❄️ Fairbanks, Alaska – What to Do (No-Regrets Edition!) 🏔️

Spent four magical days in Fairbanks playing in knee-deep snow and chasing the Northern Lights! Here’s what’s truly worth your time — and what you can skip. 🌟 Must-Do Activities: 🧭 Arctic Circle Tour Northern Alaska Tour Company – Fly one way, drive the other $629/person | 12 PM – 4 AMSmall plane to the Arctic, lunch at Coldfoot Camp, scenic drive backIncludes ice sliding + aurora viewing (weather permitting)Even without the lights, the snowy landscapes are breathtaking! 🎣 Ice Fishing on the Chena River $136 for 3 hours I only caught 3 tiny king salmon (all released 😅) Guide cooks your fresh catch on-site — so yummy! ✨ Aurora Viewing Cleary Summit Aurora Viewing Area – where we saw the EPIC aurora explosion! 🌌Murphy Dome is another great spot ⚠️ Just Okay: ♨️ Chena Hot Springs Warm and relaxing, but not very cleanNearby sled dogs looked sad — skip if you’re sensitive to animal welfare 🍽️ Food Standouts: 🥞 The Crepery – BEST MEAL IN TOWN! Crab Melt: Crab spread + cheese on crispy crepe – heavenly! Bacon Chicken Avo: Also amazingSweet option: Nutella Berries (good, but savory wins) 🦞 Chowder House Clam chowder + lobster roll = solid picks! 🍖 Frozen Smoke BBQ Tasty BBQ + local craft brews 🇹🇭 Bahn Thai & 🍴 The Pump HouseDecent, but nothing extraordinary 💡 Pro Tips: Book tours in advance (ice fishing fills up fast!) Dress in thermal layers – Fairbanks is no joke in winterAurora forecasts are key – be flexible with your viewing nightsFairbanks delivered adventure, beauty, and some seriously tasty eats. Already dreaming of the snow and sky magic! ❄️💫 #Fairbanks #AlaskaTravel #ArcticCircle #AuroraBorealis #IceFishing #ChenaRiver #AlaskaFood #TravelTips #WinterAdventure