2Lane
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Short notice business trip to Fairbanks and wanted opinions on what I shouldn't miss with 2, maybe 3 days free time from Fairbanks.
Leaving early tomorrow morning so, obviously, if you post here Sat. morning I probably won't get to read it!
Thanks!
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Rosher
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The University of Alaska Museum.
Steamboat Discovery
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mikehart92
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Steam Boat and go on to North Pole and see Santa's House (short drive).
All in all, Fairbanks is VERY DISAPPOINTING. Nasty old dirty shanty town.
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johnna
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Take a drive out the Steese Hwy as far as the Chatanika Lodge. Stop and take a look at the dredge. Drive out the Dalton Hwy to the Pipeline info kiosk.
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Polishnurse
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As per Rosher - the museum at the University is a absolute must see. Steam boat ride was pretty good, and the Alaskan Pipe Line, there is a section above ground just outside of town.
Mike feels the north pole and Santa's House, but I know for a fact he only wanted to sit on Santa's lap. Actually I enjoyed the art work on the building on the out side, and the candy cane lamp poles were different. LOL.....
There is also a mining operation and train ride up the road from the Pipe line. I don't remember the name of it. That my wife enjoyed. Have fun. Bill
Forgot to add the fair grounds, all ways something going on there.
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2Lane
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Thanks all, I'm taking notes.
At first I thought I was heading to Anchorage, but not so. Otherwise the Mrs would have gone with me.
Anyone know if Northpole has anything as far as Christmas related? I was thinking of getting our granddaughter something from "the" Northpole
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JUrban
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Steamboat ride for sure. It's out by the airport.
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Polishnurse
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The north pole has Santa's House which is a big gift store selling Christmas stuff. From tree decorations, stocking stuffers, to hard to find items. To me it was a little pricey. The wife enjoyed it a lot more. Hope that helps to answers your questions.
On edit: You can mail it from the North Pole so it will have there post mark on it.
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2Lane
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Polishnurse wrote:.....
On edit: You can mail it from the North Pole so it will have there post mark on it.
That's kinda what I was asking.
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mikehart92
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Polishnurse wrote:Mike feels the north pole and Santa's House, but I know for a fact he only wanted to sit on Santa's lap.
I actually never made it to Santa's house. Some of the guys I worked with went though.
I was working in North Pole at the Flint Hills refinery. I got to work on the tallest tower there (213ft to the top) was quite a view.
Mike
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