Carlson Center, Fairbanks

Name: Carlson Center
Address: 2010 2nd Ave, Fairbanks, 99701-4098, United States
Telephone: +1 907-451-7800

#4 among attractions in Fairbanks

Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport

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The Carlson Center is a 4,595-seat multi-purpose arena in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States. It is the third largest arena in Alaska by seating capacity after the Sullivan Arena and Alaska Airlines Center, both of which are in Anchorage. It is home to the University of Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks ice hockey team of the WCHA and also serves as the site for the university's commencement exercises as well as graduation ceremonies for Lathrop, West Valley, and North Pole High Schools. The building served as the site for the Top Of The World preseason college basketball tournament until its demise in 2007. Opening in 1990, the venue is named after John A. Carlson, who served as Fairbanks North Star Borough mayor from 1968 to 1982. ()

Capacity: 4595Coordinates: 64°50'32"N, 147°45'50"W

Address

2010 2nd AveWeeks FieldFairbanks 99701-4098 United States

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+1 907-451-7800

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Carlson Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pioneer Park, Big Dipper Ice Arena, Immaculate Conception Church, Growden Memorial Park.

0.4 miSW
Museum, Amusement park
Pioneer Park, Fairbanks
10 min walk • Pioneer Park, a historical gem nestled in the heart of Fairbanks, Alaska, is a living museum that offers a unique glimpse into the region's rich past. This park, which sprawls over 44 acres, is designed to replicate a Gold Rush town, providing visitors with an...
1 miSE
Sport complex, Ice rink, Sport venue
Big Dipper Ice Arena, Fairbanks
26 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.
1.3 miE
Church
Immaculate Conception Church, Fairbanks
32 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.
~1040 ftSE
Park
Growden Memorial Park, Fairbanks
6 min walk • Growden Memorial Park is an outdoor park in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States.Originally called Memorial Park, the park was renamed in 1964 in memory of James Growden who, along with his two sons, lost his life in the tsunami created by the Good Friday Earthquake of 1964.
0.6 miSW
Church
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Fairbanks
17 min walk • Sacred Heart Cathedral is a cathedral of the Catholic Church in the United States. It is the mother church of the Diocese of Fairbanks and is the seat of the bishop of the diocese.
0.8 miE
Library
Noel Wien Public Library, Fairbanks
22 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.
~1970 ftSW
64°50'22"N • 147°46'30"W
Pioneer Air Museum, Fairbanks
10 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
~1700 ftSW
Museum, History museum
Wickersham House, Fairbanks
9 min walk • The Wickersham House is a historic house museum at Pioneer Park in Fairbanks, Alaska. The single-story wood-frame house was built in 1904 for James Wickersham, one of the dominant political figures of early 20th-century Alaskan history.
~1800 ftSW
Ship
Nenana, Fairbanks
9 min walk • SS Nenana is a five-deck, western river, sternwheel paddleship. Two-hundred and thirty-seven feet in overall length, with a 42-foot beam, she was rated at 1,000 gross tons register. Nenana was built at Nenana, Alaska, and launched in May 1933. Marine architect W.C.
~1870 ftE
64°50'34"N • 147°45'7"W
Fairbanks Drama Association, Fairbanks
10 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
1.1 miE
Universities and schools
UAF Community and Technical College, Fairbanks
28 min walk • The UAF Community and Technical College, formerly Tanana Valley Campus is located in Fairbanks, Alaska. CTC is a major academic division of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, offering classes and curriculum normally associated with community colleges.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Carlson Center?

Nearby attractions include Growden Memorial Park, Fairbanks (6 min walk), Wickersham House, Fairbanks (9 min walk), Nenana, Fairbanks (9 min walk), Fairbanks Drama Association, Fairbanks (10 min walk).

How to get to Carlson Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Carlson Center:

Bus

Danby St./Wembly Av. • Lines: Red Line (23 min walk)

Train

Fairbanks (24 min walk)