Freshly grown produce and delectable baked goods are just two of the many reasons to shop at the Tanana Valley Farmers Market. As anyone who has ever cooked a meal for their loved ones knows, there is something truly special about using the freshest ingredients for your culinary creations. You will find an impressive selection of some of the freshest produce at this inviting market that is open every Wednesday and Saturday between May and September. In addition to offering Alaskan-grown products, the market also features several arts and crafts.
The Arctic Circle Flight Adventure Tour gives you the best of both worlds. The tour departs in a small plane from Fairbanks and lands across the Arctic Circle. When you deplane, you can walk on the tundra and marvel at the treeless landscape. Once you get back on the plane for your return flight, you will see such memorable sites as the Arctic National Park, the Brooks Range and the Trans-Alaska Pipeline from the air.
Sports fans gather regularly at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks to cheer on the University of Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks men's ice hockey team. The Nanooks compete at the NCAA Division I level and perform consistently throughout the seasons.