There is even much to do in the heart of downtown . Times and prices are the latest information available, which in some cases may be from the 1999 tourist season. Our page tells more, just follow the link. You may not be visiting in the right month to see natural auroras, but there are plenty of northern lights' presentations waiting for you, and we tell you where to find them. El Dorado Gold Mine El Dorado Gold Mine offers an exciting, hands-on adventure for the whole family.
Visitors learn about the history of mining in Alaska, while enjoying famous Alaska hospitality.
There are daily shows of comedy and poetry, a gourmet camp-style buffet at the nearby Ester Gold Camp restaurant which specializes in Dungeness crab, and aurora displays set to music. The season in 1999 runs from May 28 through September 4. This page lists attractions farther north, such as visiting the Arctic Circle or Prudhoe Bay Oil Fields. Includes information on things to see while driving some of the major highways north of town. Whether you arrive in March, when the World Ice Art Olympics are in progress, or when they are over, you can still see lots of ice carvings if you know where to look.