About Fairbanks

As the gateway to Alaska’s vast interior, Fairbanks offers a unique lifestyle to residents and compelling sights and activities to visitors.  

Founded on gold and the resulting trade, Fairbank’s pioneer spirit and zest for life lives on.  The present day economy has expanded to include oil and gas, gold and coal mining, a military base, the University of Alaska, and tourism.  Such a diverse economic base makes for a rich and interesting community life, reflected in Fairbank’s array of artistic and performance endeavors, shopping and services, cultural amenities and events, educational opportunities, visitor attractions, recreational opportunities, and access to wilderness and wildlife.  

Come to Fairbanks to live or visit and discover why Fairbanks is known as the “Golden Heart City”!  A generous vein of gold lives in the spirit of this community and is evident in the hospitality and vitality of the city.  

Explore the links to the left to learn more about Fairbanks and area.