2020 Meeting Planner Guide

Location, Location, Location Indigenous cultures, northern lights, midnight sun, year-round adventure

Inspiring Places in Wide Open Spaces 175,000 square feet of meeting space in a bucket-list destination

Meeting Success in Fairbanks Professional assistance and planner checklists

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Why settle for a meeting when you can have an ADVENT URE?

With either the northern lights dancing overhead or the midnight sun shining all night long Fairbanks, Alaska, is a perfect destination for conference and meeting planners and attendees. Fairbanks enjoys excellent infrastructure with more than 2,900 guest rooms, 175,000 square feet of meeting and event space, delicious local cuisine and a wealth of conference services.

Home to a vibrant community of just under 100,000, the area offers amenities comparable to most urban destinations. The farthest north city in Alaska and the United States that may be accessed by air, road and rail, assets include professional venues and extraordinary activities like aurora viewing, late night events under the midnight sun, cultural and artistic offerings, and wildlife, birds and landscapes only found in the Far North. Meeting participants from around the state, the country and the world see why Fairbanks, on the banks of the Chena River, has served as a gathering place for hundreds years. Imagine Yourself Here – Explore Fairbanks Responsibly.

Meetings & Conventions Department

ŠState of Alaska/Matt Hage

101 Dunkel Street, Suite 111 Fairbanks, AK 99701-4806 (907) 459-3765 or (907) 459-3768 (907) 459-3787 Fax meetings@explorefairbanks.com www.meetfairbanks.com

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Cover photo by © Aaron Hinkey Aurora Season spans August 21 through April 21. Track real-time aurora activity and find three-day forecasts at explorefairbanks.com

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Patricia Fisher

Explore Fairbanks 28 Why Fairbanks?

31 Itinerary Ideas 32 Fairbanks Area Map 33 Business Index

© State of Alaska/Matt Hage

Facilities, Services & Activities 7 Meeting Facilities 17 Meeting Spaces At-A-Glance 24 Activities, Dining & Services

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Planner Toolkit 2 Meeting & Convention Services 3 Meeting Planner Checklists 4 Meeting Planner Lingo 6 Meeting in the Time of COVID-19

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Downtown Association of Fairbanks

MEET ING & CONVENT ION SERVICES

As a meeting planner, your first step to success is contacting the experts at Explore Fairbanks. The Meetings and Conventions staff has already established relationships, gathered information and ordered supplies. They will be your partner and go the extra mile to offer assistance before, during and after your event. Their goal is to make it easy for you to meet in Fairbanks so you’ll come back again and again.

Requests for Proposals (RFP)

Bid Presentation Assistance

Convention Support Services

• You make one call to us or fill in a form online at meetfairbanks.com.

• We are here to help you market Fairbanks as the perfect spot for your event.

• Explore Fairbanks works with you to make planning a Fairbanks meeting easier!

• We can provide multiple bid packets and create customized presentations.

• We will provide you with contact information for whatever additional services you may need.

• We distribute the information and gather the responses.

• You receive an easy-to-read, customized bid packet.

• This means that you don’t have to make all of those phone calls to check availability and pricing.

Familiarization Trips (FAMs) and Site Visits • We will show your decision makers the highlights of Fairbanks.

• Full itinerary planning for your decision makers includes: accommodations, meeting facilities, dining options, activities and attractions.

• Are you a local planner? This service is available to you as well!

• We want all planners to have an opportunity to see everything that Fairbanks has to offer their event.

• Some costs may be associated with FAM activities and transportation.

• Check out our planner video for a sneak peek at meeting facilities at meetfairbanks.com.

• Coming soon: virtual site visits.

• In some cases, we will even accompany you and assist with the bid presentation.

Promotional and Welcome Materials • We will help gather welcome letters from Fairbanks area officials.

• We will provide Visitors Guides and Winter Guides.

• We will provide a link to our award-winning destination video featuring the beauty and grandeur of Fairbanks.

• We can customize a virtual or print promotional postcard for your meeting to send to potential attendees.

• We will assist with requesting rail and air transportation discounts.

• We will produce and distribute welcome signs that are posted around town to greet your attendees.

• Ask us for recommendations for a traditional Alaska Native welcome and land acknowledgment.

Golden Heart Greeter Volunteers • Availability of Golden Heart Greeter Volunteers will be dependent upon local pandemic-related mandates.

• These community volunteers are the embodiment of Fairbanks’ warm welcome.

• Explore Fairbanks will provide a link to our website, explorefairbanks.com.

• They will greet people upon arrival at the airport.

• We maintain an online photo bank for your promotional materials.

• They can be scheduled to stuff delegate bags.

• In some instances, our staff may travel to the prior year’s event to promote attendance.

• They can staff an information booth at your event to answer all Fairbanksrelated questions.

Explore Fairbanks is a not-for-profit corporation, so many services are offered to event planners free of charge.

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© Chris McLennan

MEET ING PLANNER CHECKLISTS Every event has its own timeline. The following general checklists are for your use. The timing of your event will dictate if and when each of these steps should be taken. No matter the size of your meeting, when it is, or at what stage you are in the planning process, Explore Fairbanks is here to lighten your workload. Call the friendly Explore Fairbanks Meetings and Conventions staff to discuss the needs of your event.

• Contact Explore Fairbanks Meetings and Conventions • Set your timeline with due dates • Determine your agenda: sessions, breakouts, meal functions • Know the number of meeting spaces needed and your preferred set-up(s)

• Reduce conference swag and printed materials • Ask about sourcing local food and donating left-over food from MeetGreen www.myeventfootprint.com

Safety & Security Checklist • Do you see smoke detectors, sprinklers, fire extinguishers and an AED?

• Set your budget: space rental, food, advertising, décor/entertainment

• Who is responsible for security during your event?

• Determine food and beverage needs

• What sanitation protocols are in place in public spaces and back-ofthe-house?

• Determine audio, visual, virtual and connectivity needs • Set sponsorship levels and registration fees • Site inspection at your venue(s) – meeting only or meeting and accommodations • Carefully review contract, negotiate, understand the words used (see Lingo – page 4).

Sustainability Checklist • Ask for recycling at the venue(s) • Ask to take part in a back-of-thehouse tour • Request that no individually bottled water be served • Ask for a towel reuse program in guest rooms • Request water glasses are not prefilled • Ask for electronic signage; reuse physical signage

• What, if any, mitigation behaviors are expected of attendees: wearing masks, physical distancing, hand sanitizing?

• Review force majeure and cancellation clauses; evaluate various event insurance • Create a risk management policy statement; share it with vendors and registrants • Have a crisis communication/risk mitigation plan; schedule a meeting with venue representatives to share your plan and review theirs

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Basic ADA Checklist • Understand that there are a variety of disabilities, visible and not visible: mobility, visual, hearing, verbal, cognitive, seizure disorders, chemical sensitivities, food allergies and more • Ask an open-ended question about accommodations needed in the registration process; make your website accessible • At your site inspection evaluate or ask about: entrances and exits, front desk access, elevators, public restrooms, guest room kits, service animals, policies and arrangements for personal care attendants, seating options, air quality, food and beverage labeling • Consider: assistive equipment providers, American Sign Language interpreters, presentation and handout modifications, allowing enough time between sessions, and aisles and corridors without obstructions • Addressing ADA accommodations in the planning process makes for a better experience for everyone

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Basics Checklist

Planning our Fairbanks meeting was a very positive experience!

Michelle Daml, Co-Chair, Alaska Cross Content Conference

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Explore Fairbanks/Sherman Hogue

MEET ING PLANNER LINGO When planning a meeting, it is important that everyone use the same definitions to avoid confusion. Here is some of the most used language you might hear, as well as terminology related to digital and virtual platforms that has become part of the standard lexicon: Site Inspection – Opportunity to personally visit and meet the staff of prospective venues and hotels or attractions to determine how these will fit a planner’s needs. Planners can ask questions, view guest rooms, meeting spaces, food and beverage services, audio/visual services, venue layout and other event logistics. Recent travel restrictions call for a pivot to virtual site inspections with video and imagery to review when you can’t get there in person!

Webinar – Ideally used for small meetings and collaboration sessions for up to a couple of hundred participants.

With webinars presenters can share their screen, use whiteboard markup, have an instant message chat box for their attendees and two-way audio/video.

Webinars allow for more interaction between presenter(s) and attendees.

Webcast – Used for large-scale events that require high quality audio/video and broadcast with one-way audio/ video. Webcast can accommodate a few presenters and a large audience up to tens of thousands of attendees.

Virtual Meeting – Participants from various locations communicate and interact directly with each other and the speakers.

Virtual Conference – Allows remote participants to access live onsite meetings and events from their computers worldwide. Attendees access the conference through a conference website or video conferencing tool.

Types of Virtual Conferences • Video Conference – Allows participants to not only hear but also see each other during a meeting

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with a computer video camera and microphone or camera on a mobile device with video conference providers like Skype, Zoom, and ezTalks.

• Teleconference – Connects meeting participants via phone lines either by use of landlines or cellular devices allowing numerous people to connect simultaneously from multiple locations.

• Web Conference – An umbrella term used to describe the process of using the Internet and a web browser to connect individuals or groups together from different locations for educational or training webinars, collaborative online meetings, video conferencing, or live presentations in real time.

Hybrid Meeting – A meeting that has a real-time, in-person component as well as a virtual component. These meetings could include a webinar with an in-person presentation or a keynote presentation is broadcast on the Web to attendees who are unable to attend.

HD Video & Audio – High definition video and crystal-clear audio enable face-to-face business collaboration in real time.

Meeting Control – Full control of online meetings, easily authorize presenter, lock meeting rooms and much more.

File & Screen Sharing – Ability to share information, slides, etc. on your screen with attendees.

Tentative-Hold – A space temporarily held by a facility or venue for a specific date pending a definite booking.

Right of First Refusal – A contractual right under which the party providing a service/product gives the buying party the first opportunity to book; should the seller find themselves in a position where another party later expresses interest in their services on the same date/time they must first contact the initial party. Once called the initial party must decide at that time to either book or release.

24-Hour Hold – Where a room or event space is held by contract for a planner for 24 hours and cannot be committed to another party within that time.

Audio Visual - Equipment to assist presenter in sharing information to attendees such as projectors, screens, microphones, podiums, whiteboards, etc.

Room Flip – The change-over process of reconfiguring a room from one setup to another such as from a classroom setting to a dinner reception.

Meeting Venue and Food & Beverage Definitions: Deposit – A specified monetary amount required to secure the event.

Indemnification – Policy that protects the venue, its owners, employees and representatives from claims, damages or losses to persons or property in connection to the event except for claims arising out of the negligence or willful misconduct of the venue.

Liability Waiver – Planner and attendees understand that there are inherent risks involved when people gather; they acknowledge this risk and

MEETING PLANNER LINGO release the venue of liability for illness or injury.

Function Space – Meeting room assigned to hold the event or meeting.

Final Guarantee – The confirmed minimum number of meals the event will be charged for, whether or not those meals are actually served, usually required 3 to 5 days prior to the event.

Covers – The actual number of meals served, which could be higher or lower than the guarantee. If higher, customer is charged for the number of meals; if lower, customer is charged for the guarantee.

Minimum – The minimum catering revenue set by the venue. If the minimum is not met there could be additional charges.

Overset – The number of meals or settings the venue will prepare over what you have guaranteed, usually 2% - 5% of your guarantee. Discuss this in contract negotiations.

Hotel Guest Accommodation Terms: Room Attrition Clause – The percentage of rooms that must be filled to avoid a financial penalty.

Room Block – A group of guest rooms that a hotelier puts on hold at a specific “negotiated” rate for a group of people. Typically, a block needs to have 10 or more rooms to qualify for the potential for special rates or concessions.

TYPES OF SET UPS AND TABLE ARRANGEMENT OPTIONS

These are traditional set-ups. Variations in physical distancing recommendations will undoubtedly occur. While the number of people who can fit in any given space may change, the diagram definitions still hold true.

Banquet Round tables with 8 or 10 chairs set around them.

May or may not have staging and/or a head table.

Used for meal functions. Two to four chairs may be removed so that no one’s back faces the front of the room; this is called Half-Moon or Crescent Rounds.

This arrangement is more conducive to functions with extensive programs but will seat fewer attendees.

Theater Rows of chairs facing the front of the room, usually with a center aisle. Standard set up for sessions that do not require extensive note-taking. Maximizes room occupancy but is not recommended when food is being served.

Classroom Rows of tables with chairs facing the front of the room, usually with a center aisle. More comfortable than theater-style seating for longer sessions, but allows for fewer attendees. Useful when presenters distribute materials, attendees have laptops or workbooks, and when food and beverages are being served.

Hollow Square Rectangular tables placed end to end to form a square (or rectangle) with chairs placed around the outside.

Facilitates communication within the group when there is no presenter. One side of the square may be left open for a U-shape. U-shape is more useful if there is a presenter. Tables may be arranged with no hollow space in the middle for smaller groups, this is called Conference or Board Room.

Comp Rooms – Concession by the hotel during bids or negotiations to provide a complimentary or “comp” room or room nights at a ratio of the total number of paid rooms or room nights.

Comp Upgrade – An agreement to provide an upgraded room at the negotiated standard room rate.

Master Bill/Master Folio – Set up for all charges that will be paid by the contact for the group or event rather than an individual attendee or guest.

Explore Fairbanks/Sherman Hogue

Block Release Date – The date when either reservations must be made or guaranteed after which the hotel will release the unused rooms back into their general inventory to be booked.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the ways in which we travel, live and gather. Eventually, the situation will be contained, but most experts agree that there will be lasting changes for business and meetings. The list below is not meant to be exhaustive, and some of the suggested actions may change in time, but the safety and security of attendees will always be important to those who plan and host meetings. People want to meet again and are craving social interaction. Sanitize your hands and don your mask and with a little careful planning and testing you can have your next meeting in the land of the midnight sun and the aurora borealis.

COVID-19 Detailed Checklist Contact Explore Fairbanks Meetings and Conventions Department for information on: • Local mandates and restrictions • Updates on meeting and accommodations providers’ sanitation protocols • Meeting room occupancy data Determine safety procedures and communicate these to your attendees • Will you require masks and hand sanitizer usage? Consider these as branding/sponsorship opportunities

Consider hands-free/contactless registration and hotel check-in Discuss public space and meeting space signage and cleaning with venue staff; communicate these to your attendees. Spaces to consider directional/instructional signage and extra cleaning: • Elevators • Hallways • Restrooms • Physical distancing for queues • Entrances, exits and traffic flow

• What type of personal greetings are not recommended?

• Handshakes, hugs, etc.

Bill Wright/Explore Fairbanks

• What screening will be in place?

• Negative test results?

• Daily temperature checks?

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Evaluate food and beverage options • Consider staggered breaks to reduce lines • Offer pre-packaged items • Have catering personnel staff and serve at coffee and food stations • Add additional food stations and bars Post-meeting debrief and review • What worked? What didn’t?

• What could be done differently next time?

• Ask for feedback from hotel/venue staff and from attendees

Sherman Hogue/ Explore Fairbanks

MEET ING IN T HE T IME OF COVID-19

MEET ING FACILIT IES

Select your meeting site from Alaskan rustic, upscale lodges, full-service hotels, scenic bed and breakfasts, or spacious arenas. In this section you will find detailed information about featured meeting facilities including photographs, floor plans and amenities.

MEETING FACILITIES WITH LODGING 8 Chena Hot Springs Resort 14 Grande Denali Lodge 14 La Quinta Inn & Suites 9 Pike’s Waterfront Lodge 10 Sophie Station Suites 15 SpringHill Suites by Marriott® Fairbanks 11 Wedgewood Resort 12 Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center MEETING FACILITIES WITHOUT LODGING 16 Aurora Pointe 16 Carlson Center 13 Raven Landing Center

Sherman Hogue/Explore Fairbanks

Room set-up occupancy grids do not take into account any enhanced physical distancing protocols.

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MEETING FACILITIES

17600 Chena Hot Springs Rd Fairbanks, AK 99712 (907) 451-8104 Fax: (907) 451-8151 frontdesk@chenahotsprings.com www.chenahotsprings.com

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urrounded by Alaska’s beautiful wilderness, Chena Hot Springs Resort is an inviting space where our meeting rooms can be arranged to suit your needs and presentation requirements. We can accommodate and fully service small- to medium-size meetings.

With options of 88 lodge rooms and cabins that include your hot springs pass to enjoy our natural, outdoor pool and Jacuzzis, treat yourself to a relaxing evening after your meetings. A full-service restaurant, bar and catering staff makes for a variety of choices to meet every spending plan.

Amenities: Shuttle Service, Fee-Based In-Room Coffee Makers On-Site Catering On-Site Restaurant & Lounge

Free Local Calls Cable TV, Limited Gift Shop In-Room Hairdryers Swimming Pool

Whirlpool Laundry Facilities Free Parking WiFi, Fee-Based All Rooms Non-Smoking

Total Guest Rooms: 88 • Accessible Rooms: 2

Meeting Space Sq. Ft. Size

Theater

Banquet

Classroom

Reception

Arctic Celebrations 1,260 30x42 100 150 64 150

Chena 736 23x32 50 75 40 75

Above Combined 1,996 30x74 150 200 100 200

Conference 532 14x38 40 30 30 30

Activity Center 2,100 70x30 125 - 90

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Activitorium 3,589 40x89 240 240 200 240

MEETING FACILITIES

1850 Hoselton Rd Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 456-4500 Toll Free: (877) 774-2400 Fax: (907) 456-4515 info@pikeslodge.com www.pikeslodge.com

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n the Chena River, Pike’s Waterfront Lodge offers a unique mix of meeting, dining and sleeping options. We have five meeting rooms and 208 sleeping rooms to choose from including standard rooms, deluxe river views, cabins, suites, Jacuzzi and fireplace rooms. Amenities include: Aveda products, 24-hour exercise room, free internet, cable, laundry, aromatherapy steam room and sauna, in-room coffee/ tea service, hairdryer, microwave and refrigerator. For meetings we provide catering and dining options including the Captain’s Lounge, Binkley Room and Pike’s Landing. We specialize in meetings or events up to 160 people. Pike’s will take good care of you and your guests while providing a true Alaskan atmosphere.

Amenities: Aveda Products Shuttle Service In-Room Coffee Makers On-Site Catering On-Site Restaurant & Lounge 24-Hour Free Business Center Free Local Calls

Cable TV 24-Hour Free Exercise Room 24-Hour Gift Shop In-Room Hairdryers Steam Room Dry Sauna Laundry Facilities Free Parking Free WiFi

Aurora Glass Conservatory Alaskan Theater/Library Summer Gardens Hot & Cold Continental Breakfast Included winter only 100% Non-Smoking Bocce Ball & Mini Golf Evening Fire Pits

Total Guest Rooms: 208 • Accessible Rooms: 9

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Meeting Space

Sq. Ft.

Size

Theater

Banquet

Classroom

Reception

Binkley I 875 25x35 60 40 30 60 Binkley II 1,925 55x35 120 70 60 150 Binkley, full 2,800 80x35 250 160 120 250

Captain’s Lounge* 864 18x48 30 30 - 40

Fireside* 380 19x21 - - - 20 Piano* 532 19x27 - - - 20 Fireweed 1,210 60x21 60 50 30 60

Alyeska Board Room

546

21x26

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15

15

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Conservatory 400 20x20 - - - 20

Library/Theater 494 26x19 - - - 30 *Rooms that are not enclosed.

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MEETING FACILITIES

1717 University Ave Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 479-3650 Toll Free: (800) 528-4916 Fax: (907) 451-6376 askus@fountainheadhotels.com www.sophiestationsuites.com

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ophie Station Suites, minutes from shopping, the airport and the University of Alaska Fairbanks, is the choice for small meetings.

With 148 fully-equipped suites and catering service from Zach’s Restaurant, your event worries are over. Solid Internet access, complete A/V resources and catering by Zach’s combine to make Sophie’s perfect for business meetings and presentations. The Board Room and Express Room are ideal for intimate gatherings and small receptions.

When your event is in need of space for up to 70 guests, the surroundings of Zach’s Restaurant can be put to use for a private event. The staff at Sophie’s and Zach’s will make sure your next meeting is professionally arranged with exceptional attention to detail.

Amenities: Free Shuttle Service In-Room Coffee Makers On-Site Catering On-Site Restaurant & Lounge

Business Center Free Local Calls Cable TV Fitness Room Gift Shop

In-Room Hairdryers Laundry Facilities Free Parking Free WiFi Non-Smoking Rooms

Total Guest Rooms: 148 • Accessible Rooms: 4

Meeting Space

Board Room 595 17x35 30 24 24 30

Sq. Ft.

Size

Theater

Banquet

Classroom

Reception

Express Room 1,944 54x36 - 45 - 45

Zach’s Restaurant 920 20x46 - 70 - 70

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MEETING FACILITIES

212 Wedgewood Dr Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 452-1442 Toll Free: (800) 528-4916 Fax: (907) 451-8184 events@fountainheadhotels.com www.wedgewoodresortalaska.com

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eet at Wedgewood Resort, Fairbanks’ best location for multi-purpose events. Tucked away on 105 acres, surrounded by a wildlife sanctuary and nature trails, Wedgewood Resort is the ideal place to experience the natural beauty Fairbanks, Alaska, has to offer. Our venue’s versatility is ideal for ceremonies, receptions, intimate dinners, holiday parties and corporate functions. Our team has an excellent track record for creativity, excellent food and exemplary service, so your job as easy as possible. Uniquely Alaskan, the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum is for unforgettable events. With 25,000 sq. ft. of vintage auto and fashion displays, this setting turns any occasion into a stylish reception for up to 400 or more people.

Amenities: Free Shuttle Service In-Room Coffee Makers On-Site Catering On-Site Restaurant & Lounge

Business Center Free Local Calls Cable TV Fitness Center Gift Shop

In-Room Hairdryers Laundry Facilities Free Parking Free WiFi Non-Smoking Rooms

Total Guest Rooms: 462 • Accessible Rooms: 7

Meeting Space

Sq. Ft.

Size

Theater

Banquet

Classroom

Reception

Borealis 2,726 47x58 250 225 140 225 Taiga Center 2,640 44x60 200

- 100 200

Gazebo 1,833 39x47 150 80 60 150

Garden 1,365 35x39 80 48 24 60

Board Room 667 18x37 50 32 40 50

Auto Museum 6,000 45x60 - - - 400 to

95x240 - - - 600

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MEETING FACILITIES

813 Noble St Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 456-7722 Toll Free: (800) 544-0970 Fax: (907) 451-7478 info@westmarkhotels.com www.westmarkhotels.com

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ocated near the Chena River in downtown Fairbanks, the Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center is the premier property among Fairbanks hotels.

With 400 guest rooms, this full amenity property has more than 17,000 square feet of meeting space and 13 breakout rooms—perfect for business meetings, conventions or other large functions. The Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center has something to offer every traveler.

Hotel guests can enjoy our fitness center and stay connected with complimentary wireless Internet.

Enjoy a delicious meal on property at Fairbanks’ “Best Kept Secret” restaurant, the Red Lantern Steak & Spirits, where Halibut Olympia and juicy burgers are served alongside fine wines and locally crafted microbrews.

Amenities: In-Room Coffee Makers On-Site Catering On-Site Restaurant & Lounge Business Center Free Local Calls

Cable TV Exercise Room Gift Shop In-Room Hairdryers Laundry Facilities Free Parking

Free WiFi Continental Breakfast Included winter only Non-Smoking Rooms

Total Guest Rooms: 400 • Accessible Rooms: 24

Meeting Space Sq. Ft. Size Theater Banquet Classroom

Reception

Gold, full 5,400 60x90 400 400 250 500

Gold, 2/3 3,600 60x60 300 250 175 300

Gold, 1/3 1,800 30x60 120 100 80 150

Northern Latitudes* 3,300 60x55 250 200 90 200

Tanana Trade Center* 1,884 46x41 - - - Yukon 2,080 32x65 100 80 60 100

Minto 1,536 32x48 100 80 60 100

Rampart 828 23x36 50 40 30 50

Harper Board Room 720 30x24 - - 18**

Chena 480 20x24 40 30 18 40

#108 263 14x19 - - 12** 25

#110 263 14x19 - - 12** 25

#112 263 14x19 - - 12** 25

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*Available October-April **Conference Style

MEETING FACILITIES

1222 Cowles St Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 328-5458 Fax: (907) 328-5455 catering@ravenlanding.org www.ravenlanding.org

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entrally located in Fairbanks, Raven Landing Center is the core of the Raven Landing Senior Community. Built for the entire community, this facility features five unique catering rooms. Rent them individually, or the entire center for your complete conference. Opened in 2014, Raven Landing Center serves meetings or events from 15 to 350. Our elegant Raven Hall offers stunning views through the windows that rise to a 31’ ceiling. The Founder’s Conference Room features state of the art equipment for audio and visual presentations. Full service catering from our DEC-approved kitchen featuring farm-fresh entrees including vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. Daily meal service. Public and private dining rooms.

Amenities: Free Parking Free WiFi

On-Site Catering On-Site Dining Meeting facility without lodging • Accessible

Meeting Space

Sq. Ft.

Size

Theater

Banquet

Classroom

Reception

Raven Hall 3,075 66x44 275 160 200 357

Multi-Purpose Room 768 32x24 60 40 40 50

Conference Room*

403

13x31

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16

26*

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Meditation Room 210 15x14 10 6 - Fireplace Lounge 910 35x26 55 35 - 50 *16 seats at conference table, 10 seats around perimeter

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MEETING FACILITIES

Mile 238 Parks Hwy Denali Park, AK 99755 (907) 683-5100 Toll Free: (855) 683-8600 sales@denalialaska.com www.denalialaska.com

Amenities: Free Shuttle Service In-Room Coffee Makers In-Room Refrigerator On-Site Catering

In-Room Hairdryers Free WiFi Free Parking Non-Smoking Rooms

On-Site Restaurant & Lounge Business Center Free AV Equipment Cable TV

Total Guest Rooms: 166 • Accessible Rooms: 4

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ring your meetings to new heights. Overlooking Sugarloaf Mountain and Denali National Park, your attendees are high above it all at the Grande Denali Lodge.

Comfortable spacious rooms, Alaskan hospitality and great food await. We overlook nature at its finest!

Meeting Space

Sq. Ft.

Size

Theater

Banquet

Classroom

Reception

Sugarloaf Room 1,176 28x42 100 96 40 100

4920 Dale Rd Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 328-6300 Fax: (907) 328-0914 lq6909gm@laquinta.com www.wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta/ fairbanks-alaska/la-quinta-fairbanksairport/overview

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onveniently located near the Fairbanks International Airport, La Quinta Inn & Suites welcomes groups up to 300 people. Free airport/rail shuttle, on-site restaurant and lounge, free high speed WiFi, A/V equipment rentals, full-service catering department, 100% smoke free. Let our professional staff assist you with your event planning.

Amenities: Free Shuttle Service In-Room Coffee Makers On-Site Catering On-Site Restaurant & Lounge Business Center Free Local Calls Cable TV Total Guest Rooms: 113 Accessible Rooms: 6

Meeting Space

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In-Room Iron/Ironing Board Free WiFi Free Parking Continental Breakfast Available Non-Smoking Rooms

Exercise Room Gift Shop In-Room Hairdryers Laundry Facilities In-Room Refrigerator/ Microwave

Sq. Ft.

Size

Theater

Banquet

Classroom

Reception

Glacier 2,800 50x60 300 180 150 250 Yukon Quest 1,305 45x29 70 60 30 75

Finish Line Restaurant

1,400

47x30

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96

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MEETING FACILITIES Amenities: Free Shuttle Service In-Room Coffee Makers On-Site Catering On-Site Restaurant & Lounge Business Center Free Local Calls Cable TV Exercise Room

575 1st Ave Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 451-6552 Toll Free: (800) 314-0858 Fax: (907) 451-6553 lisa.simons@marriott.com www.marriott.com/faish

Non-Smoking Rooms In-Room Hairdryers Swimming Pool Whirlpool Laundry Facilities Free Parking Free WiFi Hot & Cold Continental Breakfast

Total Guest Rooms: 140 • Accessible Rooms: 14

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ur meeting rooms are light and airy, with a contemporary feel that encourages the flow of ideas. We offer multiple catering options to satisfy your needs and budget.

Guest rooms are also available and offer separate areas for sleeping, eating and working.

Meeting Space

Sq. Ft.

Size

Theater

Banquet

Classroom

Reception

Conference Room 528 25x22 45 - 21 50 Discovery Room 529 23x23 30 - 21 50 Board Room 226 11x23 - - - 25

Thanks so much for the wonderful tour of venues around Fairbanks! I was born and raised in Fairbanks and I still visited several sites that were new to me, which I’m excited to use. I really appreciate your enthusiasm and helpfulness and look forward to working with Explore Fairbanks to host many future meetings and events in the Golden Heart City.

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Kelly Eagan, Event Planner, Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks

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MEETING FACILITIES

570 Funk Rd Fairbanks, AK 99712 (907) 880-3314 info@aurorapointe.net www.aurorapointe.net

Amenities: Coffee and Tea Service Projection and TV Screens

Music System Tables and Linens

Free Parking

Meeting facility without lodging • Accessible

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e are nestled on 280 acres of privately-owned farmland with panoramic views of the isolated Alaskan wilderness. With just an easy 15-minute drive from downtown Fairbanks, guests arrive at our premier locale for an adaptable and authentic meeting experience.

Lodging available on property for unique getaways and daily retreats from the ordinary.

2010 2nd Ave Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 451-7800 Fax: (907) 451-1195 kbaysinger@fnsb.us www.carlson-center.com

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ocated on the banks of the Chena River with plenty of free parking and WiFi, the Carlson Center features over 45,000 square feet of meeting and exhibition space, as well as a fullservice catering department. The professional and experienced staff is ready to assist you with your event planning.

Meeting Space

Amenities: Free Parking Free WiFi

Size

Theater

Banquet

Classroom

Reception

On-Site Catering Only A/V Equipment Available

Meeting facility without lodging • Accessible

Meeting Space

Sq. Ft.

Size

Theater

Banquet

Classroom

Reception

Arena Floor 34,018 233x146 1,600 1,400 1,000 2,500

North Star & Pioneer

6,220

67x91

550

240

300

500

Pioneer 3,850 64x67 450 150 200 200 Prow

3,000

63x75

150

80

100

200

North Star 2,370 27x75 150 100 80 150

Multi Purpose Room 1

238

17x14

20

10

12

15

Multi Purpose Room 2

238

17x14

20

10

12

15

Multi Purpose Room 3

176

16x11

20

10

12

15

Multi Purpose Room 4

176

16x11

20

10

12

15

Northern Lights Room 900 30x30 80 60 60 80 Foraker Room 1,600 40x40 100 80 80 100

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Sq. Ft.

Activity Center 2,165 40x55 160 160 60 200

Alaska Room 480 24x20 50 30 20 20

MEET ING SPACES AT-A-GLANCE

Fairbanks has venues of all shapes and sizes to accommodate your meeting needs. Whether you are planning for a large international convention or a small corporate retreat, Explore Fairbanks can help you get started on your Fairbanks experience.

MEETING SPACES WITH LODGING 18 Chena Hot Springs Resort 19 Clarion Hotel & Suites 21 Grande Denali Lodge 21 Hampton Inn & Suites 20 Hotel North Pole 19 La Quinta Inn & Suites 19 Pike’s Waterfront Lodge 20 Sophie Station Suites 20 SpringHill Suites by MarriottŽ Fairbanks 18 Wedgewood Resort 18 Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center

Sherman Hogue/Explore Fairbanks

MEETING SPACES WITHOUT LODGING 23 Aurora Pointe 23 Birch Hill Cross Country Ski Center 22 Carlson Center 22 Fairbanks Curling Club 23 Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center 22 Pioneer Park 22 Raven Landing Center Spaces are organized into two sections: with onsite lodging and without onsite lodging. Within these two sections properties are listed in descending order by total square feet of meeting and event space. Room set-up occupancy grids do not take into account any enhanced physical distancing protocols.

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MEETING SPACES WITH LODGING In descending order by total square feet meeting space

Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center • see ad on page 12 813 Noble St, Fairbanks, AK 99701

Total square feet 17,017

Sq. Ft. Size Theater Banquet Classroom

(907) 456-7722, Fax: (907) 451-7478

Reception

Gold, full 5,400 60x90 400 400 250 500

Gold, 2/3 3,600 60x60 300 250 175 300 info@westmarkhotels.com, www.westmarkhotels.com

Gold, 1/3 1,800 30x60 120 100 80 150 Total Guest Rooms: 400

Northern Latitudes* 3,300 60x55 250 200 90 200 Accessible Rooms: 24

Tanana Trade Center* 1,884 46x41 - - - Yukon 2,080 32x65 100 80 60 100 Free WiFi, Free Parking

Minto 1,536 32x48 100 80 60 100 Conveniently located in downtown Fairbanks, the Westmark offers the most

Rampart 828 23x36 50 40 30 50 meeting space of any hotel in Fairbanks. Our professional staff is able to

Harper Board Room 720 30x24 - - 18** handle groups from 10 to 400 with ease.

Chena 480 20x24 40 30 18 40

#108 263 14x19 - - 12** 25

#110 263 14x19 - - 12** 25 *Available October-April **Conf.

Style

#112 263 14x19 - - 12** 25 Toll Free: (800) 544-0970

Wedgewood Resort Conferences & Auto Museum Receptions • see ad on page 11 212 Wedgewood Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99701

Sq. Ft. Size

(907) 452-1442, Fax: (907) 451-8184

Toll Free: (800) 528-4916

Theater

Total square feet 15,231 Banquet

Classroom

Reception

Borealis 2,726 47x58 250 225 140 225 Taiga Center 2,640 44x60 200

- 100 200

events@fountainheadhotels.com, www.wedgewoodresortalaska.com

Total Guest Rooms: 462

Garden 1,365 35x39 80 48 24 60

Accessible Rooms: 7

Board Room 667 18x37 50 32 40 50

Free WiFi, Free Parking

Auto Museum 6,000 45x60 - - - 400 to

95x240 - - - 600

It’s all here! Flexible event spaces complemented by excellent guest service, exceptional catering and spacious natural surroundings.

Gazebo 1,833 39x47 150 80 60 150

Chena Hot Springs Resort • see ad on page 8 17600 Chena Hot Springs Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99712

Total square feet 8,217

(907) 451-8104, Fax: (907) 451-8151

Sq. Ft. Size

frontdesk@chenahotsprings.com, www.chenahotsprings.com

Arctic Celebrations 1,260 30x42 100 150 64 150

Total Guest Rooms: 88

Classroom

Reception

Chena 736 23x32 50 75 40 75

Sherman Hogue/Explore Fairbanks

A distinctive meeting location. Enjoy wildlife, scenery and the great outdoors.

Relax and select our one-of-a-kind destination for your next meeting.

Conference 532 14x38 40 30 30 30

Activity Center 2,100 70x30 125 - 90

Activitorium 3,589 40x89 240 240 200 240

Bill Wright/Explore Fairbanks

WiFi (fee), Free Parking

Pike’s Landing

Banquet

Above Combined 1,996 30x74 150 200 100 200

Accessible Rooms: 2

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Theater

MEETING SPACES WITH LODGING In descending order by total square feet meeting space

Pike’s Waterfront Lodge • see ad on page 9

Total square feet 7,226

1850 Hoselton Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 456-4500, Fax: (907) 456-4515

Sq. Ft. Size

Toll Free: (877) 774-2400

info@pikeslodge.com, www.pikeslodge.com

Total Guest Rooms: 208

Theater

Banquet

Classroom

Reception

Binkley I 875 25x35 60 40 30 60 Binkley II 1,925 55x35 120 70 60 150 Binkley, full 2,800 80x35 250 160 120 250

Captain’s Lounge* 864 18x48 30 30 - 40

Accessible Rooms: 9

Free WiFi, Free Parking On the Chena River, Pike’s offers a unique mix of dining, meeting and catering options. We specialize in meetings up to 170 attendees along with breakout rooms.

Fireside* 380 19x21 - - - 20 Piano* 532 19x27 - - - 20 Fireweed 1,210 60x21 60 50 30 60

Alyeska Board Room

546

21x26

-

15

15

-

Conservatory 400 20x20 - - - 20

*Rooms that are not enclosed.

Library/Theater 494 26x19 - - - 30

La Quinta Inn & Suites • see ad on page 14

Total square feet 5,505

4920 Dale Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 328-6300, Fax: (907) 328-0914

Sq. Ft. Size

lq6909gm@laquinta.com, www.wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta/fairbanks-alaska/ la-quinta-fairbanks-airport/overview

Total Guest Rooms: 113

Theater

Banquet

Classroom

Reception

Glacier 2,800 50x60 300 180 150 250 Yukon Quest 1,305 45x29 70 60 30 75

Finish Line Restaurant

1,400

47x30

-

96

-

-

Accessible Rooms: 6 Free WiFi, Free Parking Conveniently located near the airport, La Quinta welcomes groups up to 300.

Free airport/rail shuttle, on-site restaurant & lounge, free high speed WiFi, A/V, full-service catering, professional staff.

Clarion Hotel & Suites

Total square feet 3,943

95 10th Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 891-7231, Fax: (907) 459-2720

Sq. Ft. Size

reservations@clarionfairbanks.com www.choicehotels.com/alaska/fairbanks/clarion-hotels/ak038?source=lb

Yukon 1,178 19x62 110 72 48 150

Tanana 750 25x30 50 40 24 50

Total Guest Rooms: 128

Chena Bistro 2,015 65x31 - 125 - -

Theater

Banquet

Classroom

Reception

Accessible Rooms: 2 Free WiFi, Free Parking

Our centrally located hotel, on-site restaurant and spacious meeting rooms

© State of Alaska/Michael DeYoung

Explore Fairbanks/Sherman Hogue

create the perfect environment for whatever needs you may have while visiting the Golden Heart City.

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MEETING SPACES WITH LODGING In descending order by total square feet meeting space

Sophie Station Suites • see ad on page 10

Total square feet 3,459

1717 University Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 479-3650, Fax: (907) 451-6376

Sq. Ft. Size

Toll Free: (800) 528-4916

askus@fountainheadhotels.com, www.sophiestationsuites.com

Express Room 1,944 54x36 - 45 - 45

Total Guest Rooms: 148

Zach’s Restaurant 920 20x46 - 70 - 70

Accessible Rooms: 4

Theater

Banquet

Classroom

Reception

Board Room 595 17x35 30 24 24 30

Free WiFi, Free Parking Clean and friendly with attention to detail. Wonderfully suited to small business meetings or gatherings. Close to airport and UAF. Excellent catering from Zach’s Restaurant, a Fairbanks favorite.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott® Fairbanks • see ad on page 15

Total square feet 1,283

575 1st Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 451-6552, Fax: (907) 451-6553

Toll Free: (800) 314-0858

Conference Room 528 25x22 45 - 21 50

lisa.simons@marriott.com, www.marriott.com/faish Total Guest Rooms: 140

Sq. Ft.

Size

Theater

Banquet

Classroom

Reception

Discovery Room 529 23x23 30 - 21 50 Board Room 226 11x23 - - - 25

Accessible Rooms: 14 Free WiFi, Free Parking Our meeting rooms are newly renovated, light and airy, with a contemporary feel that encourages the flow of ideas. We offer multiple catering options to satisfy your needs and budget.

Hotel North Pole

Total square feet 1,200

449 N Santa Claus Ln, North Pole, AK 99705 (907) 488-4800, Fax: (907) 488-4816

Toll Free: (877) 488-4801

Conference Room 1,200 25x48 100 100 60 180

Sq. Ft.

Size

Theater

Banquet

Classroom

Reception

info@hotelnorthpole.com, www.hotelnorthpole.com Total Guest Rooms: 70 Accessible Rooms: 6 Free WiFi, Free Parking Located near Fairbanks and military bases. Free continental breakfast, WiFi, fitness and business centers. Year-round Santa Suite.

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I will definitely call on you and use the wonderful resources you shared on this site inspection tour should any opportunities come my way to plan or manage events in Fairbanks.

Terese Kaptur, Program Director, Healing through Music and Dance, Bethel Community Services Foundation

MEETING SPACES WITH LODGING In descending order by total square feet meeting space

Grande Denali Lodge • see ad on page 14

Total square feet 1,176

Mile 238 Parks Hwy, Denali Park, AK 99755 (907) 683-5100

Toll Free: (855) 683-8600

Sugarloaf Room 1,176 28x42 100 96 40 100

Sq. Ft.

Size

Theater

Banquet

Classroom

Reception

sales@denalialaska.com, www.denalialaska.com Total Guest Rooms: 166 Accessible Rooms: 4 Free WiFi, Free Parking Summer only property Overlooking Sugarloaf Mountain and Denali National Park, your attendees are high above it all at the Grande Denali Lodge. Comfortable spacious rooms, Alaskan hospitality and great food await.

Hampton Inn & Suites

Total square feet 625

433 Harold Bentley Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 451-1502, Fax: (907) 451-1503

Toll Free: (800) HAMPTON

Meeting Room 625 25x25 35 32 25 35

Sq. Ft.

Size

Theater

Banquet

Classroom

Reception

faiak_hampton_suites@hilton.com, www.fairbankssuites.hamptoninn.com Total Guest Rooms: 101 Accessible Rooms: 12 Free WiFi, Free Parking

Karen Wilken/Explore Fairbanks

Meetings for up to 35 people. Complimentary airport/train shuttle, 100% Hampton guarantee. “On the House” hot breakfast for hotel guests.

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MEETING SPACES WITHOUT LODGING In descending order by total square feet meeting space

Carlson Center • see ad on page 16

Total square feet 47,046

2010 2nd Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701

(907) 451-7800, Fax: (907) 451-1195

kbaysinger@fnsb.us, www.carlson-center.com

Accessible: Yes

Free WiFi, Free Parking

Over 45,000 square feet of meeting/exhibit space available. Full-service catering available. Complete event coordination capabilities.

Sq. Ft.

Size

Theater

Banquet

Classroom

Reception

Arena Floor 34,018 233x146 1,600 1,400 1,000 2,500

North Star & Pioneer

6,220

67x91

550

240

300

500

Pioneer 3,850 64x67 450 150 200 200 Prow

3,000

63x75

150

80

100

200

North Star 2,370 27x75 150 100 80 150

Multi Purpose Room 1

238

17x14

20

10

12

15

Multi Purpose Room 2

238

17x14

20

10

12

15

Multi Purpose Room 3

176

16x11

20

10

12

15

Multi Purpose Room 4

176

16x11

20

10

12

15

Northern Lights Room 900 30x30 80 60 60 80 Foraker Room 1,600 40x40 100 80 80 100

Alaska Room 480 24x20 50 30 20 20

Pioneer Park 2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701

Total square feet 16,945 Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts

(907) 459-1087, Fax: (907) 459-1199

pioneerpark@co.fairbanks.ak.us, fairbanksak.myrec.com

Sq. Ft.

Size

Theater

Banquet

Classroom

Reception

Exhibit Hall 6,216 56x111 425 400 250 425

Accessible: Yes

Upper Level 2,467 - - - - 125

Free WiFi, Free Parking

Mezzanine 2,220 20x111 250 250 100 300

Pioneer Park, one of Alaska’s premier parks, offers many beautiful options for your meeting needs, making it an ideal venue for your meeting or function.

Theatre 2,193 - 384 - - Blue Room 899 29x31 75 50 50 75

Pioneer Hall Lobby

1,147

37x31

100

60

60

100

Historic First

Presbyterian Church 648 27x24 50 - - -

Palace Theater 1,155 35x33 100 60 40 144

Raven Landing Center • see ad on page 13

Total square feet 5,366

1222 Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 328-5458, Fax: (907) 328-5455

catering@ravenlanding.org, www.ravenlanding.org

Accessible: Yes

Multi Purpose Room 768 32x24 60 40 40 50

Free WiFi, Free Parking Fairbanks’ newest catering venue with five unique room rentals accommodating groups from 15-350. Specialized catering featuring local produce. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.

Sq. Ft.

Size

Theater

Banquet

Classroom

Reception

Raven Hall 3,075 66x44 275 160 200 357

Conference Room*

403

13x31

-

16

26*

-

Meditation Room 210 15x14 10 6 - Fireplace Lounge 910 35x26 55 35 - 50 *16 seats at conference table, 10 seats around perimeter

Fairbanks Curling Club

Total square feet 3,700

1962 2nd Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 452-CURL

manager@curlfairbanks.org, www.curlfairbanks.org

Accessible: No

Free Parking Our unique meeting and event space offers views to the curling ice, large outdoor deck, fireplace, commercial kitchen and full bar. During the curling season (Oct-Mar), Learn-to-Curl classes available.

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Sq. Ft.

Size

Theater

Banquet

Classroom

Reception

Trophy Room 3,700 93x32 400 225 225 400 Trophy Room A

1,504

47x32

150

96

100

150

Trophy Room B 2,200 46x48 200 160 125 150

MEETING SPACES WITHOUT LODGING In descending order by total square feet meeting space

Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center

Total square feet 3,400

101 Dunkel St, Ste 210, Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 459-3701, Fax: (907) 459-3702

info@morristhompsoncenter.org, www.morristhompsoncenter.org

Accessible: Yes

Free WiFi, Free Parking

Conference Room 600 20x29 - 20 30 -

Sq. Ft.

Size

Theater

Banquet

Classroom

Reception

Theatre 1,900 53x37 100 - - Classroom 900 30x29 40 40 24 -

On the riverfront in downtown Fairbanks, this visitor information an cultural center offers a variety of meeting spaces, 100-seat hi def theatre and exhibits celebrating Interior Alaska.

Total square feet 2,500

Birch Hill Cross Country Ski Center 101 Wilderness Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99701

(907) 457-4488, Fax: (907) 459-1072

parks@fnsb.us, fairbanksak.myrec.com/info/facilities/details. aspx?FacilityID=14701

Assembly Room 2,500 72x38

Sq. Ft.

Size

Theater

Banquet

Classroom

- 250

Reception

- 300

Park open year-round. Ski Center open November-March, Summer by reservation.

Accessible: Yes Free Parking FNSB recreation area consisting of world class cross-country skiing trails and a public ski center in winter. Ski Center assembly rooms with catering kitchen and large deck available for reservation.

Aurora Pointe • see ad on page 16

Total square feet 2,165

570 Funk Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99712 (907) 880-3314

info@aurorapointe.net, www.aurorapointe.net

Accessible: Yes

Sq. Ft.

Size

Theater

Banquet

Classroom

Reception

Activity Center 2,165 40x55 160 160 60 200

Free Parking

Carlson Center

Chena Hot Springs Resort

A unique and private meeting space located a short drive from downtown Fairbanks. Our 2,165 sq ft state of the art building is set to handle small or large meeting needs. Outside catering allowed.

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ACT IVIT IES, DINING & SERVICES

The businesses listed in this section provide you with professional assistance for all your meeting needs, as well as offer ideas on what your attendees can see and do to complete their Alaska adventure. After the meeting day is done, it’s time to have serious fun! Whether your attendees want to shop, dine, hike, visit the Arctic Circle or Denali National Park, or just relax and watch the river flow by, they can connect with the businesses that will fulfill their wishes.

Touch base with the Explore Fairbanks Meetings and Conventions staff or contact the business directly to discuss any operational modifications regarding hours, products or safety protocols.

Sherman Hogue/Explore Fairbanks

25 Additional Lodging 25 Adventure & Activities 26 Conference & Event Services 26 Catering 26 Dining 27 Entertainment & Museums 27 Gift Shops & Specialty Goods 27 Transportation

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ACTIVITIES, DINING & SERVICES

Additional Lodging

Chena Hot Springs Resort

Bear Lodge at Wedgewood Resort, Fountainhead Hotels 

325 Wedgewood Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 456-3642, Fax: (907) 451-6376 Toll Free: (800) 528-4916 askus@fountainheadhotels.com www.fountainheadhotels.com/bear-lodge

One destination—100 Alaskan adventures! Take advantage of the many activities our resort has to offer; ice museum, dog kennel tours and rides, ATV tours, snow machine tours, aurora viewing and more.

Bear Lodge, a popular summertime location nestled between a 75-acre wildlife reserve and a 2,000-acre waterfowl refuge provides 157 spacious guestrooms and a restaurant and bar.

Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge

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17600 Chena Hot Springs Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99712 (907) 451-8104, Fax: (907) 451-8151 frontdesk@chenahotsprings.com, www.chenahotsprings.com

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1255 TVSA Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 328-3500, Fax: (907) 328-3607 Toll Free: (800) 780-7234 info@bestwesternfairbanks.com, www.bestwesternfairbanks.com Located close to the airport. Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge offers free airport shuttle, high-speed WiFi, 100% smoke free and a Grab & Go breakfast. Let our friendly staff take care of you.

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Denali Raft Adventures, Inc.

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Mile 238.6 Parks Hwy, in Rainbow Village RV Park Denali Park, AK 99755 (907) 683-2234, Fax: (907) 683-1281 Toll Free: (888) 683-2234 info@denaliraft.com, www.denaliraft.com Raft with Denali’s first raft company operating since 1974.

2-hr, 4-hr or all-day raft trip with knowledgeable guide and comfortable Gore-Tex drysuits. Choose paddle or oar rafts. Free shuttle.

Just Short of Magic, LLC

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5157 Chena Hot Springs Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99712 (907) 750-0208 eleanor@justshortofmagic.com, www.justshortofmagic.com 3-season sled dogs! Visit our friendly, enthusiastic huskies June-April! Summer kennel tour with ice cream cones, fall ATV rides, premier winter dog sledding! Indoor viewing, winter gear provided.

723 First Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 452-6661 Toll Free: (833) 303-4760 www.bridgewaterhotel.net

Northern Alaska Tour Company  f Alaska’s genuine northern hospitality can be found at the Bridgewater, a 93 room, boutique-style hotel in the heart of downtown Fairbanks overlooking the river, with attentive staff and Alaskan charm.

Candlewood Suites Fairbanks

PO Box 82991, Fairbanks, AK 99708 (907) 474-8600, Fax: (907) 474-4767 Toll Free: (800) 474-1986 adventure@northernalaska.com, www.northernalaska.com

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Discover Alaska’s Arctic! One-day and overnight adventures throughout Alaska’s Arctic featuring the natural history and cultural heritage of the region. Perfect adventure pre/post your meeting!

551 Harold Bentley Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 328-3200, Fax: (907) 374-8004 Toll Free: (877) 424-2449 www.candlewoodsuites.com/fairbanksak

Rod’s Alaskan Guide Service All suite hotel. Full kitchenettes in every room. Pet friendly and free laundry facilities for guests. Outside gazebo with two barbecue grills.

Adventure & Activities

Alaska Fishing and Raft Adventures

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Serving North Pole and Fairbanks (907) 378-1851 rod@rodsalaskanguideservice.com www.rodsalaskanguideservice.com

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525 Halvorson Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709 (800) 819-0737 Toll Free: (800) 819-0737 info@akrivertours.com, www.akrivertours.com

Nov-April—dog sledding: day, aurora sledding; snowmobile: heated helmets and handlebars, clothes incl; ice fish: heated cabin, fish meal, fish under aurora.

Jun-Aug—fishing: salmon, pike, grayling, trout.

Prime adventures for every season in Alaska with Interior’s only year-round full-time fishing guide service. Float/ raft trips, wildlife viewing, ice fishing, aurora viewing, snowmobiling and more.  Open summer only, f Open winter only,  f Open year-round.

Accessible as defined by individual businesses

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ACTIVITIES, DINING & SERVICES Wildlife Sanctuary at Wedgewood Resort

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212 Wedgewood Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 456-3642, Fax: (907) 451-6376 Toll Free: (800) 528-4916 askus@fountainheadhotels.com www.wedgewoodresortalaska.com The Wedgewood Wildlife Sanctuary is a pristine 75-acre wildlife reserve with nature trails surrounding Wander Lake and leading to Creamer’s Field Waterfowl Refuge.

Conference & Event Services Alaska Universal Productions

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2010 2nd Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 451-7800, Fax: (907) 451-1195 kbaysinger@fnsb.us, www.carlson-center.com SAVOR… caters delicious cuisine that is freshly prepared and the perfect choice for the ambiance and needs of every client at any event.

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388 Old Chena Pump Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 456-2200, Fax: (907) 451-0538 lemongrass.alaska@gmail.com, www.lemongrassalaska.com

Your one stop source for all things audio/visual & events, from small meetings to large conferences. Our large inventory of projectors and screens, microphones and speakers, and everything in between.

Lemongrass bringing authentic cuisine from Chiang Mai, Thailand, to Alaska. Serving Fairbanks with Alaska seafood, fresh, healthy, local and authentic Thai cuisine since 1996.

Pike’s Landing Restaurant & Lounge

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4438 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 479-6500, Fax: (907) 479-6513 info@pikeslodge.com, www.pikeslodge.com

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2010 2nd Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 451-7800, Fax: (907) 451-1195 kbaysinger@fnsb.us, www.carlson-center.com The Carlson Center offers a variety of equipment for your event needs, whether your event is on or off site.

Historic Pike’s Landing on the Chena River offers delicious catering in a unique setting. Chef Jeffery “Love” Brooks will create a unique event for you.

Dining

Revel Event Services  f

2760 Phillips Field Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 451-7520 info@revelalaska.com, www.reveleventservices.com

Chena Hot Springs Resort

Planning a wedding, fundraiser or corporate banquet?

The team at Revel can create a unique event just for you.

Along with their parent company AUP, they are Alaska’s only full-service event company.

Your Story Wedding & Event Planning  f

Carlson Center

Lemongrass Thai Cuisine

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2760 Phillips Field Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 451-4833 events@aupak.com, www.aupak.com

Carlson Center

Catering

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17600 Chena Hot Springs Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99712 (907) 451-8104, Fax: (907) 451-8151 frontdesk@chenahotsprings.com, www.chenahotsprings.com Connie’s full-service restaurant and Trails End Lounge are open daily from 7am-10pm. Visit the Aurora Cafe in the Activity Center for soups, salads, sandwiches and snacks.

Open 8am-11pm.

Sherman Hogue/Explore Fairbanks

PO Box 10904, Fairbanks, AK 99710 (907) 460-3547 hello@yourstoryak.com, www.yourstoryak.com Interior Alaska’s full service, event coordination company; setting the standard with style, creativity and attentive service. 20 years experience. Alaskan owned. We love what we do and it shows.

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 Open summer only, f Open winter only,  f Open year-round.

Accessible as defined by individual businesses

ACTIVITIES, DINING & SERVICES Chena’s Alaskan Grill

Santa Claus House

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4200 Boat St, Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 474-0286, Fax: (907) 474-3665 Toll Free: (800) 770-3343 info@riversedge.net, www.riversedge.net Located on the gentle banks of the Chena River, Chena’s Alaskan Grill at River’s Edge Resort proudly features fresh Alaskan seafood & locally inspired dishes. Open daily in season for lunch & dinner.

Finish Line at La Quinta Inn & Suites Fairbanks

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4920 Dale Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 328-6300, Fax: (907) 328-0914 lq6909gm@laquinta.com, www.wyndhamhotels.com/ laquinta/fairbanks-alaska/la-quinta-fairbanks-airport/overview At the Finish Line Restaurant & Lounge you’ll find a relaxed atmosphere, friendly, professional service and a diverse menu, full-service catering department. We are waiting to serve you!

Entertainment & Museums Chena Hot Springs Resort

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17600 Chena Hot Springs Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99712 (907) 451-8104, Fax: (907) 451-8151 frontdesk@chenahotsprings.com, www.chenahotsprings.com Still frozen after fifteen years, stays a cool 25 degrees inside. Have a drink at the ice bar with our year-round ice sculptures. Tours at 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm, 5 pm and 7 pm. $15 adult, $10 youth 6-11.

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Wedgewood Resort, 212 Wedgewood Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 450-2100, Fax: (907) 450-2146 Toll Free: (800) 528-4916 faam@fountainheadhotels.com www.fountainheadmuseum.com Simply nothing like it in Alaska. Impressive, interactive and fun! Experience a stunning display of rare autos and vintage fashions. A very distinctive setting for unforgettable events.

Gift Shops & Specialty Goods Chena Hot Springs Resort

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101 St. Nicholas Dr, North Pole, AK 99705 (907) 488-2200, Fax: (907) 488-5601 Toll Free: (800) 588-4078 info@santaclaushouse.com, www.santaclaushouse.com

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17600 Chena Hot Springs Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99712 (907) 451-8104, Fax: (907) 451-8151 frontdesk@chenahotsprings.com, www.chenahotsprings.com

Home of the Original Letter from Santa since 1952.

Browse through Christmas and Alaskan gifts, toys, souvenirs and collectibles. Enjoy some delicious treats from the Sweet Shop while you browse.

Transportation

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1213 Dolphin Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 452-3337, Fax: (907) 452-6543 Toll Free: (855) 454-8094 jeff@airlinkalaska.com, www.airlinkalaska.com Luxury motorcoach statewide charters and tours and local area shuttle. Quality service at an affordable price!

Alaskan drivers. Not biggest, but the best!

Alaska Railroad

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1031 Alaska Railroad Depot Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 265-2494, Fax: (907) 265-2323 Toll Free: (800) 544-0552 reservations@akrr.com, www.alaskarailroad.com Providing year-round scenic transportation and multi-day adventure packages between Fairbanks, Denali National Park, Talkeetna, Anchorage and Seward, AK.

GoNorth Car & RV Rental

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3713 S Lathrop St, Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 479-7272, Fax: (907) 474-1041 Toll Free: (866) 236-7272 wheels@gonorth-alaska.com, www.gonorth-alaska.com Truck camper, motorhome, 4x4 SUV and truck rental.

Gravel roads permitted. One-way rentals between Anchorage, Fairbanks, Whitehorse and Seattle.

Discounted rates from/to Seattle in spring and fall.

Premier Alaska Tours

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1900 Premier Ct, Anchorage, AK 99502 (907) 279-0001, Fax: (907) 279-0002 Toll Free: (888) 486-8725 laura@touralaska.net, www.premieralaskatours.com Statewide escorted and custom land tours, deluxe dome railcars and year-round motorcoach charter service available. Alaskan owned.

We buy one-of-a-kind items from many Alaskan artists and jewelry makers. Caribou hides are our best seller!

Peruse our selection for unique family gifts to take back home.

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© Frank Stelges/Aurora Bear Photography School

WHY FAIRBANKS? Fairbanks is enjoying a renaissance fueled by entrepreneurial attractions, activities and events that celebrate life in the Far North as well as public arts and spaces, coffee shops and food trucks, restaurants and locally made libations. A spirited place populated by independent, kindhearted, tough-as-nails, creative residents, Fairbanks’ cool factor has flourished in recent years and inspires and intrigues residents and guests alike.

Geographically situated in a sweet spot in the Tanana Valley, Fairbanks has the Brooks Range to the north keeping the Arctic winds at bay and the Alaska Range keeping the wet, coastal weather to the south. You can expect dry weather, dramatic clouds, blue skies, little wind, warm summers and cold winters.

Make sure you pack a sense of adventure as well as seasonal, casual clothing and shoes for your trip. Dressing in layers is recommended regardless of the season as temperatures fluctuate. Summer wear includes shorts, short-sleeved shirts and sandals, but also plan to pack pants, long-sleeved shirts and a light jacket. Winter gear includes parkas, boots, hats, mittens and snow pants for your outdoor adventures.

Check out explorefairbanks.com to view the fun How to Dress for Winter video.

Midnight Sun Season

April 22 through August 20 Fairbanks experiences 24 hours of sunlight Average Daylight for seventy Hours and days from May Temperature 17 to July 27.

Check out the online Midnight Sun Tracker that calculates the number of daylight hours, also known as civil twilight, 365 days a year in multiple locations.

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Aurora Season

August 21 through April 21 In the Fairbanks region, the aurora borealis (northern lights) almost always appears when the sky is relatively dark and clear. Check out the online Aurora Tracker that correlates aurora forecast, weather conditions and time of day to determine aurora viewing possibilities in multiple locations.

Population: Fairbanks North Star Borough, including the cities of Fairbanks and North Pole, has a population of nearly 100,000 residents.

Time Zone: The state of Alaska is in the Alaska Standard Time Zone (AKST), four hours behind Eastern Standard Time and makes adjustments for daylight savings time.

Mobile and WiFi: Available carriers include GCI, AT&T, Verizon and Cricket Mobile. SIM cards can be found at respective store locations. WiFi and cell coverage is abundant in cities but can be limited in rural areas.

Money: Major credit cards and travelers checks are widely accepted and ATMs are available for cash withdrawals.

Winter Season

Mid-October through March During this time period, the Fairbanks Average region has Snowfall and reliably colder Temperature temperatures and snow cover.

Winter offers remarkable activities and events like dog mushing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, snowshoeing and ice sculpting.

WHY FAIRBANKS?

Amy Reed Geiger/Explore Fairbanks

Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center

Not only beautiful but informative, the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center is loaded with brochures, maps of all kinds, walking and driving tours and WiFi. Serving as the regional visitor facility, friendly and knowledgeable staff have answers to your questions.

A 9,000 square foot portal into life in the Far North, the exhibition space has outstanding displays and dioramas about Interior Alaska’s people, wildlife, landscapes and seasons. The center showcases Alaska Native Culture and has programs, an outdoor excursion trip planning area, and an Alaska Geographic store. Explore the grounds and find colorful Athabascan flower mosaics, the farthest north antler arch and a classic 100-year-old log cabin.

The center is home to Explore Fairbanks, Alaska Public Lands Information Center, Alaska Geographic Store and Denakkanaaga. See listing on page 23

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Alaska Native Heritage

Fairbanks’ northern Alaska clime has a rich tapestry of indigenous cultures with Athabascan Indians in the Interior and Inupiaq Eskimos in the Arctic.

Traditionally nomadic, many Athabascans retain a subsistence lifestyle of fishing, hunting and trapping supplemented by modern technology. The Inupiaq Eskimos subsist on the land and sea of northwest Alaska with its oft extreme climate. This rich tapestry comes to life through handmade beadwork, ivory and bone carvings, dolls and skin sewing, birch, caribou skin and driftwood masks and spruce root and grass baskets. Dancing, drumming and storytelling also enjoy a renowned legacy in the Interior and the Arctic.

You’ll find beautiful beaded moose hide slippers, caribou antler dolls, whale baleen baskets, walrus ivory cribbage boards and more on display and for sale.

Outstanding Alaska Native artists offer a link to the past, as well as a bridge to the future.

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Arts & Entertainment

Captivated by the natural world, artists find the Fairbanks region a wellspring for creativity. Galleries, exhibits, local shops and more display art of all kinds— paintings, ceramics, masks, found art, sculpture and photography. Premier orchestras and symphonies offer concerts. Study-performance and folk school opportunities attract instructors and students from around the world, local dance clubs welcome visitors and noted authors and composers call Fairbanks home. Many local artists craft brilliant works of art inspired by the nature and wilderness surrounding Fairbanks.

Downtown has a strong artistic vibe, where painted ventilation pipes, drain covers and colorful murals populate and beautify. Vibrant First Fridays showcase local, end-of-the-road artists, and other colorful and varied events and performances can be relished year-round.

Small Town, Big Events

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Indoors or out, Fairbanks’ calendar offers an array of engaging events. Ice sculpting competitions, sled dog races, hockey, curling bonspiels, midnight sun and winter solstice festivities and Alaska Native celebrations are all a part of Fairbanks’ vibrant culture.

To find out what’s happening during your time in Fairbanks, visit the online events calendar at www.explorefairbanks.com. Remember to be COVID-19 conscientious and confirm dates with the individual events you plan to attend.

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WHY FAIRBANKS?

Northern Alaska Tour Company

US Army Photo

Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel

UAF Photo by Todd Paris

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Go exploring! Go to UAF and take a hike. Take a tour. You have 2,250 acres to explore on the Fairbanks campus and there’s always something going on.

UAF hosts national and international academic and scientific conferences throughout the year. Then there are the fine arts festivals, museum exhibits, movie nights, free lectures, woodland walks — if you’re curious, if you’re wondering, if you want to know more, chances are you can find it at UAF.

Eielson Air Force Base

Eielson Air Force Base is located 25 miles from Fairbanks, just south of the community of North Pole. Eielson is home to the 354th Fighter Wing which hosts multiple RED FLAG-Alaska exercises each year and the 18th Aggressor Squadron flying the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Eielson is also host to several tenant units including Alaska’s Air National Guard 168th Refueling Wing and the Arctic Survival School. The base recently became home to the F-35 fighter jet and is anticipated to have 54 total jets by December 2021, making Alaska the U.S. state with the highest concentration of combat-coded, fifth generation aircraft.

Fort Wainwright Army Post

From a small cold-weather test station to one of the Army’s largest training areas, Fort Wainwright has come a long way. Fort Wainwright’s strategic location, superior training capabilities and dynamic relationship with our local civilian communities make Alaska a significant national asset and world-class power projection platform for military operations anywhere in the world.

Today, Fort Wainwright is home to the United States Army Garrison Fort Wainwright team and units of United States Army Alaska (USARAK)—including the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, also known as the 1-25th SBCT; the USARAK Aviation Task Force and the Medical Department Activity-Alaska team.

Fairbanks—The U.S. Arctic Hub Community

Just 140 air miles or 195 road miles below the Arctic Circle, Fairbanks is the farthest north city in Alaska and in the United States accessible by air, road and rail. This location affords Fairbanks the most advantageous position to access, research, promote and support the Arctic. Local businesses provide transportation and innovative services to Arctic neighbors. The University of Alaska Fairbanks is devoted to a wide variety of Arctic studies. The regional military bases recognize the strategic location and singular environment the area provides. Visitors can easily take an extraordinary tour north above the Arctic Circle by road or plane. These elements come together in Fairbanks to create a local core on the cutting edge of all things integral to the Arctic.

PERKS OF MEETING IN FAIRBANKS Plenty Of Space: Fairbanks’ meeting venues provide more than 175,000 square feet of meeting space, from rustic to modern. Local hotels and other area accommodations offer abundant sleeping rooms with more than 2,900 year-round guest rooms.

Affordability: The city of Fairbanks offers lower bed tax, no state tax and no local sales tax. You‘ll also take advantage of lower service charges, lower rates, free WiFi and free parking.

Dining Options: You will find extensive dining opportunities to tantalize your taste buds. From fine dining to coffee shops, international fare to fast food, as well as numerous craft breweries and distilleries—your conference attendees will have no trouble finding something to satisfy their craving.

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Small Town Hospitality: Fairbanks locals are known for their warm and welcoming nature. After just a short time you’ll understand why Fairbanks is called the Golden Heart of Alaska.

Pre-/Post-Convention Excursions: Pan for gold, visit Santa, mush a dog team, tee off at midnight, view giant ice sculptures, go flightseeing above the Arctic Circle, ride a riverboat on the Chena River. . .the list is endless.

Attendance Boosters: Explore Fairbanks has a substantial presence in the social media world. We can help promote your conference through Facebook or Twitter or a post to our blog. Fairbanks Winter and Visitors guides are available to tantalize your attendees to participate.

Sherman Hogue/Explore Fairbanks

IT INERARY IDEAS Fairbanks is alive with things to see and do—from visiting with a dog musher and her team to kayaking the beautiful Chena River. Music and dance, concerts and symphonies, flightseeing, visiting a rural village where you’ll be met by Alaska Native people, bird watching or golf beneath the midnight sun. The question is not “What is there to do?” but rather “How can I decide what to do?” You’ll soon realize Fairbanks is not a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, but rather a destination that you’ll want to visit again in order to see all of those things you missed the first time!

Many of these activities make great team-building exercises, optional group excursions or pre/post opportunities. Explore Fairbanks can help you find the right match for your meeting!

Year-Round

• Catch gold fever! Gold history activities are a great way to acquaint yourself with Fairbanks’ history.

• Set out on a river cruise aboard an historic sternwheeler.

• Take a step back in time with a stroll through Fairbanks’ historic theme park.

• Denali National Park, with its abundant wildlife, scenery and adventure, is only a short drive away. You could even take the train!

• Enjoy a late-night dessert or beverage on an outdoor deck overlooking the river.

• Visit a Farmers’ Market and shop for the perfect piece of Fairbanks to take home with you.

• View the northern lights. Fairbanks is known as one of the best locations in the world to see this fascinating phenomenon. Aurora season spans August 21 through April 21.

• Take a dip in a hot spring!

• Visit the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center.

• Take a city tour of Fairbanks.

• Visit Santa Claus and his reindeer in North Pole—a 13-mile drive south of Fairbanks.

• Visit a museum to learn about our natural and cultural history.

• Take a nature walk through the boreal forest and explore the environment in this land of contrasts.

• Take a flightseeing trip or ground tour above the Arctic Circle, 200 miles north of Fairbanks.

Winter

• Grab your snowboard or bring your skis. There are downhill and world-class cross-country options available.

• Try a dog sled ride. Whether riding in the basket or driving the team yourself, the experience is unforgettable!

• Watch a dog sled race, one of Fairbanks’ favorite sporting attractions.

• Snowshoe or snowmobile through the forest to experience the unparalleled beauty of the light as it bounces off the snow and throws shadows on the ground.

• Take in larger-than-life ice sculptures. Imagine the most detailed intricate carvings, some up to three stories tall, all carved out of solid blocks of ice.

• Ice fish in the warmth of a hut while waiting for the aurora.

©State of Alaska/Matt Hage

©State of Alaska/MIchael DeYoung

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MAP

MEETING FACILITIES WITH LODGING 1 Chena Hot Springs Resort 6 SpringHill Suites by Marriott® Fairbanks 2 Grande Denali Lodge 7 Wedgewood Resort 3 La Quinta Inn & Suites 8 Westmark Fairbanks 4 Pike’s Waterfront Lodge Hotel & Conference 5 Sophie Station Suites Center 32

MEETING FACILITIES WITHOUT LODGING 9 Aurora Pointe 10 Carlson Center 11 Raven Landing Center

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INDEX

BUSINESS INDEX Airlink Shuttle & Tours, 27 Alaska Railroad, 27 Alaska Fishing and Raft Adventures, 25 Alaska Universal Productions, 26 Aurora Pointe, 16, 23 Bear Lodge at Wedgewood Resort, Fountainhead Hotels, 25 Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge, 25 Birch Hill Cross Country Ski Center, 23 Bridgewater Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham, 25 Candlewood Suites Fairbanks, 25 Carlson Center, 16, 22, 26 Chena Hot Springs Resort, 8, 18, 25, 26, 27 Chena’s Alaskan Grill, 27 Clarion Hotel & Suites, 19 Denali Raft Adventures, Inc., 25 Fairbanks Curling Club, 22 Finish Line at La Quinta Inn & Suites Fairbanks, 27 Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum at Wedgewood Resort, 27 GoNorth Car & RV Rental, 27 Grande Denali Lodge, 14, 21 Hampton Inn & Suites, 21 Hotel North Pole, 20 Just Short of Magic, LLC, 25 La Quinta Inn & Suites, 14, 19 Lemongrass Thai Cuisine, 26 Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center, 23 Northern Alaska Tour Company, 25 Pike’s Landing Restaurant & Lounge, 26 Pike’s Waterfront Lodge, 9, 19 Pioneer Park, 22 Premier Alaska Tours, 27 Raven Landing Center, 13, 22 Revel Event Services, 26 Rod’s Alaskan Guide Service, 25 Santa Claus House, 27 Explore Fairbanks has made its best effort to provide accurate information but does not guarantee accuracy, service or quality of the listings presented. Explore Fairbanks is not responsible for goods or services provided by firms or organizations listed in this guide. All listings in this directory are paid listings, with information provided by each organization.

Project Team: Helen Renfrew, Iwalani Lauver, Angie Cerny, Amy Geiger, Kasey Gillam, Bill Wright, Scott McCrea

Sophie Station Suites, 10, 20 SpringHill Suites by Marriott® Fairbanks, 15, 20 Wedgewood Resort, 11, 18 Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center, 12, 18 Wildlife Sanctuary at Wedgewood Resort, 26 Your Story Wedding & Event Planning, 26

Design by: Jill Marshall, Marshall Arts Graphic Design, Fairbanks

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