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FAIRBANKS ACCOMMODATION & TOURING / Alaska & Yukon 4 Day Fairbanks City Stay Located near the confluence of the Tanana and Chena Rivers, this town was originally founded in the early 1900s as a trading post serving sternwheeler riverboats and early gold prospectors. The town has an excellent museum at the university with a number of tours exploring Fairbanks’ gold mining history. Fairbanks is the entrance point to the Arctic Circle, Denali National Park and Northern Lights viewing. Highlights (included): • Sternwheeler and Discover the Gold tour • Arctic Circle full day drive tour Day 1: Day 2: Day 3: Day 4: Arrive Fairbanks Fairbanks Fairbanks Package ends Package includes: 3 nights of accommodation, arrival transfer, sightseeing and attractions as listed above. Please refer to pricing insert for dates and prices. Fairbanks, Alaska - Michael DeYoung Hampton Inn & Suites Fairbanks Wedgewood Resort Welcome to the “Golden Heart City”, Fairbanks - the core of Alaska’s Arctic. Friendly service, clean rooms and comfortable surroundings are guaranteed. Enjoy a free freshly-baked, hot breakfast every day and free high-speed Internet access (wired and wireless) in your room and public areas. Amenities include a microwave and refrigerator in every room, an indoor pool and hot tub, on-site fitness centre and complimentary airport shuttle service between the hotel and the airport or train station. Easy access to shopping, dining and the downtown business district. Offering year-round access to one of the best top-of-the-world locations. Wedgewood Resort, nestled on 105 acres, is an ideal location to experience the beauty of interior Alaska. A 75-acre wildlife reserve and a 2,000-acre migratory waterfowl refuge make this resort a restful destination while you explore Fairbanks. On-site activities include the Wedgewood Wildlife Sanctuary with nature trails leading to Wander Lake, the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum (the number one Trip Advisor attraction in Fairbanks) and a seasonal Northern Lights viewing area. The 306 spacious one and two-bedroom suites are thoughtfully appointed and feature separate living and dining areas and fully-equipped kitchens. During the summer, ride the free Around Town Express to popular locations. While in Fairbanks, enjoy the quiet and relaxed surroundings of Wedgewood Resort. From $219 From $149 Superior Bear Lodge Moderate Sophie Station Suites For quiet, comfort and beauty, escape to Bear Lodge - a popular location tucked between a 75-acre wildlife reserve and a 2,000-acre migratory waterfowl refuge. Check out the miles of nature trails or the on-site antique auto museum, renowned for rare one-of-a-kind models and hundreds of authentic historical fashions. After your museum experience, enjoy a leisurely, walk around pristine Wander Lake. Bear Lodge offers spacious guest rooms with private balconies and exceptional guest service. Guests will enjoy the charming and relaxed atmosphere at the restaurant, bar, 24- hour fitness center, and the coffee shop/game room, featuring complimentary Internet access. Use the on-site tram to get around the resort and during the summer and ride the free ‘Around Town Express’ to popular locations. Make Sophie Station your first choice in the last frontier. An all-suite hotel where staff are dedicated, informed and continuously working to create an atmosphere where guest service is the ultimate amenity. Hotel guests receive a friendly greeting upon check-in and enjoy spacious suites with complimentary Wi-Fi, separate bedrooms, fully equipped kitchens, air conditioning, room service, free parking, a 24-hour fitness centre, laundry facilities, as well as restaurant, lounge and meeting spaces. From $149 Pricing on request 124 Moderate Offering genuine hospitality and the opportunity to relax in comfort. Sophie Station Suites is located near grocery stores, shopping, the University of Alaska Fairbanks and the airport. Moderate ANDERSON VACATIONS