When you mention the Blue Loon to any local resident of Fairbanks, chances are that person will break out into a wide smile. This unique nightlife venue offers plenty of great entertainment all in one stylish, convenient place. The Blue Loon is not only a bar that serves your favorite drinks, but it also serves up a tasty menu of appetizers and other light items. Plus, there is a theater on the premises that features live music on specific nights. And when the stage isn't being used for live performances, the silver screen is lowered and current movies are screened. There's no doubt that for great fun, music and entertainment, the Blue Loon has it all!
The Tanana Valley State Fair is an event that families in Fairbanks and the surrounding areas look forward to every year. Held every August, this festival brings together all the best of the community and celebrates culture, fun, and family. Rides, exhibits, competitions, and more await visitors once they walk into the fairgrounds under the big state fair arch that greets every visitor. Great food, various other concessions and live music are among the many highlights of one of Fairbanks' most highly anticipated events.
Preservation is raised to art form–literally–when you visit the University of Alaska Museum of the North. While there are many dramatic exhibits to take in and absorb, the biggest attraction here is a meticulous presentation of a 36,000-year-old mummy. Other equally captivating exhibits include those that highlight Alaska's five major geographic regions that include artifacts, important objects and other items of interest from each region. In addition to research-based projects, the museum offers a wide variety of educational programs.
If you are visiting Alaska, one thing that will strike you about the whole experience is how genuine both the people and the surroundings are. So, if you are thinking of purchasing a souvenir for yourself or a friend, you want to make sure that the item is just as genuine as the place it comes from. That is what makes the Knotty Shop so special. Not only do they offer an extensive selection of all-Alaskan made gifts, it is also a wildlife museum, a gun collection and ice cream shop all in one convenient and very entertaining place.