Built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the purchase of Alaska from Russia, this theme part includes a mock gold-rush town with authentic pioneer log cabins, mining equipment, musems, a replicated Native American village and a huge, drydocked sternwheeler open for tours.
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#3 of 28 attractions in Fairbanks
Attraction type: Amusement/theme park; Historic walking area
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Bring home some real Alaska gold that you've panned yourself on this educational gold mine tour that includes a train ride and panning lesson and is led by authentic gold miners.
Attraction type: Mine
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- 8 Dec 2009 "we found gold.........."
- 27 Sep 2009 "kinda fun... but more lame"
- 21 Sep 2009 "FANTASTIC!"
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At this authentic gold-mining site, a 90-minute tour includes a film, a view and explanation of a 1928 dredge, the machine that scooped up and separated gold from gravel, and a chance to pan for gold.
Attraction type: Mine; Historic site; Educational site
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- 16 Sep 2008 "A fun day at the dredge was had by all"
- 29 Aug 2008 "The last authentic experience in Fairbanks!"
- 14 Jun 2005 "Waste of Time"
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