783 (U.S. Travel Trade) 1 (907) 457-3282 ext. 3783 • Fax: 1 (907) 459-3787 gallison@explorefairbanks.com • www.explorefairbanks.com Foreign Language Websites German: www.explorefairbanks.de • Japanese: www.explorefairbanks.com/jp Korean: www.explorefairbanks.com/kr • Chinese: www.explorefairbanks.com/ch

Explore Fairbanks

Build an Extraordinary Tour

Fairbanks offers a wide variety of one-of-a-kind opportunities for group tours. Find out how to get to Fairbanks and what to expect when you arrive and then start planning your groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trip of a lifetime. Whether your group is interested in sightseeing, adventure or perhaps a winter trip, this manual gives you the building blocks necessary to create a most extraordinary tour. The manual includes a variety of listings that provide you with the information necessary to build your tour. Please familiarize yourself with the following categories when using the listings. The Group Tour Manual listings are divided into four categories: Accommodations; Activities, Tours & Shopping; Dining; and Receptives & Transportation. These categories are then further divided by Fairbanks Area, Denali Neighbors, Interior Neighbors, Arctic Neighbors and Alaskan Neighbors. Prices listed are published rates, not group or net rates.

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Getting Here

The gateway to the Interior and Far North of Alaska is surprisingly easy to reach. Domestic and international flights connect Fairbanks to the world. The newly expanded Fairbanks International Airport is a modern, up-to-date and friendly portal into our community. Fairbanks is ideally located to be the starting point of a southbound or roundtrip itinerary, or be the “save the best for last” final stay of a northbound trip. Many group tour planners have also found that using the Alaska Railroad as part of their tour adds something special and, depending on group size, you can even book your own railroad car. No matter how you get here, the authentic Alaskan hospitality you will find sets Fairbanks miles in front of its competition.

Flight times between Fairbanks and:

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*Includes connections. Approximate flight times. May vary in accordance with revisions in airline schedules. Cities in color are direct flights.

Fairbanks enjoys the summer’s midnight sun and the winter’s northern lights. The Brooks Range keeps the harsh Arctic winds at bay and the Alaska Range keeps the wet, coastal weather to the south. Expect dry weather, dramatic clouds and blue skies, little wind and warm summers with temperatures up into the high 80s. Winter brings snow from mid-October through March, with temperatures averaging 8°F to –19°F. Casual, comfortable clothing and shoes are almost always acceptable. Although summer wear includes shorts, short-sleeved shirts and sandals also plan to pack pants, long-sleeved shirts and a light jacket. Winter gear includes parkas, boots, hats, mittens and snow pants for your outdoor adventures. Dressing in layers is recommended, regardless of the season, as temperatures can fluctuate throughout the day. 2

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Climate & Dress

Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center

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Make the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center your first stop. Not only beautiful but informative, the Center has brochures, maps, free WiFi and telephone, daily vacancy listings, and local walking and driving tours. Serving as the regional visitor facility, our friendly and knowledgeable staff have answers to all your questions. The free, 9,000 square foot exhibit hall features outstanding displays and dioramas showcasing Interior Alaska’s people, wildlife, landscapes and seasons. Enjoy free films and programs on Alaska’s natural and cultural history. The Center also has an artisans’ workshop, a planning area for outdoor trips, cultural programs and an Alaska Geographic store. The Center is home to Explore Fairbanks, Alaska Public Lands Information Center, Alaska Geographic, Denakkanaaga and Tanana Chiefs Conference Cultural Programs.

Fairbanks Facts

Population: Fairbanks, North Pole and the surrounding Fairbanks North Star Borough (county) are home to just over 100,000 residents and attracts nearly 400,000 visitors annually. Mountains: Rising 20,237 feet into the sky, Mt. McKinley (also known by the Athabascan name Denali) is North America’s highest peak. Denali National Park and Preserve, home to the enormous mountain, covers six million acres of pure wilderness and is an easy two-hour drive or four-hour train trip from Fairbanks. Longest Day and Night: Fairbanks sees the sun every day of the year. On December 21st, the sun rises at 10:59am and sets at 2:41pm giving Fairbanks 3 hours and 42 minutes of possible sunshine. On June 21st, the sun rises at 1:59am and sets at 11:48pm giving Fairbanks 21 hours and 49 minutes of possible sunlight. Rivers: The Chena River is the 100-mile (160 km) long waterway that flows through the middle of Fairbanks. The Tanana River passes to the south of Fairbanks. It empties into the Yukon River, the third longest river in North America, approximately 70 miles (110 km) downriver from the village of Manley Hot Springs, near the town of Tanana. Arctic Circle: Located 200 driving miles north of Fairbanks, this is the latitude where the sun doesn’t set at summer solstice (June 20 or 21) and doesn’t rise at winter solstice (December 21 or 22). 3

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The History of Fairbanks

Fairbanks, nicknamed the “Golden Heart City,” was founded through the misadventures of Ohio trader E.T. Barnette. In late August of 1901, Barnette hired Charles Adams and the sternwheeler Lavelle Young (seen in the photo above) to take him and $20,000 worth of trading goods to the village of Tanacross, where the Valdez Trail crossed the Tanana Valley. They ran into trouble when the 150-foot sternwheeler could not ascend the Tanana River due to sandy shallows a few miles above the mouth of the Chena River. Hoping the Chena would meet up with the Tanana, Barnette persuaded Adams to carry him up the Chena. The boat again ran into shallow water and Adams left Barnette’s group and goods on the banks of the Chena River west of what is now downtown Fairbanks. Things looked bleak for Barnette until Felix Pedro struck gold about 16 miles away on July 22, 1902. Looking to improve business, Barnette sent Japanese employee Jujiro Wada by dog sled to Dawson City to spread the good news of the gold strike. Soon, the community became the new hub of the Alaskan gold rush. District Court Judge James Wickersham suggested Fairbanks as the new town’s name, in honor of Indiana Senator Charles Fairbanks. By 1908, Fairbanks was the largest, busiest city in Alaska’s territory, boasting electric lights, city sewer, fire and police protection, a courthouse and jail, a hospital, school, library and three newspapers. Thanks to construction of the Alaska Highway, the trans-Alaska oil pipeline, military installations and the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the town has continued to grow over the last century. Fairbanks still has operating gold mines and embraces its colorful gold rush roots with attractions and fun-filled events celebrating the historic quest for gold. The Fairbanks region is home to a diverse group of Native peoples who first resided in the area many thousands of years prior to the miners and merchants of the Gold Rush. The two Alaska Native groups indigenous to the Interior and the Far North are the Athabascan Indians and the Iñupiaq Eskimos. These cultures come alive in art, dancing, drumming, singing, storytelling and games of skill. 4

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The Aurora Borealis

The residents of Fairbanks, Alaska are accustomed to spectacular views of the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights. Most people view from their backyards, but many travel out of town away from the city lights for the most spectacular views. A dynamic aurora covers the entire sky, dancing wildly while flashing brilliant colors of green, pink and red.

What time of the day is the best time to see the aurora? The time for viewing is between evening and morning twilights on clear or even partly cloudy nights. Aurora activity can occur anytime and is most common between 10pm and 3am.

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What makes Fairbanks’ location special? Fairbanks’ position under the “Auroral Oval”—a ring-shaped region The “Aurora Oval” around the North Pole—makes it one of the best places in the world to see the aurora borealis. Our location offers a great balance of clear nights, occurrence frequency and activity that draws people from all over the world. Ask your accommodation’s front desk if they offer a wake-up call when the aurora appears. No guarantees, but the longer you’re here, the better your chances of seeing a great show. Recommended road-accessible sites for aurora viewing around Fairbanks: • Chena Hot Springs • Chena Lake Recreation Area • Ester, Wickersham and Murphy Domes • Haystack Mountain

• Turnouts along the Elliot, Steese and Parks Highways • Cleary Summit • Any place away from the city light 5

Geophysical Institute, UAF

When is the best time of year to view the aurora? During the Aurora Season, August 21 through April 21, you’ve got a great chance of seeing the beautiful and mysterious curtains of light. Intensity varies from night to night, with the best displays happening in the late evening to early morning hours. When the nights are clear and dark enough, there will be aurora visible an average of four out of five nights. If you stay a minimum of three nights and are actively out during the evening hours, your chances of seeing the aurora increase to 90%.

Build Your Tour Sightseeing Tour Building Blocks

Groups can enjoy many of Fairbanks’ finest museums and rich history through day tours and activities offered throughout the region. • Take a city tour of Fairbanks. A number of local and national tour operators organize city tours of Fairbanks that include many of the attractions listed in this section.

Angie Cerny/Explore Fairbanks

Choose activities that will thrill your clients as well as meet their needs. Create and customize your tour’s itinerary with our sightseeing, adventure and winter building blocks.

• The trans-Alaska oil pipeline is an engineering marvel of the modern world. A tour group can view the pipeline from the Alyeska Pipeline Visitor Center on the Steese Highway, about six miles north of Fairbanks. • Gold history activities such as gold panning tours are an excellent way to acquaint your clients with the gold mining history of the Interior. These attractions are a great way for your clients to try panning for their own gold.

• Visit a museum to learn about our natural and cultural history.

• Sled dog kennel visits are a fun way to spend an afternoon or evening. Meet the huskies, learn about how they are bred and trained, and hear stories of the summer and winter trail from experienced mushers.

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• Shopping opportunities abound in Fairbanks! There are plenty of interesting shops ideal for group tour clients of any age, some of which feature traditional Alaska Native arts and crafts.

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• Set out for a cruise aboard a historic sternwheeler.

Adventure Tour Building Blocks

Groups of all kinds are looking to add a bit of adventure into their trips. Natural and cultural history tours as well as exciting flightseeing and river trips abound in the Fairbanks region. Wow your clients by adding some adventure to their itineraries.

Pike’s Waterfront Lodge

• Arctic Circle trips are increasingly popular. Several tour companies in the Fairbanks area offer excursions north up the Dalton Highway and beyond. If you would like to include an Arctic Circle program in your tour, but don’t have a full day, consider a flightseeing trip to one of the remote rural villages north of the Arctic Circle. • A whitewater raft experience near Denali can be a great way to spice up a trip with thrills and there are outfitters to help you make this exciting float down the river a reality. • Hot springs in Interior Alaska are an ideal place for your group to overnight, dine and soak. Particularly during the late summer when the nights are dark, the hot springs are a relaxing place to view the northern lights.

Denali Outdoor Center

• A nature walk through the boreal forest is a good way to get acquainted with the unique environment in this land of contrasts. • Flightseeing to Denali is another outstanding adventure opportunity. A number of regional carriers offer flightseeing trips in and around Mt. McKinley. Some include glacier landings while others fly in pressurized airplanes, which allow your clients to circle the peak. If you’re lucky, you can even see climbers on the mountain! • A wilderness tour of Denali National Park and Preserve is one of several types of activities available in the Denali area. Denali is famous for its bear population as well as moose, caribou, fox, Dall sheep and a variety of birds and other creatures.

Chena Hot Springs Resort

• Prudhoe Bay and the Arctic Coast await at the end of the Dalton Highway to the north. Several tour companies in Fairbanks offer extended, multi-day tours up this road with stops at the Yukon River, the Arctic Circle, Alaskan homesteads, the Brooks Mountain Range and the oil drilling and extraction facilities at Prudhoe Bay on the north coast of Alaska.

• Float trip opportunities abound in and around Fairbanks, and a variety of experienced outfitters can arrange partday to multi-day float trips for groups. No experience is necessary and individual guides will make arrangements that are appropriate for your group. • Alaska Native culture tours in Barrow, Fort Yukon, Anaktuvuk Pass and other rural Athabascan and Eskimo villages are a great way to get off the beaten path and discover Alaskan living in person. These trips can range from an afternoon to several days, depending on the destination and interests of the clients.

Winter Tour Building Blocks Fairbanks is Alaska’s hot spot all year round...especially in winter! Often you hear the residents say that winter is the best time to live in Alaska, for lots of reasons. We have the best seats in the house for northern lights viewing. Many of us go sledding on moonlit winter evenings. We have downhill skiing available and the longest cross-country ski and dog mushing seasons in the United States.

• Ice sculptures are one of the big reasons people come to visit Fairbanks in winter. The ice sculpting season culminates in an impressive late-February, early-March festival called the World Ice Art Championships, where over 60 of the world’s best ice sculptors gather to compete in a variety of classes and skill levels. • Skiing and snow shoeing is easy in Fairbanks; we have countless cross-country ski trails that range from lighted and groomed to backcountry tracks as well as local downhill ski areas. Our snow season is the longest and most reliable in the United States, and our winter hospitality is unmatched.

• Sled dog races are one of Fairbanks’ big sporting attractions. See the famous long-distance Yukon Quest in February or the Open North American Championship in March. If your clients want to try a dog sled ride themselves, several kennels in the area offer rides that range from 30 minutes to several days.

• The aurora borealis is one of the most spectacular displays of nature a person can encounter. At 64 degrees north latitude, Fairbanks is known as one of the best locations to see this fascinating phenomenon. Typically, they are seen between 10 pm and 3 am, late-August to late-April.

• Hot springs are really the very best in winter, when you can sit outside and look at the stars and the northern lights. Steam rises off the water and you’re toasty warm in the hot pools. Our hot springs resort offers a variety of other recreational activities, as well as dining and lodging throughout the winter.

• Museums, shopping, dining, arts and cultural activities: winter is by no means down-time for Interior Alaskans, because Fairbanks remains open all year round! Winter is the perfect time to take advantage of lower prices and fewer crowds.

Accommodations

More than 3,000 guest rooms are available year-round in a variety of properties and price ranges. Luxurious hotel suites, rustic log cabins, hostels, downtown inns, scenic bed and breakfasts, well-known international chains and wilderness lodges are available. No matter what the size or customized needs of your group, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find a place thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the perfect fit. Reservations are recommended year-round for lodging.

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Fairbanks Area A Taste of Alaska Lodge

f $160-245 10 551 Eberhardt Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99712 Contact: Kory Eberhardt (907) 488-7855, Fax: (907) 488-3772 tasteak@mosquitonet.com, www.atasteofalaska.com A Taste of Alaska Lodge is perfectly located for small groups. Situated on 280 acres the lodge features 10 rooms with private baths, free WiFi and breakfast. Only 15 minutes from downtown Fairbanks.

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f $69-209 115 Fee 4920 Dale Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Contact: Andrea Vawter (907) 328-6375, Fax: (907) 328-0914 Toll Free: (800) 455-8851 avawter@akalpinelodge.com, www.akalpinelodge.com The award-winning Alpine Lodge is open year-round. Our flexible meeting space accommodates groups up to 200. Convenient location, free airport/train shuttle, on-site restaurant & lounge, free WiFi, A/V, full catering, 100% smoke free. Adjacent to Enterprise/Hertz car rental.

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$129-179 157 325 Wedgewood Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Contact: Jody Quakenbush (907) 458-6122, Fax: (907) 451-6376 Toll Free: (800) 528-4916 groups@fdifairbanks.com, www.FountainheadHotels.com Summer travelers love Bear Lodge’s spacious & affordable guestrooms with private balconies. Offering free Internet access, air-conditioning, on-site laundry facilities, cable TV & a gift shop. Dine at the restaurant, lounge & Internet cafe for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Free airport/train shuttle & Around Town Express.

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1908 Chena Landing Loop Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Contact: Jessie Sanchez (907) 479-8080, Fax: (907) 479-8063 Toll Free: (888) 313-6926 pioneer.reservations@gmail.com Private setting close to the Ice Park and Pioneer Park.

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$99-125 93 723 First Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Contact: Jody Quakenbush (907) 458-6122, Fax: (907) 451-6376 Toll Free: (800) 528-4916 groups@fdifairbanks.com, www.FountainheadHotels.com From the moment you step into the Bridgewater Hotel, you recognize that this is not your ordinary Alaskan hotel. Immaculately clean environment, cozy accommodations, and an excellent downtown location overlooking the Chena River makes it the perfect place to lodge while exploring Fairbanks. Guest service is excellent.

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Chena Hot Springs Resort

f $19999-29999 80 PO Box 58740, Fairbanks, AK 99711 Contact: Diane Carrio (907) 451-8104 ext. 7, Fax: (907) 451-8151 diane@chenahotsprings.com www.chenahotsprings.com Alaska’s only hot springs resort welcomes you for a meeting adventure! The Activitorium brings the outside in for a truly unique meeting experience. Cozy lodge rooms, a full service restaurant & lounge. Summer & winter activities galore! Aurora Ice Museum, aurora viewing. Hampton Inn and Suites

f $89-259 101 433 Harold Bentley Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Contact: Casey Thompson (907) 451-1502, Fax: (907) 451-1503 Toll Free: (800) HAM-PTON casey.thompson@hilton.com www.fairbankssuites.hamptoninn.com Enjoy friendly service and comfy accommodations at our convenient Fairbanks, Alaska hotel. Indoor pool, hot tub, and free WiFi await. Free hot breakfast buffet with our famous waffles will get you started on the right foot. Bus parking is available. We love having you here!

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449 N Santa Claus Ln, North Pole, AK 99705 Contact: Wanda Rubio (907) 488-4800, Fax: (907) 488-4816 Toll Free: (877) 488-4801 info@hotelnorthpole.com, www.hotelnorthpole.com Warm hospitality, free continental bkft & WiFi. Ask about our Santa Room.

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites— Fairbanks, Alaska  f 400 Merhar Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Contact: JoLynn Eder (907) 433-4114, Fax: (907) 433-4170 jeder@thehotelgroup.com Spacious, comfortable rooms, friendly, Alaskan service.

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f $89-350 208 1850 Hoselton Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Contact: Christena O’Connor (907) 456-4500, Fax: (907) 456-4515 AGM@pikeslodge.com, www.pikeslodge.com We welcome groups to our green, locally owned hotel on the Chena River. In addition to all the standard free amenities we offer (Aveda bath product, in room wireless) airport and railroad pickup, we can offer your group an evening ice cream cone and free miniature golf.

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f $68-275 128 95 10th Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Contact: Tony Phillips (907) 459-2700, Fax: (907) 459-2720 Toll Free: (800) 478-1320 tonyp@regencyfairbanks.com, www.regencyfairbanks.com Choose from any of our various guest rooms with WiFi. Our front desk and lobby are open 24/7. Appreciate the convenience of our on-site guest laundromat facility, fitness room, restaurant & business center. We offer complimentary continental breakfast & air/ rail shuttle.

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 $129-205 94 4200 Boat St, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Contact: Thomas Roser (907) 474-0286, Fax: (907) 474-3665 Toll Free: (800) 770-3343 info@riversedge.net, www.riversedge.net Your own cottage in a beautiful riverfront setting, each has 2 queen beds, full bath, vanity, cable, phone, coffee maker & private patio. Chena’s Alaskan Grill offering group meals, shuttle; airport or rail major tour attractions, City Tour, Arctic Tours & Barrow. AAA Rated.

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$129-179 148 1717 University Ave South, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Contact: Jody Quakenbush (907) 458-6122, Fax: (907) 451-6376 Toll Free: (800) 528-4916 groups@fdifairbanks.com, www.FountainheadHotels.com The place you want to stay while in Fairbanks! Offering an atmosphere where guest service is the ultimate amenity. Expansive one bedroom suites with fully appointed kitchens & private balconies. Dine at the restaurant & lounge for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Complimentary Internet, fitness room & airport/train shuttle.

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$99-199 140 575 1st Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Contact: Berta Amico (907) 273-3720, Fax: (866) 903-6522 berta.amico@nmsusa.com, www.marriott.com/faish We’ll take good care of your guests next to the Chena River in a hotel with style and space. Guest rooms include airy beds with fluffy pillows, kitchenette with mini-fridge, wet bar and microwave. Free hot breakfast buffet, Lavelle’s Bistro and northern lights wakeup calls.

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f $110-179 77 1909 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Contact: Brandy Summers (907) 451-8888, Fax: (907) 451-6690 fairbankss8@pendevserv.com, www.super8.com Super 8 Fairbanks offers free WiFi, breakfast and airport shuttle. Walk to Pioneer Park. Wedgewood Resort, Fountainhead Hotels  f

$119-159 305 212 Wedgewood Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Contact: Jody Quakenbush (907) 458-6122, Fax: (907) 451-6376 Toll Free: (800) 528-4916 groups@fdifairbanks.com, www.FountainheadHotels.com Situated on 105 acres & surrounded by a 75 acre wildlife reserve makes this the ideal place to stay. One & two bedroom residentialstyle suites with separate dining, living room & bedrooms. Fully appointed kitchens. Offering on-site laundry facilities, cable TV & air-conditioning. Free Internet, airport & train shuttle.

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$94-239 400 813 Noble St, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Contact: Patricia Silva (907) 459-7706, Fax: (907) 459-7736 Toll Free: (800) 544-0970 psilva@hollandamerica-princess.com www.westmarkhotels.com Fairbanks’ premier hotel & conference center, located downtown, with 400 guest rooms & suites. Over 17,000 sq ft of conference space, including 13 breakout rooms. Amenities include 2 restaurants & lounge, gift shop, espresso, fitness room, free parking and free WiFi.

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 $122-244 112 2702 Denali St, Ste 100, Anchorage, AK 99503 Contact: Dee Dee Kay (907) 727-4018 Toll Free: (855) 683-8600 dkay@denalialaska.com, www.denalialaska.com A Denali canyon view and creature comforts too. Alaskan hospitality awaits. 112 rooms, Double Queen and King. Full service restaurant, espresso cart, free WiFi and shuttle service to DNP Visitors Center and AKRR Depot. Group rates available. Denali Grizzly Bear Resort

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1 Doyon Place, Ste 300, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Contact: Jan Blair (907) 374-3041, Fax: (907) 374-3960 Toll Free: (800) 942-7420 blairje@doyon.com, www.seeDenali.com Kantishna Roadhouse - premier, all-inclusive backcountry lodge in Denali National Park. World-class adventure. Kantishna Wilderness Trails - a full-day, narrated bus tour through Denali National Park, including lunch and activities at the Kantishna Roadhouse.

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 $163-326 160 2702 Denali St, Ste 100, Anchorage, AK 99503 Contact: Dee Dee Kay (907) 727-4018 Toll Free: (855) 683-8600 dkay@denalialaska.com, www.denalialaska.com Authentic Alaskan view! The beauty of Denali from our mountain perch,160 rooms, Double, Queen and King. Full service restaurant and bar, espresso cart in lobby. Free WiFi and shuttle service to DNP Visitors Center and AKRR Depot. Group rates available.

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PO Box 61326, Fairbanks, AK 99706 Contact: Jamie Klaes (907) 479-7018, Fax: (360) 542-2271 info@bettleslodge.com, www.bettleslodge.com Arctic Circle tours, northern lights tours, Gates of the Arctic NP, Kobuk NP.

Alaskan Neighbors Kennicott Glacier Lodge

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Activities, Tours & Shopping The Fairbanks region is filled with outstanding things for groups to see and do. Let your clients enjoy the great outdoors by taking a dip in a hot spring, going on a nature walk or visiting a local farm or farmer’s market. Let them learn something new at one of our world class museums. Visiting our one-of-a-kind gift shops will give them the opportunity to take home a souvenir or artwork made in Alaska. If it’s something a little more adventurous you are after, arrange for your group to float down a river, cross the Arctic Circle or take a drive to Denali National Park. Whatever you choose to put on the itinerary, Fairbanks is sure to please.

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PO Box 84529, Fairbanks, AK 99708 Contact: Ralf Dobrovolny (907) 590-5900 info@1stalaskaoutdoorschool.com www.1stalaskaoutdoorschool.com Open: 24/7 Have fun and enjoy your Alaskan vacation summer or winter. Visit with us the Arctic Circle, Arctic Ocean/Prudhoe Bay, McCarthy/Kennicott, hot springs. Fairbanks City and Highlight Tour daily. Come aurora viewing, dog mushing & snow machining. We speak English & German.

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551 Eberhardt Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99712 Contact: Kory Eberhardt (907) 488-7855, Fax: (907) 488-3772 tasteak@mosquitonet.com, www.atasteofalaska.com Open: 7 days a week, 8am – 6pm A Taste of Alaska Lodge is perfectly located for small groups. Situated on 280 acres the lodge features 10 rooms with private baths, free WiFi and breakfast. Only 15 minutes from downtown Fairbanks.

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Alaska Salmon Bake & Palace Theatre  3175 #1 College Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Contact: Jeremy Richards (907) 452-7274, Fax: (907) 456-6997 Toll Free: (800) 354-7274 akvisit@gci.net, www.akvisit.com Open: 7 days a week, 5pm – 9pm Join us for a true Alaskan dining experience. Groups of any size welcome! Enjoy the finest seafood Alaska has to offer. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Facilities located in Alaska’s only Historic Theme Park.

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Alaska Wilderness Enterprises, LLC  f PO Box 16075, Two Rivers, AK 99716 Contact: Joe Letarte (907) 488-7517 wildernessenterprises@gmail.com www.wildernessenterprises.com Open: 7 days a week, 8am – 5pm Fishing/scenic float trips daily, June-Sept. Ice fishing, aurora viewing Dec-April.

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325 Wedgewood Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Contact: Jody Quakenbush (907) 458-6122, Fax: (907) 451-6376 Toll Free: (800) 528-4916 groups@fdifairbanks.com, www.FountainheadHotels.com Open: 24/7 Summer travelers love Bear Lodge’s spacious & affordable guestrooms with private balconies. Offering free Internet access, air-conditioning, on-site laundry facilities, cable TV & a gift shop. Dine at the restaurant, lounge & Internet cafe for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Free airport/train shuttle & Around Town Express.

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Friends of Creamer’s Field Visitor Center  f PO Box 81066, Fairbanks, AK 99708 Contact: Christine Huff (907) 452-5162, Fax: (907) 452-5300 director@creamersfield.org, www.creamersfield.org Open: Summer: 7 days a week, 9:30am – 5pm, Winter: Sat, noon – 4pm Historic dairy, guided walks, nature trails. Call 452-5162 for more information.

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Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum at Wedgewood Resort  f Wedgewood Resort, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Contact: Jody Quakenbush (907) 458-6122, Fax: (907) 451-6376 Toll Free: (800) 528-4916 groups@fdifairbanks.com www.FountainheadMuseum.com Open: View website Fairbanks’ #1 attraction is at Wedgewood Resort. A visually stunning display of over 85 rare classic autos, Alaska’s first auto & the world’s most expensive car of the 1920s. Authentic vintage fashions & historic Alaskan photos/videos. Enjoy the replica roadhouse exhibit for family photos. The perfect family experience!

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Just Short of Magic Sled Dog Tours  f • 5157 Chena Hot Springs Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99712 Contact: Eleanor Wirts (907) 750-0208 eleanor@justshortofmagic.com www.justshortofmagic.com Open: 7 days a week, 9am – 7pm Experience the joy of sled dogs year round! Winter dog mushing at its finest, tours and mushing school. Handson summer kennel tour meeting friendly, happy huskies, handling equipment and feeding the team. Exciting fall cart rides and kennel tour. Come share the magic!

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Northern Alaska Tour Company  f PO Box 82991, Fairbanks, AK 99708 Contact: Kathy Hedges (907) 474-8600, Fax: (907) 474-4767 Toll Free: (800) 474-1986 adventure@northernalaska.com, www.northernalaska.com Open: 7 days a week Discover Alaska’s Arctic on an excursion featuring the natural history & cultural heritage of the region. Our Arctic Circle Adventures can be an included part of your itinerary, an option during your itinerary or a pre/post option. Aurora adventures available Aug 21 – Apr 21.

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Paws for Adventure Sled Dog Tours f PO Box 10107, Fairbanks, AK 99710 Contact: Leslie Goodwin-Williams (907) 378-3630 pawsforadventure@gmail.com www.pawsforadventure.com Open: 7 days a week Beautiful setting, hands-on kennel tours & dog sled rides for groups to 32 ppl.

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Pioneer Park, Parks and Recreation, Fairbanks North Star Borough  PO Box 71267, Fairbanks, AK 99707 (907) 459-1087, Fax: (907) 459-1199 pioneerpark@co.fairbanks.ak.us, www.fnsb.us/pioneerpark Open: 7 days a week, noon – 8pm Historical themed park w/museums, shops, food, train & much more! Nightly concerts.

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PO Box 82991, Fairbanks, AK 99708 Contact: Kathy Hedges (907) 474-8600, Fax: (907) 474-4767 Toll Free: (800) 474-1986 adventure@northernalaska.com, www.northernalaska.com Open: 7 days a week Discover Alaska’s Arctic on an excursion featuring the natural history & cultural heritage of the region. Our Arctic Circle Adventures can be an included part of your itinerary, an option during your itinerary or a pre/post option. Aurora adventures available Aug 21-Apr 21.

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519 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501 Contact: Lisa Kruse (907) 276-8023, Fax: (907) 265-5890 Toll Free: (800) 544-0529 groups@26glaciers.com, www.26glaciers.com Open: 7 days a week, 7am – 10pm See tidewater glaciers and wildlife in Prince William Sound, Whittier, AK.

Stan Stephens Glacier & Wildlife Cruises  PO Box 1297, Valdez, AK 99686 Contact: Colleen Stephens (907) 835-4731, Fax: (907) 835-3765 Toll Free: (866) 867-1297 colleen@stephenscruises.com www.stanstephenscruises.com Open: 7 days a week, 8am – 8pm Explore the glaciers & wildlife of Prince William Sound from Valdez.

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Dining Fairbanks area restaurants are diverse and appeal to the most discriminating palates. From classic diners and home-style casual to outdoor grills or gourmet extravagance, Interior Alaska attracts firstrate chefs and culinary experts from around the globe. Many dining options will include local fare on the menu, while others fly in fresh ingredients for their distinctive original recipes.

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3175 #1 College Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Contact: Jeremy Richards (907) 452-7274, Fax: (907) 456-6997 Toll Free: (800) 354-7274 akvisit@gci.net, www.akvisit.com Open: 7 days a week, 5pm – 9pm Join us for a true Alaskan dining experience. Groups of any size welcome! Enjoy the finest seafood Alaska has to offer. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Facilities located in Alaska’s only Historic Theme Park.

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4920 Dale Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Contact: Andrea Vawter (907) 328-6375, Fax: (907) 328-0914 Toll Free: (800) 455-8851 avawter@akalpinelodge.com, www.akalpinelodge.com Open: 24/7 The award-winning Alpine Lodge is open year-round. Our flexible meeting space accommodates groups up to 200. Convenient location, free airport/train shuttle, on-site restaurant & lounge, free WiFi, A/V, full catering, 100% smoke free. Adjacent to Enterprise/Hertz car rental.

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PO Box 58740, Fairbanks, AK 99711 Contact: Diane Carrio (907) 451-8104 ext. 7, Fax: (907) 451-8151 diane@chenahotsprings.com, www.chenahotsprings.com Open: 7 days a week, 7am – midnight Alaska’s only hot springs resort welcomes you for a meeting adventure! The Activitorium brings the outside in for a truly unique meeting experience. Cozy lodge rooms, a full service restaurant & lounge. Summer & winter activities galore! Aurora Ice Museum, aurora viewing.

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1006 Cadillac Ct, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Contact: Gloria Burcell (907) 479-8319, Fax: (907) 479-8329 cookiejar@gci.net, www.cookiejarfairbanks.com Open: Mon-Thurs, 6:30am – 8pm; Fri-Sat, 6:30am – 9pm; Sun, 8am – 4pm Bkfst, lunch and dinner with outdoor seating. Smoke-free. Soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, pasta, steaks and seafood. Microbakery, espresso, excellent desserts with the most delicious cookies. Featured nationally on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Come eat with family.

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PO Box 10206, Fairbanks, AK 99710 Contact: Jackie Carlson (907) 388-3442, Fax: (907) 374-0739 jackieofalltrades@gmail.com, www.caterfairbanks.com Open: 7 days a week We provide for all your catering needs. From box lunches to full banquets.

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575 1st Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Contact: Frank Eagle (907) 456-1669, Fax: (907) 450-0555 frank@lavellesbistro.com, www.lavellesbistro.com Open: 7 days a week, 4:30pm – 10:00pm Lavelle’s Bistro offers the best dining experience in the Interior.

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723 First Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Contact: Jody Quakenbush (907) 458-6122, Fax: (907) 451-6376 Toll Free: (800) 528-4916 groups@fdifairbanks.com, www.FountainheadHotels.com Open: 24/7 From the moment you step into the Bridgewater Hotel, you recognize that this is not your ordinary Alaskan hotel. Immaculately clean environment, cozy accommodations, and an excellent downtown location overlooking the Chena River makes it the perfect place to lodge while exploring Fairbanks. Guest service is excellent!

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796 Chena Pump Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Contact: Vivian Bubbel (907) 479-8452, Fax: (907) 479-8432 mail@pumphouse.com, www.pumphouse.com Open: Tues-Sun: noon – midnight (summer); 4pm – midnight (winter Feb – Dec) Riverside dining in a historic setting. Nationally acclaimed restaurant.

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2195 Old Steese Hwy N, Fox, AK 99712 Contact: Matt Tonnies (907) 687-2943 matt@silvergulch.com, www.silvergulch.com Open: Mon-Thur, 4pm – 10pm; Fri, 4pm – 11pm; Sat, 11am – 11pm; Sun, 11am – 10pm Silver Gulch Brewing and Bottling Co.

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1717 University Ave S, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Contact: Jody Quakenbush (907) 458-6122, Fax: (907) 451-6376 Toll Free: (800) 528-4916 groups@fdifairbanks.com, www.FountainheadHotels.com Open: 24/7 The place you want to stay while in Fairbanks! Offering an atmosphere where guest service is the ultimate amenity. Expansive one bedroom suites with fully appointed kitchens & private balconies. Dine at the restaurant & lounge for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Complimentary Internet, fitness room, & airport/train shuttle.

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212 Wedgewood Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Contact: Jody Quakenbush (907) 458-6122, Fax: (907) 451-6376 Toll Free: (800) 528-4916 groups@fdifairbanks.com, www.FountainheadHotels.com Open: 24/7 Situated on 105 acres & surrounded by a 75 acre wildlife reserve makes this the ideal place to stay. One & two bedroom residentialstyle suites with separate dining, living room & bedrooms. Fully appointed kitchens. Offering on-site laundry facilities, cable TV & air-conditioning. Free Internet, airport & train shuttle.

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2702 Denali St, Ste 100, Anchorage, AK 99503 Contact: Dee Dee Kay (907) 727-4018 Toll Free: (855) 683-8600 dkay@denalialaska.com, www.denalialaska.com Open: 24/7 A Denali canyon view and creature comforts too. Alaskan hospitality awaits. 112 rooms. Double queen and king. Full service restaurant, espresso cart, free WiFi and shuttle service to DNP visitors center and AKRR Depot. Group rates available.

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PO Box 70, Chicken, AK 99732 Contact: Mike Busby (520) 413-1480 http://chickengold.com Open: 7 days a week, 7:30am – 8:30pm “Rustic Charm.” Excellent espresso, fine dining, quaint cabins, superb gifts.

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#15 Kennicott Millsite, Kennicott, AK 99588 Contact: Christina Kirkwood (907) 258-2350, Fax: (907) 248-7975 Toll Free: (800) 582-5128 info@kennicottlodge.com, www.KennicottLodge.com Open: 7 days a week, 7am – 10:30pm Enjoy gracious hospitality in the Wrangell St. Elias National Park.

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Receptives & Transportation Thanks to several Alaska-based receptive operators that specialize in group travel, creating an Alaskan itinerary is quite simple. They can help you put together a plan that will compliment your tour and engage your clients. Additionally, we have convenient transportation choices that will help your group navigate around town.

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PO Box 84529, Fairbanks, AK 99708 Contact: Ralf Dobrovolny (907) 590-5900 info@1stalaskaoutdoorschool.com, www.1stalaskaoutdoorschool.com Open: 24/7 Have fun and enjoy your Alaskan vacation summer or winter. Visit with us the Arctic Circle, Arctic Ocean/Prudhoe Bay, McCarthy/ Kennicott, hot springs. Fairbanks City and Highlight Tour daily. Come aurora viewing, dog mushing & snowmachining. We speak English & German.

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2375 University Ave S, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Contact: Office Manager (907) 457-7368 info@alaskaautorental.com, www.alaskaautorental.com Open: Mon – Fri, 8am – 5pm; Sat, 8am – noon Other times by appointment Discounted group rates on cars, vans, SUVs & trucks. Free local shuttle.

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PO Box 82896, Fairbanks, AK 99708 Contact: Ben Boyd (907) 322-3483, Fax: (907) 479-2819 info@alaskanorthernlights.net, www.alaskanorthernlights.net Open: 24/7 An evening of viewing aurora and Native culture show. All year historical and cultural tour personally guided by Ben Boyd, MA Cultural Documentation UAF, previously Alaska Mountain Man. Winter all inclusive tours with lodging, meals, day activities and aurora viewing.

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600 Barrow St, Ste 200, Anchorage, AK 99501 Contact: Pamela Manderson (907) 272-8687, Fax: (907) 272-2532 Toll Free: (866) 317-3325 groups@allalaskatours.com, www.alaskagrouptours.com All Alaska Tours has been operating group tours throughout Alaska for more than 20 years. Alaska is not only our home, it’s what we do, and we welcome the opportunity to put our expertise to work for you in sharing this unique destination with you and your guests.

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HAI Shirokuma Tours, LLC  f PO Box 201961, Anchorage, AK 99520 Contact: Masa Ando (907) 258-4690, Fax: (907) 258-4691 hai4690@haishirokuma.com, www.haishirokuma.com Open: Mon – Fri, 9:30am – 5:30am We are 2011 Northstar award winning receptive operator for Japanese market.

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Receptives & Transportation

Phillips Cruises and Tours, LLC

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519 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501 Contact: Lisa Kruse (907) 276-8023, Fax: (907) 265-5890 Toll Free: (800) 544-0529 groups@26glaciers.com, www.26glaciers.com Open: 7am – 10pm daily See tidewater glaciers and wildlife in Prince William Sound, Whittier, AK.

Premier Alaska Tours, Inc.

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1900 Premier Ct, Anchorage, AK 99502 Contact: Laura Welsh (907) 279-0001, Fax: (907) 279-0002 Toll Free: (888) 486-8725 laura@tourAlaska.net, www.PremierAlaskaTours.com Receptive operator offering escorted tours for groups of 20 or more.

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 Open summer only, f Open winter only,  f Open year-round.

Accessible as defined by individual businesses

Business Index Denali ATV Adventures, 23 Denali Bluffs Hotel, 13, 32 Denali Grizzly Bear Resort, 13, 23, 32 Denali Jeep Excursions, 23 Denali Raft Adventures, Inc., 23 Doyon Tourism, Inc., 13, 23, 38 Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum at Wedgewood Resort, 19 Friends of Creamer’s Field Visitor Center, 18 Gold Dredge 8, 19 GoNorth Alaska Travel Center, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41 GoNorth Car & Camper Rental, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41 Grande Denali Lodge, 13, 32 Gray Line of Alaska, 19, 24, 25, 26, 36, 38, 41 The Great Alaskan Bowl Company, 19 HAI Shirokuma Tours, LLC, 27, 41 Hampton Inn and Suites, 11 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites— Fairbanks, Alaska, 11 Hotel North Pole, 11 Husky Homestead, 24 If Only...A Fine Store, 19 Jackie of All Trades Catering, 30 Just Short of Magic Sled Dog Tours, 20 Kennicott Glacier Lodge, 14, 33 The Knotty Shop, 20 Large Animal Research Station—UAF, 20 Lavelle’s Bistro, 30 Major Marine Tours, 27

Motel Nord Haven, 14 North Star Golf Club, Inc., 20 Northern Alaska Tour Company, 20, 25, 26 Paws for Adventure Sled Dog Tours, 21 Phillips Cruises and Tours, LLC, 27, 42 Pike’s Waterfront Lodge, 11, 31 Pioneer Air Museum, 21 Pioneer Park, Parks and Recreation, Fairbanks North Star Borough, 21 Premier Alaska Tours, Inc., 42 The Pump House Restaurant and Saloon, 31 Regency Fairbanks Hotel, 11, 31, 36 Riverboat Discovery, 21 River’s Edge Resort, 12, 31 Running Reindeer Ranch, 21 Santa Claus House, 21 Silver Gulch Brewing and Bottling Co., 31 Sled Dog Adventures, 22 Sophie Station Suites, Fountainhead Hotels, 12, 32 SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks, 12 Stan Stephens Glacier & Wildlife Cruise, 27 Super 8 Motel , 12 Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, 14, 25, 33 University of Alaska Museum of the North, 22 Wedgewood Resort, Fountainhead Hotels, 12, 22, 32 Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center, 13

Riverboat Discovery

Chena Hot Springs Resort

1st Alaska Outdoor School, LLC. 16, 22, 24, 25, 35, 37, 38, 39 A Taste of Alaska Lodge, 10, 16, 29 Airlink Shuttle & Tours, 16, 22, 24, 26, 35, 37, 39, 40 Alaska Auto Rental, 35, 37, 39, 40 Alaska Denali Travel, 37, 41 Alaska Northern Lights Tour, 16, 35 Alaska Railroad Vacations, 35 Alaska Salmon Bake & Palace Theatre, 16, 29, 35 Alaska Wilderness Enterprises, LLC, 17 Alaska-Wildlife-Guide, 17, 26 Alaskatours.com, 36, 37, 39, 40, 41 Alaskan Tails of the Trail with Mary Shields, 17 Alpine Lodge, 10, 29 Aurora Borealis Lodge, 17 Bear Lodge at Wedgewood Resort, Fountainhead Hotels, 10, 17, 29 Best Western Plus Pioneer Park Inn, 10 Bettles Lodge & Air Service, 14, 26, 33 Bridgewater Hotel, A Fine Fountainhead Hotel, 10, 30 Catholic Diocese of Fairbanks, 18, 22, 24, 26 Chena Hot Springs Resort, 11, 18, 30, 36 Chena Lakes Farm, 18, 30 Chicken Gold Camp & Outpost, 24, 33 Christmas In Ice, Inc., 18 The Cookie Jar Restaurant, 30 Co-op Market Grocery & Deli, 18 Delta Chamber of Commerce, 25

Visit an ice museum

Take a cruise on the Chena River.

Sherman Hogue/Explore Fairbanks

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Time & Temperature..................................... 844 Weather Recorded Weather..................(907) 458-3745 Forecast................................. (800) 472-0391 Alaska Public Lands Information Center (Denali Park info)....................(907) 459-3730

Alaska Department of Fish & Game Fishing Hotline........................... (907) 459-7385 Hunting Hotline......................... (907) 459-7206 . or (907) 459-7306 Alaska Marine Highway.................. (800) 642-0066 Customs U.S............................................ (907) 474-0307 Canada...................................... (204) 983-3500 Directory Assistance Local.............................................................411 Statewide.................................. (800) 555-1212 Hospital......................................... (907) 452-8181 Police, Fire & Medical Emergency.....................911 State Troopers............................... (907) 451-5100 Rural emergency........................ (800) 811-0911

Explore Fairbanks has produced this Fairbanks Group Tour Manual as a planning tool for tour operators who wish to create or enhance a group tour to Interior Alaska. All businesses listed in the Manual are members of Explore Fairbanks. To qualify for a listing in the Group Tour Manual the businesses must be able to work with groups of 14 passengers at a time and must be interested in working with tour operators. For a complete list of all Explore Fairbanks members, please contact Explore Fairbanks directly. Although contact information was proofed to the best of our ability, in case of any errors, please check the Fairbanks Visitors Guide for accurate information. If there are further discrepancies, please contact the Explore Fairbanks Tourism Department at the above numbers. Please be aware that these prices are subject to change, and that accurate prices should be obtained directly from the vendor.

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