Walking Tour of Downtown Fairbanks

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Our first stop is the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitor's Center. This is one beautiful building with interesting displays and exhibits. We also receive excellent advice in what to do and see during our visit.

From Downtown Fairbanks

From Downtown Fairbanks

Above, two of the displays. Next, we start our walk along the Chena (say Chee-nah) River.

From Downtown Fairbanks

From Downtown Fairbanks

From Downtown Fairbanks

From Downtown Fairbanks

From Downtown Fairbanks

From Downtown Fairbanks

From Downtown Fairbanks

Friday noon time features entertainment in the town square.

From Downtown Fairbanks

From Downtown Fairbanks

From Downtown Fairbanks

Upon eyeing this sign, my mind conjured up a dating service, perhaps? No! A clever real estate agent had it painted to attract a buyer to restore this once loved, and now defunct, hotel.

From Downtown Fairbanks

From Downtown Fairbanks

From Downtown Fairbanks

From Downtown Fairbanks

From Downtown Fairbanks

From Downtown Fairbanks

From Downtown Fairbanks

From Downtown Fairbanks

From Downtown Fairbanks

Time for lunch, and this Italian restaurant looks and smells good. We decide to give it a try and are not disappointed!

From Downtown Fairbanks

From Downtown Fairbanks

On the deck of the restaurant, I spot the Elks Lodge across the River.

From Downtown Fairbanks

From Downtown Fairbanks

After lunch, we continue our tour. Downtown seems a little run down and tired to us. Friends who live here agree.

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From Downtown Fairbanks

From Downtown Fairbanks

Bob finds some nice murals we enjoy:

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From Downtown Fairbanks

Time for an after-lunch espresso. This was the spot!

From Downtown Fairbanks

From Downtown Fairbanks

Time to go back to The Popeye Express for some rest. Tomorrow we plan a trip to Creamer's Field.