Nenana, Fairbanks

Name: Nenana
Address: Fairbanks, United States

#27 among attractions in Fairbanks

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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. Nickum of Seattle designed the sternwheeler, which was prefabricated in Seattle and put together at Nenana, Alaska, by Berg Shipbuilding Company. Nenana was built to serve as a packet. She could carry both passengers and freight. Nenana had accommodations for 48 passengers on her saloon deck. Up to 300 tons of freight, including two tons in cold storage, could be carried on her main deck. A Texas, topped by a pilothouse mounted forward in poolboat style, provided staterooms for a portion of the crew of 32. Nenana could push five or six barges on the Yukon River; but, because of sharp bends, only one on the Tanana River. ()

Coordinates: 64°50'19"N, 147°46'19"W

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Nenana – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pioneer Park, Carlson Center, Big Dipper Ice Arena, Growden Memorial Park.

~530 ftNW
Museum, Amusement park
Pioneer Park, Fairbanks
3 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...
~1800 ftNE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Carlson Center, Fairbanks
9 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 miSE
Sport complex, Ice rink, Sport venue
Big Dipper Ice Arena, Fairbanks
25 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.
0.4 miE
Park
Growden Memorial Park, Fairbanks
11 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.
~1630 ftSW
Church
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Fairbanks
8 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 miE
Library
Noel Wien Public Library, Fairbanks
27 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.
~570 ftNW
64°50'22"N • 147°46'30"W
Pioneer Air Museum, Fairbanks
3 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
~160 ftE
Museum, History museum
Wickersham House, Fairbanks
1 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.
0.7 miNE
64°50'34"N • 147°45'7"W
Fairbanks Drama Association, Fairbanks
17 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
1.2 miNW
64°50'49"N • 147°48'25"W
Ice Alaska, Fairbanks
30 min walk • Entertainment, Park

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Nenana?

Nearby attractions include Wickersham House, Fairbanks (1 min walk), Pioneer Park, Fairbanks (3 min walk), Pioneer Air Museum, Fairbanks (3 min walk), Sacred Heart Cathedral, Fairbanks (8 min walk).

How to get to Nenana by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nenana:

Bus

Danby St./Wembly Av. • Lines: Red Line (32 min walk)

Train

Fairbanks (33 min walk)