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From jct Richardson Hwy 2 & Parks Hwy 3: Go 2 mi W on Parks Hwy 3, then 1/2 mi N on Peger Rd to Airport Way, then 100 ft on Peger Rd, then 200 ft E on Airport Way Frontage Rd.
Really cute recreation of original downtown Fairbanks. Has actual historic buildings, boat, train and other items . A playground,and a train ride that goes around the park. Food and gift shops available.
Its a park. Seemed well maintained. Got to cuddle some puppies from Noble Paws. Some cool photo ops and overall pleasant. Wouldn't go at night though. Also pretty sure there was like an AA meeting of some sort, and had 2 people say they were street people and invited us to their room on the boat. Just a bit weird. During summer may have much more things going on.
This place might be a better start then the Visitors Museum.
The think we liked most was the friendly people in charge , always telling us much more than an information book could give.
The shops offer good price products and I highly recommend this tour.
Haven’t been at the train because it is noise.
MUST GO PLACE for an understanding of how Fairbanks became a town from a forest.
This is truly one of the most extensive public parks that I've had the pleasure of visiting. There are many different exhibits for people with all interests, not to mention that it's all very affordable considering the activity level you experience.
The vendors here, to me, do a wonderful job of embodying what Fairbanks history is really about. Public parks in different cities should strive to provide their citizens with experiences similar to this one!
