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Riverwalk Historical Walking Tour

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Tour Overview

Discover the historical gems located in your city!

Take a walk along the scenic waterfront from Pioneer Park to downtown Fairbanks before returning along the Riverwalk. Along the way learn historical facts about the town you live in.

Roundtrip distance estimates from Pioneer Park to:

1 mile: Arctic Winter Games Cauldron (#3) | 2 mile: Janel Thompson Park (#5) | 3 mile: Aurora Energy Plant (#6) | 3.8 mile: Barnette Bridge (#8)

Stops

  1. Stop 1: Pioneer Park

  2. Stop 2: Chena River

  3. Stop 3: Arctic Winter Games Legacy Cauldron

  4. Stop 4: Hap Ryder Riverfront Theatre

  5. Stop 5: Janel Thompson Park

  6. Stop 6: Aurora Energy

  7. Stop 7: Chena River Walk

  8. Stop 8: Downtown Fairbanks

  9. Stop 9: R.C. Wood House

  10. Stop 10: St. Matthews Episcopal Church

  11. Stop 11: 1129 1st Ave

  12. Stop 12: Claypool/Berry Home

  13. Stop 13: A note about rivers

  14. Stop 14: Alaska Army National Guard Readiness Center and Recruiting Office

  15. Stop 15: Fairbanks Curling Club

  16. Stop 16: Growden Park

  17. Stop 17: Carlson Center

  18. Stop 18: Finish!