Big Dipper Ice Arena, Fairbanks

Name: Big Dipper Ice Arena
Address: 1920 Lathrop St, Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Telephone: +1 907-459-1104

#6 among attractions in Fairbanks

Sport complex, Ice rink, Sport venue, Sport

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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. Originally constructed as an airplane hangar for the Lend-Lease program in Tanacross, southeast of Fairbanks, the building was dismantled, transported to Fairbanks and reassembled in 1968. It has undergone two major renovations since then. The building is home to the Fairbanks Ice Dogs ice hockey team. The borough's parks and recreation department is headquartered in the building. ()

Opened: 1968 (56 years ago)Coordinates: 64°49'48"N, 147°44'46"W

Address

1920 Lathrop StDavis-Van Horn (Van Horn Industrial Area)Fairbanks 99701 United States

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+1 907-459-1104

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Day trips

Big Dipper Ice Arena – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pioneer Park, Carlson Center, Immaculate Conception Church, Fairbanks Ice Museum.

1.1 miNW
Museum, Amusement park
Pioneer Park, Fairbanks
28 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 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Carlson Center, Fairbanks
26 min walk • 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.
1.3 miNE
Church
Immaculate Conception Church, Fairbanks
33 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.
1.3 miNE
Concerts and shows, Specialty museum, Museum
Fairbanks Ice Museum, Fairbanks
32 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.
0.8 miNW
Park
Growden Memorial Park, Fairbanks
21 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.
1.1 miW
Church
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Fairbanks
29 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.
1.4 miNE
Cemetery
Clay Street Cemetery, Fairbanks
36 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.
1 miNE
City hall
Fairbanks City Hall, Fairbanks
26 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.
0.6 miNE
Library
Noel Wien Public Library, Fairbanks
16 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.
1.2 miNE
64°50'37"N • 147°43'8"W
Bouchard's International Dog Mushing and Sled Museum, Fairbanks
32 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
1.1 miNW
64°50'22"N • 147°46'30"W
Pioneer Air Museum, Fairbanks
28 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Big Dipper Ice Arena?

Nearby attractions include Noel Wien Public Library, Fairbanks (16 min walk), Growden Memorial Park, Fairbanks (21 min walk), Fairbanks Drama Association, Fairbanks (23 min walk).

How to get to Big Dipper Ice Arena by public transport?

The nearest stations to Big Dipper Ice Arena:

Bus

Max C. Lyon Transit Center (29 min walk)