When you arrive in Fairbanks, Alaska, what seems like the end of the world is just the beginning. Long known as “The Land of the Midnight Sun,” this paradise is fantastic year-round. So hold on to your hat (and your gloves) because much more than the northern lights awaits you in the Last Frontier. Here are some top picks for travelers with a cultural curiosity and adventurous spirit.
Fairbanks’ history is rich in gold. Founded in the early 20th century, the city was built primarily on the fervor of the Gold Rush, with prospecting being a popular activity for travelers – and that’s exactly how Gold Daughters began. Founded by local sisters 
Jordan and Ilaura Reeves, Gold Daughters teaches its visitors the essence of gold extraction and invites them to be part of the living history of Alaska’s city. What’s even better? Finders keepers! Share the thrill felt by the first people who literally discovered gold in this 
wonderful land, and venture into gold prospecting with the best.
Travelers have long placed “the northern lights” at the top of their must-see list. While there are no guarantees of witnessing the northern lights show, Fairbanks, located in the aurora belt in interior Alaska, is one of the few places in the world where you can bet you’ll catch a glimpse of the phenomenon.
Grab your camera and capture the beauty of Alaska’s landscape and wildlife, and if you’re lucky, the northern lights phenomenon. After all, 
a picture is worth a thousand words.
There’s no doubt that Alaska boasts the who’s who of the great beasts, and the Robert G. White Large Animal Research Station – or LARS – at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is one of the hidden gems that locals and tourists can visit year-round to see them. Get up close with the herd of reindeer and muskoxen that LARS is studying, in a destination that is both educational and fun.
While the breathtaking natural beauty will leave you enchanted, endless opportunities to explore Alaska’s native culture, a vibrant arts community, and a fascinating center will leave you wanting more. If you want to explore the ends of the earth (or at least, the United States), Fairbanks, Alaska, will be an unforgettable place.
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