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Park · Fairbanks, Alaska
Pioneer Park
Historic park on the banks of the Chena River in Fairbanks, with log cabins from the gold rush, the sternwheel steamboat Nenana and small museums about the city’s history.
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About Pioneer Park
Pioneer Park was created in 1967 for the 100th anniversary of the Alaska Purchase by the United States. It gathers log cabins and old Fairbanks buildings along the Chena River that were moved there and now house shops and small museums.
The highlight is the Nenana, a sternwheel steamboat that plied Alaska’s interior rivers until the 1950s and has been restored. Other buildings tell the story of the gold rush and aviation in Alaska, with old planes in a dedicated museum, and of the railway.
The park does not charge to stroll through, and several museums and the steamboat have their own hours, longer in summer. In winter, many attractions close, but the park hosts ice sculpture events and there are cross-country ski areas nearby.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One to two hours.
Best time
June to August, when the museums and the steamboat are usually open.
How to get there
About 3 km from downtown Fairbanks, beside the Chena River. There is parking.
Tip
In winter, check what is open before you go: many attractions operate only in summer.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Park
Do you pay to enter Pioneer Park?
There is no charge to wander through the park; some museums and attractions charge separately.
What is the Nenana at Pioneer Park?
A sternwheel steamboat that navigated the interior rivers of Alaska until the 1950s, restored and open to visitors.
Is Pioneer Park open in winter?
The park is accessible, but many attractions close outside summer; check ahead.