Fairbanks Audio Tour: Gold Rush Legacy and Timeless Landmarks

Above photo: Jet Lowe, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped & resized.

In Fairbanks, forgotten confrontations echo beneath the northern lights and rusted high-rises hide secrets from a fevered gold rush past.

This self-guided audio tour plunges through the city’s storied heart, revealing hidden corners and untold tales that slip by even the most curious travelers. Unravel Fairbanks one story at a time and discover what really shaped its icy soul.

Who locked themselves inside the eerie Polaris Building, desperate to outwit enemies in the dead of winter? What ghostly encounter still baffles researchers inside the George C. Thomas Memorial Library? Why were 1930s ice delivery men rallying at a nondescript spot deep inside the Illinois Street Historic District?

Move between shadowed alleyways and sunlit brick, where political intrigue and local rebellion once sparked in secret meetings. This journey rewrites Fairbanks as a city of thrill, memory, and wild possibility.

The next chapter in Fairbanks’ story begins right now. Ready to look beyond the surface?

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• Duration: 1 hour 19 minutes
  
• Distance: Around 3.4 km (2.1 miles)
  
• Audio Content: up to 33min
  
• Meeting Point: Start at Fairbanks Exploration Company Machine Shop, only a 14 minute walk from Alaska Railroad Corporation Train Station
  
• Stops: 13 captivating landmarks including George C. Thomas Memorial Library, Masonic Temple (Fairbanks, Alaska), Rabinowitz Courthouse
  

Experience the charm of Fairbanks like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.

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• Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Fairbanks's history to life
  
• Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
  
• Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
  
• Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience
  

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• This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
  
• You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
  
• You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
  
• The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
  
• Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!
  

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Fairbanks on your terms.
It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.

AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!

With AllTours, you'll experience:

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• Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
  
• Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
  
• Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
  
• Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
  
• Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options
  

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.

You will visit the following locations:

• 🛍️  Fairbanks Exploration Company Machine Shop (2min)
• 🏦  Fairbanks Exploration Company Housing (2min)
• 🏛️  Illinois Street Historic District (2min)
• 🏦  Rose Building (Fairbanks, Alaska) (2min)
• ⛪  Immaculate Conception Church (Fairbanks, Alaska) (2min)
• ⚖️  Rabinowitz Courthouse (3min)
• 🏢  Polaris Building (4min)
• 🏛️  Fairbanks City Hall (3min)
• 🏛️  Old City Hall (Fairbanks, Alaska) (3min)
• 🏦  Old Federal Building (Fairbanks, Alaska) (4min)
• 🛕  Masonic Temple (Fairbanks, Alaska) (4min)
• 🗿  George C. Thomas Memorial Library (4min)
• 🏠  Mary Lee Davis House (2min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.

Above photo: Quintin Soloviev, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Jet Lowe, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Fairbanks High School, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Jet Lowe, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: RadioKAOS, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:

🇬🇧 English  • 
🇫🇷 French  • 
🇪🇸 Spanish  • 
🇩🇪 German  • 
🇮🇹 Italian  • 
🇵🇹 Portuguese  • 
🇷🇺 Russian  • 
🇯🇵 Japanese  • 
🇨🇳 Chinese  • 
🇳🇱 Dutch  • 
🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  • 
🇸🇦 Arabic  • 
🇰🇷 Korean  • 
🇸🇪 Swedish  • 
🇩🇰 Danish  • 
🇫🇮 Finnish  • 
🇵🇱 Polish  • 
🇨🇿 Czech  • 
🇭🇺 Hungarian  • 
🇬🇷 Greek  • 
🇹🇷 Turkish  • 
🇮🇳 Hindi  • 
🇦🇱 Albanian  • 
🇪🇹 Amharic  • 
🇦🇲 Armenian  • 
🇧🇩 Bengali  • 
🇧🇦 Bosnian  • 
🇧🇬 Bulgarian  • 
🇲🇲 Burmese  • 
🇪🇸 Catalan  • 
🇭🇷 Croatian  • 
🇪🇪 Estonian  • 
🇬🇪 Georgian  • 
🇮🇳 Gujarati  • 
🇮🇸 Icelandic  • 
🇮🇩 Indonesian  • 
🇮🇳 Kannada  • 
🇰🇿 Kazakh  • 
🇱🇻 Latvian  • 
🇱🇹 Lithuanian  • 
🇲🇰 Macedonian  • 
🇲🇾 Malay  • 
🇮🇳 Malayalam  • 
🇮🇳 Marathi  • 
🇲🇳 Mongolian  • 
🇳🇴 Norwegian  • 
🇮🇷 Persian  • 
🇮🇳 Punjabi  • 
🇷🇴 Romanian  • 
🇷🇸 Serbian  • 
🇸🇰 Slovak  • 
🇸🇮 Slovenian  • 
🇸🇴 Somali  • 
🇰🇪 Swahili  • 
🇵🇭 Tagalog  • 
🇮🇳 Tamil  • 
🇮🇳 Telugu  • 
🇹🇭 Thai  • 
🇺🇦 Ukrainian  • 
🇵🇰 Urdu  • 
🇻🇳 Vietnamese

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