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Jan
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56°F 13°C
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Friday
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21°F -6°C
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Saturday
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Hi:
12°F -11°C
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Sunday
27 Dec
Hi:
8°F -13°C
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Things to Do: Scenery and natural wonders

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McKinley Explorer
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 28 attractions in Fairbanks

A scenic railroad spanning 356 miles, from Fairbanks to Anchorage.

Attraction type: Scenic railway
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Manley Hot Springs
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 28 attractions in Fairbanks

The lodge here offers a great hot springs pool and trips for fishing, camping and exploring gold mines.

Attraction type: Hot spring/geyser
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Steese Highway
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 28 attractions in Fairbanks

Most of the scenic drives in the Fairbanks region start on this road, which twists through the White Mountains and allows access to mining sites, hot-springs resorts and recreational options.

Attraction type: Scenic drive
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Elliott Highway
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #22 of 28 attractions in Fairbanks

A road leading to some fairly wild and remote country.

Attraction type: Scenic drive
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Eagle Summit
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #24 of 28 attractions in Fairbanks

Located 108 miles from Fairbanks, this summit towers 3,624 feet high, well above the timberline.

Attraction type: Scenic drive; Mountain
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