A census designated place in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area in the US state of Alaska, Healy Lake is located at a distance of around 108 miles from Fairbanks. This census designated place has a total area of 74.3 square miles, of which, 66.2 square miles of it is land and 8.1 square miles of it is water. Other than enjoying natural beauty in this area, tourists in Healy Lake can extend their trip to Fairbanks to explore its plethora of tourist attractions.
Arctic National Wildlife RefugeA national wildlife refuge in northeastern part of Alaska, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is the largest national wildlife refuge in the country. The administrative office of this refuge is located in the city of Fairbanks. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is home to 37 species of land mammals, 42 fish species, 8 marine mammals, and more than 200 species of migratory birds. This refuge is a place where natural processes remain mostly unharmed by human intervention.
Chena River State Recreation AreaA beautiful 29-acre state park in Fairbanks, Chena River State Recreation Area offers access to Chena River as well as picnic area, campground, and pedestrian trails. This park can be visited in all the seasons round the year. Visitors in this area can enjoy a day of hiking and rock climbing at Granite Tors, riding a four-wheeler along a forest trail, and much more. This recreation area boasts 397 square miles of alpine tundra, river, and forests. Wildlife is in abundance in the area and visitors can frequently witness moose munching in the beaver ponds and sloughs along Chena Hot Springs Road. One can also spot black and grizzly bears in its alpine areas. Black bears are found in areas having rich vegetation.
Fountainhead Antique Auto MuseumLocated right at Wedgewood Resort in Fairbanks, Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum makes visitors to take a journey back in time as they walk through this interesting assortment of more than 85 rare and unique antique cars. One can also learn about country’s early automotive accomplishments and the entertaining past of Alaska’s first cars and their drivers. Moreover, stunning vintage clothing exhibits and memorabilia also accompany the automobiles through every era.