River City Imprints

Let your spirit for both adventure and learning take flight when you explore the attractions at the Alaskaland Pioneer Air Museum. Learn about how the area was primarily explored and then developed through the efforts of early pilots with a passion for exploration. Interestingly, they were also exploring the possibilities of flight as they surveyed the area from some of aviation's earliest aircraft. See some of those captivating planes on display, as well as related memorabilia, records, photographs and other pieces that help to tell this fascinating facet of Alaska's history.

Sure, it's cold in Fairbanks. But you will really need to bundle up when you take the Arctic Circle Driving Adventure, as it will get even colder on this fun and highly captivating excursion. This guided tour moves along the Dalton Highway into the Alaskan arctic on what is truly a comprehensive ground tour. See gold mines, sections of the pipeline, as well as the Arctic Circle Trading Post. When you see the tundra, you will get a real sense of how expansive Alaska's arctic regions actually are. When you are on your way back, you will see a scenic view of the Yukon River, the northland's most famous waterway. This tour is only available May through September and is not recommended for very young children.

Take a truly classic ride when you visit the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum in Fairbanks. This is the northernmost museum of its kind in the United States. Of course various models of cars are the focal point here, but you will also get a chance to see fine examples of vintage fashion as it is interspersed with fascinating exhibits that feature Alaskan history. Over 70 unique and fun exhibits will prove to make your visit highly memorable.

An evening of dancing is a fun idea. But instead of dealing with crowds at the clubs, why not challenge yourself and your partner by enjoying an evening of swing and ballroom dancing at the Silver Spur in Fairbanks. Every Saturday night all year round, the University of Alaska Good Time Swing Dance Club hosts a dance at the Silver Spur nightclub. The music begins at 6 and goes non-stop until 8:30. Surprisingly, the dances attract enthusiasts from every age group. So put on your dancing shoes and get ready to swing out to the Silver Spur!