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Fairbanks, Alaska

Everything Fairbanks is known for

RoadyGoat plays music like this when you drive through Fairbanks. It's free on iPhone, and full songs play through Apple Music.

Music in Fairbanks

Songs About Fairbanks

Fall of Fairbanks
Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners
81%
"TITLE"
When It’s Springtime in Alaska (It’s Forty Below)
Johnny Horton
52%
"Pulled into Fairbanks the city was a boon"

Artists From Fairbanks

History of Fairbanks

Fairbanks — Golden Heart Plaza

1902

Founded in 1901 after Felix Pedro struck gold in the Tanana Hills, Fairbanks became the supply hub for Interior Alaska's mining district.

Everything Near Fairbanks

4 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

  • Clay Street Cemetery · 1.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Imagine being buried here, a silent witness to the birth of a city! Clay Street Cemetery is the final resting place for many of Fairbanks' founding figures and pioneers. Established in 1903, this cemetery holds the…

  • Fairbanks — Golden Heart Plaza · 1.9 mi · Historical Marker

    Founded in 1901 after Felix Pedro struck gold in the Tanana Hills, Fairbanks became the supply hub for Interior Alaska's mining district.

  • Lacey Street Theatre · 2.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Imagine Fairbanks buzzing with excitement – this spot was once the heart of entertainment! The Lacey Street Theatre, an Art Deco gem, opened its doors on January 25th, 1940. Cap Lathrop, a big name in Alaskan theaters,…

  • Chatanika Gold Camp · 19.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Imagine this spot buzzing with activity, the heart of a gold mining operation that helped shape Alaska! The Chatanika Gold Camp was built in 1925 by the Fairbanks Exploration Company. It became their largest mining camp…

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