🚗 Alaska Self-Drive Guide – Fairbanks Focus 🏔️

Just wrapped up a memorable road trip in Alaska — here’s my practical guide for navigating, eating, and aurora chasing in and around Fairbanks! 🚙 Car Rental Alaska 4x4 Pickup Truck – essential for winter roads ✅ Must-request: Snow tires (often not automatic)Friendly tip from the rental agent: nearest aurora spot with city views → Steese Expressway to Hagelbarger on left, short distance, turn right to parking lot 🏨 Accommodation Fairbanks Marriott – downtown location Free airport shuttle + free breakfastRoom cleaning every 2 days 🍽️ Top Eats in Fairbanks Seoul Gates (Korean) Must-order: Beef bone soup, kimchi tofu stew, seafood pancake 👵 Owner can be brusque & kimchi isn’t refillable — but flavor wins! Aurora Crepes Peking Duck 🦆 Peking Duck Crepe (good, not piping hot) 🍜 Braised Beef Noodle Soup (with egg noodles) – star dish! 🐟 Also loved: Sichuan fish soup, fried yogurt, soup dumplings Bahn Thai – reliable & tasty Thai option ☕ Coffee Break McCafferty’s Coffee Shop Oat milk latte + window seat with snowy views ❄️Owner proudly uses exclusive bean & milk suppliers 🌌 Aurora Spot – Local Insider Tip 📍 Steese Expressway → Hagelbarger Rd → right into parking lot Combines dark skies with a distant view of Fairbanks city lights — beautiful contrast! Whether you’re here for the lights, the food, or the open road — Fairbanks delivers adventure with a side of comfort. Safe travels and clear skies! ✨ #AlaskaRoadTrip #FairbanksEats #AuroraChasing #WinterDriving #AlaskaTravel #MarriottFairbanks #KoreanFoodFairbanks #CoffeeInTheCold