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The mysterious curtain of swirling, flowing, ever changing purple, yellow, green, and red lights that brighten the night skies is known as the Northern Lights or the Aurora Borealis. Offering a wealth of things to see and do, Fairbanks, Alaska, is also one of the best places on Earth to watch this magical spectacle of nature. The town has two things going for it: it is located in the area around North Pole called Auroral Oval, and its continental climate allows for more clear nights than other places on the coast. In this area, the lights appear more often and are more vivid and mesmerizing than almost anywhere else. The best time to experience it is late at night or early in the morning. Take a dog sled or a horse-drawn sleigh to enjoy northern lights in comfort. You can also ask your hotel staff to wake you up when the show starts.

Fairbanks events:
- Midnight Sun Festival - Fairbanks, Every June
- Tanana Valley State Fair - Every July
- Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival - Every July
- Golden Days - Third week of July
- World Eskimo-Indian Olympics - Mid July

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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