Big Dipper Ice Arena
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Idk who’s dizzier, Ian Norkevicus skating circles or me watching him do it. #FairbanksIceDogs #GoDogs #Juniors #NAHL #JuniorHockey #NAHLHockey #Fairbanks #AlaskaHockey #Alaska #Hockey @NAHL
fbx_icedogsfbx_icedogs
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Visited Big Dipper Ice Arena for honeymoon/vacation. I fell in love. We visited Fairbanks, AK for extended vacation/honeymoon and while in Fairbanks we found Big Dipper Ice Arena. We decided to visit there because I had never been ice skating ever. Found the Big Dipper easily with google maps. Called for available hours and went right when they opened. It was during the weekday so there was not a crowd when I visited but I did get to meet the owner/manager and husband. We got to talking like if we were old friends. Both of them were very helpful. They were aware that this was my first time ice skating and gave me the preparations and equipment I needed to have a safe and fun time. I was on my own as soon as I found my ice legs and fell in love. I would recommend this to be one of the stops on your visit to Fairbanks, AK. The staff was friendly and personable. They were extremely knowledgeable and will make sure that you have a fun safe time. The vibe there is very chill, no pun intended, safe and family friendly. In my opinion this is a 10/10 great, great fun. I hope you visit Big Dipper Ice Arena if you do visit Fairbanks, AK and I hope you do the same as I did and fall in love with it, even if you fall for real.
Vicente MagallanVicente Magallan
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I only go to the Dipper to watch the Ice Dogs play. This review doesn't reflect the daily operations of the ice rink. Over all, this is a very fun and exciting place to come and watch some NAHL. Fast game, good food and cold beer. The arena fills up quickly, I would arrive 30 minutes prior to the puck dropping. Every game there are 50/50s, raffles, and give a ways. The only down side to attending the games you might ask? Getting out of the parking lot and on to the road can be tricky for the first 25 minutes or so.
Eric CollierEric Collier
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My son, 10, and myself de ided to take the bus around town. There was a bus stop close by, 5-10 minute walk, sober decided to pop in. The staff was friendly and helpful with finding the correct boot size. The facilities were clean and stocked. We paid for an hour on one of the outdoor rinks and had a blast! There were some kids playing a game of hockey, and they kept to one side as we kept to the other. It was a great experience and I would recommend a visit!
Josh HowardJosh Howard
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We had a lot of fun watching hockey games here. There are a few options for places on the upper floor to buy snacks and drinks, some places offer alcoholic beverages, and others everything from hot dogs to popcorn. The place itself isn’t the cleanest, but it is a hockey stadium so that’s to be expected. A lot of people go there for the games. I suggest getting to the games early so you have an awesome spot to watch from and you can get parking close by.
Carolina SuarezCarolina Suarez
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This is a great place for anyone who wants to ice skate to go. The rates and rental fees for open skating are very reasonable. Parking is free. I had never been on ice skates before and it wasn't hard to tell but I used one of the learning aids (looks like a walker without wheels) and I was skating in no time, not great mind you but I stayed upright. I had such a great time with my kids that I can't wait to go back.
stacey jankowskistacey jankowski
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1920 Lathrop St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
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4.6
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The Big Dipper Ice Arena, colloquially known as "The Big Dipper", is a multi-purpose arena in Fairbanks, Alaska. The arena is owned and operated by the Fairbanks North Star Borough.
attractions: Regal Goldstream, Arctic Sun VR, Planet Fitness, Borealis Medspa, Revive Medical Spa, Arctic Home Living, Shopper's Forum, Hering Auditorium, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, Global Credit Union, restaurants: Airport Way Restaurant, Miguel's Authentic Mexican Cuisine, Bamboo Panda, Glacier Grind Coffee, LLC - Shoppers Forum Mall, Frozensation, Wendy's, Subway, Mooses Brew CAIHC and CPJTB
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