Beautiful Fairytale Spots To Visit In Alaska Fairbanks

OK, so basically most places in Alaska do, in fact, look like a winter wonderland fairy tale. But by far, one of the most magical places in Alaska is Fairbanks.

Sure, it’s one of the more populated places in Alaska (which honestly means it’s about the size of a normal mainland U.S. town), but Fairbanks sits at 65 degrees north latitude. This means it’s the best spot in the United States to see the Northern Lights or to experience the midnight sun.

Whether it’s summertime and the sun never sets on green fields and stunning mountains, or it’s the winter with the colorful Northern Lights dancing in the sky over snowy forests, Fairbanks is a true “Frozen”-style fairytale area.

Fairbanks, Alaska is one of the most stunning places in the country, let alone the state, thanks to the abundance of nature around it.

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Wintertime means skiing, dogsledding, snowmobiling, and spotting wildlife like deer and moose.

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You can also see Mount Denali looming in the distance, a truly gasp-worthy sight.

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Just wandering through these snowy forests will have you feeling like you’re about to meet Elsa and Anna.

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And of course, the biggest attraction: the Northern Lights! This is the best place in the U.S. to see the aurora borealis. Just come between August and April.

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Prepare to be amazed as you watch colorful lights streak through the night sky, practically dancing as they shimmer.

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But April to August brings a unique nature experience, too. Experience the Midnight Sun!

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For 70 straight days, the sun never sets, which is both eerie and beautiful. It also gives you way more time to enjoy hiking around such a beautiful town.

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A trip to Fairbanks is like walking into your favorite storybook.