What to do in Ester, AK

Activities, attractions and tours

Places to Visit in Ester

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Top places to visit

1. Creamer's Field

Visit Creamer’s Field State Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, a bird sanctuary with viewing areas, wetlands and boreal forests. See a range of migratory birds, including northern pintail ducks, Canada geese and golden plovers. Take a guided walk through the sanctuary or participate in an educational event.
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Creamers Field showing tranquil scenes

2. Pioneer Park

Fairbanks’ Pioneer Park is an extensive outdoor complex alongside the Chena River and the birthplace of the city itself. Formerly known as Alaskaland, the 44-acre (109-hectare) park brings the state’s pioneering heritage to life through historical museums and exciting hands-on exhibits. Climb on board a 1930s riverboat, explore a hangar full of restored aircraft and learn about the gold rush that shaped the region.
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Pioneer Park

3. Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum

The Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum is a spacious and contemporary showcase of some of the state’s most significant antique vehicles. Expertly selected for rarity, historical importance and industrial innovation, the automobiles in the museum’s collection have been beautifully restored and presented with historically accurate grandeur. Stroll around the museum’s showroom to see rare models and cherished classics, as well as a selection of vehicles you won’t see on display anywhere else.
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Fairbanks showing interior views

4. University of Alaska Museum of the North

Find out about Alaska’s people and places in the Museum of the North, a comprehensive museum dedicated to sharing the state’s stories. Explore galleries of ancient and contemporary art from the region, learn about the state’s gold-mining heritage and be awed by video presentations of the northern lights.
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Museum of the North

5. Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center

When visiting Fairbanks, make your first stop the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center. This multipurpose venue exists to help visitors with any information they may need about the region of Interior Alaska. Come to this friendly and fascinating visitors center to pick up maps, find out about walking tours, explore the exhibits or enjoy a cultural event.
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Fairbanks featuring interior views

Recommended things to do in Ester

Number of things to do
25
Cheapest thing to do on Expedia
Fairbanks: Gold Dredge 8 Historic Train Tour: NZ$102
Top 5 things to do
Half-day tours
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What to do in Ester

 

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