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World Ice Art Championships World Ice Art Championships

The World Ice Art Championships take place in Fairbanks every March. The competition is held over the course of eleven very dramatic and excitement-filled days. The event attracts the best ice sculptors in the world as they display their considerable talents in various competitive classes. Among the many categories, two of the most popular are abstract and realistic ice sculptures. The public is invited to watch the sculptures being created during the first two weeks in March and then to view the finished work during the last two weeks of the month. The festival is held at Ice Alaska's Ice Park which not only features the competition but also offers a kids' park with rides and other attractions.

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Bishop's Jewelry Bishop's Jewelry

Sparkle is more the rule than the exception at Bishop's Jewelry Gallery of Gold and Diamonds. Rita and Bill Bishop have been designing their one-of-a-kind jewelry items for years, and their experience as well as their flair for the unique is visible on every piece they create. The selection of innovative designer jewelry features such items as gold nuggets, Alaskan sculptures, native dolls and much more. The shop also offers custom designed jewelry for any occasion.

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Large Animal Research Station Large Animal Research Station

Some of the best attractions in Alaska are the natural kind, and you can see them up close when you take time to visit the Large Animal Research Station in Fairbanks. This is actually one of the more popular attractions in the area, as the facility has thousands of visitors each year. The large number of people who walk through the doors of the Large Animal Research Station is understandable as they all look forward to seeing such indigenous creatures as muskoxen and caribou at a dramatically close distance.

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Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra

Go classic when you make plans to take in an evening of entertainment put on by the Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra. From the works of such masters as Beethoven and Bach to various pops and seasonal presentations, this group of impressive musicians always creates an astounding musical soundscape that will be as relaxing as it is exciting. Performance schedules and ticket information are available on their website.

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