Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center, Fairbanks

Name: Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center
Address: 101 Dunkel St, Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Telephone: +1 907-459-3700

#26 among attractions in Fairbanks

Visitor center, Tourist information, Museum

Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center

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Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center (address: 101 Dunkel St) is a place located in Fairbanks (Alaska state) and belongs to the category of visitor center, tourist information, museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 446 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 64°50'45"N latitude and 147°42'43"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Max C. Lyon Transit Center (bus, 10 min walk), Fairbanks (train, 24 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Fairbanks Ice Museum (concerts and shows, 6 min walk), Bouchard's International Dog Mushing and Sled Museum (museum, 7 min walk), Immaculate Conception Church (church, 8 min walk).

Coordinates: 64°50'45"N, 147°42'43"W

Address

101 Dunkel StDowntown FairbanksFairbanks 99701 United States

Contact

+1 907-459-3700

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Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bentley Mall, Big Dipper Ice Arena, Immaculate Conception Church, Fairbanks Ice Museum.

0.5 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Bentley Mall, Fairbanks
13 min walk • Bentley Mall is an enclosed community shopping mall located in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States. It is notable as the northernmost mall in both the United States and North America.
1.5 miSW
Sport complex, Ice rink, Sport venue
Big Dipper Ice Arena, Fairbanks
38 min walk • The Big Dipper Ice Arena, colloquially known as "The Big Dipper", is a multi-purpose arena in Fairbanks, Alaska. The arena is owned and operated by the Fairbanks North Star Borough.
~1560 ftW
Church
Immaculate Conception Church, Fairbanks
8 min walk • The Immaculate Conception Church is a historic church and former cathedral at 115 N. Cushman Street in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States. Built in 1904, it was the first Roman Catholic Church erected in Alaska's interior.
~1200 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Specialty museum, Museum
Fairbanks Ice Museum, Fairbanks
6 min walk • The Lacey Street Theatre building, now hosting the Fairbanks Ice Museum, is an Art Deco architectural showpiece theatre located at 500 Second Avenue in Fairbanks, Alaska. It was designed by noted theatre designer B. Marcus Priteca, and built in 1939 by C.W. Hufeisen for Austin E. "Cap" Lathrop.
~1780 ftSE
Cemetery
Clay Street Cemetery, Fairbanks
9 min walk • Clay Street Cemetery is a cemetery located in Fairbanks, Alaska that is on the National Register of Historic Places. It was established in 1903 and contains the remains of many of Fairbanks' founders, including Mary Pedro, wife of Felix Pedro, the miner who discovered the gold that led to the city's founding.
0.5 miSW
City hall
Fairbanks City Hall, Fairbanks
13 min walk • The Patrick B. Cole Fairbanks City Hall, also known as Main School and Old Main for its previous use as a school building, is located at 800 Cushman Street in downtown Fairbanks, Alaska.
0.9 miSW
Library
Noel Wien Public Library, Fairbanks
24 min walk • The Noel Wien Public Library, operated by the Fairbanks North Star Borough, is located in Fairbanks, Alaska. It has a branch library in North Pole, Alaska. Its current director is Melissa Harter. The library has more than 100,000 titles in its collections. It is the second-largest library in the Fairbanks area after the Elmer E.
~1330 ftSW
64°50'37"N • 147°43'8"W
Bouchard's International Dog Mushing and Sled Museum, Fairbanks
7 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
1 miN
64°51'38"N • 147°43'12"W
Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum, Fairbanks
27 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
1.2 miW
64°50'34"N • 147°45'7"W
Fairbanks Drama Association, Fairbanks
31 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
1.5 miNE
Cemetery
Birch Hill Cemetery, Fairbanks
40 min walk • Birch Hill Cemetery is a cemetery in Fairbanks, Alaska. It was laid out on a hillside overlooking the city in 1938 as a secondary option to the Clay Street Cemetery.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center open?

Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center is open:

Monday 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday 8 am - 5 pm
Sunday 8 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center?

Nearby attractions include Fairbanks Ice Museum, Fairbanks (6 min walk), Bouchard's International Dog Mushing and Sled Museum, Fairbanks (7 min walk), Immaculate Conception Church, Fairbanks (8 min walk), Clay Street Cemetery, Fairbanks (9 min walk).

How to get to Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center:

Bus

Max C. Lyon Transit Center (10 min walk)
Fred Meyers East/Walmart • Lines: Blue Line, Red Line (23 min walk)

Train

Fairbanks (24 min walk)