How to Spend a Day at the Chena River Walk in Fairbanks, Fairbanks, Alaska

The Chena River Walk in Fairbanks is one of my favorite things to do in that city. I love all kinds of river or waterfront walks. As soon as there is some water nearby, a smile appears on my face automatically. That´s what happened when I traveled to Fairbanks, my third stop, during my Alaska road trip.

Fairbanks is the largest city in the Interior region of Alaska and is located about 196 miles/ 315 kilometers south of the Arctic Circle. And somehow I liked it even more than Anchorage. Maybe because of the atmosphere there is even more relaxed and laid back.

As soon as I heard about the river walk, I knew it would be the first what I like to explore when I arrive in Fairbanks. Especially after driving half of the day, I wanted to stretch my legs a bit.

The river walk starts at the Morris Thompson Visitor Center, follows the lead of the Chena River and ends at Pioneer Park. One way is about 3.5 miles/ 5,6 kilometers long. You can walk or bike it but make sure to stop here and there to rest, relax, and wonder about the beauty and calmness of the Chena River. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).