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For a town of modest size, Fairbanks has a knack for throwing a good party. Whether it’s on the streets, in the river, o
For a town of modest size, Fairbanks has a knack for throwing a good party. Whether it’s on the streets, in the river, or scattered among dozens of venues throughout the city—Fairbanks has a surprising number of signature events and community traditions that attract statewide attention and prove popular with visiting guests.
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Mendenhall Glacier & Whale Watching
$149+Whale watching cruise followed by a visit to Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget Falls.
Juneau Dog Sledding on Glacier
$549+Helicopter to a glacier and mush a dog sled team across the ice — unforgettable Alaska.
Tracy Arm Fjord Cruise
$189+Full-day cruise through Tracy Arm Fjord with icebergs, waterfalls, and Sawyer Glacier.
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