Your Guide to Buying a Home in Fairbanks, AK

Buying a Home in Fairbanks, Alaska

(Aurora)

Fairbanks is located in Fairbanks North Star County

Fairbanks is an easy gateway into the Alaskan wilderness, it's right at our doorstep. The power of mother nature surrounds you with breathtaking scenery and provides a natural setting to watch bear, caribou, moose and Dall sheep. Explore it by yourself or with a tour company. Fairbanks is the perfect base location for a trip to Denali National Park and Mt. McKinley. Only 122 miles away, it's a comfortable two-hour drive. It makes a great day trip, or consider an overnight stay to experience more of the Park's wonders. Any time of year is great for your visit to Fairbanks. The long days of summer are full of activities. Go gold panning, take a swim, rent a kayak, play a round of golf, catch a fish, go canoeing. Bike or hike the many trails in and around Fairbanks. Still light out? Take a boat ride, pick fresh vegetables, visit one of our interesting exhibits, historic parks, musical shows, fairs, and specialty shops.

Choose winter and you'll experience all the fragile beauty the Interior has to offer. Fairbanks has "the best seats in the house" when it comes to viewing the beautiful Northern Lights. We're the dog mushing capital of the world. Enjoy our Nordic ski trails or challenging Alpine ski runs. Other activities include snow machining, horse drawn sleigh rides, ice carving carnivals, ice fishing, winter festivals, and natural hot springs.