Fairbanks Alaska is a product of the events that took place July 22,1902 when Felice Pedroni aka(Felix Pedro)traveling in Northern Alaska, discovered Gold. Alaska's second largest city is located not to far from a community called the North Pole USA, many of you may be familiar with its most famous citizen Santa. This is the place where all the letters sent to Santa go so they can be answered by his elves.
To get a look at what Fairbanks once looked like travel downtown then west along First avenue. Here you will find close to a dozen log cabins. There are also several buildings of historical interest.
Another excellent reason to make Fairbanks Alaska a USA travel destination is the phenomenon called The Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights. The University of Alaska is one of many still researching the "Northern Lights". Looking into their cause and how they effect the rest of the world. I only know that traveling this area of Alaska in the winter you will get the most spectacular views of these bright dancing lights. I sometimes try to picture what the early pioneers must have thought when viewing them for the first time.
All this travel makes me hungry, and Fairbanks has its share of great restaurants. Something for every wallet. My personal favorite is Sam's Sourdough Cafe. Located on University avenue, you will here the locals call it Sourdough Sam's. While the place may not look all that great, the food is! My personal favorite is reindeer sausage. The food here is plain but good and always an ample serving.
AS much as I love all the travel I do throughout the USA, I have to say that Fairbanks is one of my first choices.
