Explore Fairbanks, Alaska : the city of the northern lights

Fairbanks is the second largest city in the Alaska Territory. Although it is surrounded by White Mountains glaciers, it stands on flat land bordering the Yukon River. Fairbanks is noteworthy for the phenomenon of northern lights, but also because it is the only inhabited center in the north-central part of the Alaska state. Fairbanks became an inhabited center from its earliest beginnings, in 1902 when it was founded by the italian immigrant Felice Pedroni, from the beginning a land of gold mines and later a relevant industrial core during World War II. It is not by chance that it is called Golden Heart city, in reference to the gold deposits thanks to which the city’s history began. The light and brilliance of Fairbanks is also expressed through the phenomenon of the Midnight Sun and the host and genuine behavior of the inhabitants. It could be you perfect destination for your day trip, enriching it with private tours of the landscape surround! For sure, you can get in touch with the town’s history and wealth through tours of the gold mines or by visiting the North Museum, which will show you natural and cultural artifacts originating in the town. Fairbanks’ main attraction is the never-ending summer day, thanks to the 21 hours a day of daylight during July and August. Of course, in the winter season the opposite phenomenon occurs with just over 4 hours a day of light. Nevertheless, the view is rewarded with the extraordinary effect created by the Northern Lights in the season from October through March/April. Thanks to the flat terrain on which the town is located, the climate there is rather continental compared to the rest of the country Alaska: during summer days it can feel as high as 20°, which drops below zero during the winter months, with temperatures ranging from -17° to -27°. The cold temperature can be overpassed by sitting in one of the many dining options at the city center, or by visiting the many museums, such as the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center, The Museum of the North, or The Georgeson Botanical Garden. Even with a glacial setting like the one outside, Fairbanks hosts one of Alaska’s most important museums : the Fairbanks Ice Museum, in which you can see art exhibitions made entirely of ice. In conclusion, choose Evolved Guide. Certainly, the only platform where you can find out how to visit Fairbanks, Alaska. All tours are customized by our tour guides. Choose the guided tour based on the itinerary; duration; departure time; price and offers. Therefore, evaluate the proposals of our local guides and choose the option that is right for you! Go home with a memory of Evolved Guide.