Get ready to pick your favorite horse to win one of the many races that you can enjoy when you visit the Mitchell Raceway. This is a high-energy, exciting experience that will prove to make a horse race lover out of you, if aren't a big fan of the sport already!
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.
The Howling Dog Saloon in Fairbanks is one of those nightlife places where comfort is the rule. This charmingly casual watering hole frequently features live music as well as an always enthusiastic crowd. There's also an excellent beer selection and an inviting menu of appetizers, sandwiches and more. Plus, you can also enjoy the big game on one of the many flat screen televisions that are placed throughout the bar.
Whoever says that history isn't dramatic has never set foot in the Pioneer Museum and The Big Stampede in Fairbanks. This is a truly unique venue that spotlights various aspects of life in what was once frontier Alaska. See where Sourdoughs carved their means of livelihood in unexpected places throughout the cold wilderness. In addition to seeing genuine tools and articles used to accomplish daily activities, there is also the Big Stampede Show that displays the dramas and victories of what life was like on the Gold Rush trails.