Fairbanks North Star Borough district, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, United States

Places to visit near College

College is a town in Fairbanks North Star Borough district, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, United States, home to about 12,964 people. Within 50 km by road there are 273 places to visit — 84 churches, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 parks and 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Troth Yeddha' Park (2 km), University of Alaska Museum of the North (2 km) and Georgeson Botanical Garden (3 km).

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College, Matanuska-Susitna Borough
College, Fairbanks North Star Borough district, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

College at a glance

Location
Fairbanks North Star Borough district, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, United States
Population
about 12,964
Coordinates
64.8569° N, 147.8028° W
Places within 50 km
273 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near College

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from College: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near College

84 churches within 100 km of College. The closest is Greater New Hope Church of God in Christ (1 km); the best-known is Immaculate Conception Parish (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near College

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of College. The closest is Gold Rush Mining Valley (3 km); the best-known is Moose Mountain (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near College

29 parks within 100 km of College. The closest is Fun Time Park (1 km); the best-known is Troth Yeddha' Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near College

26 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of College. The closest is Ballaine Lake (2 km); the best-known is Smith Lake (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Smith Lake · lake · Fairbanks North Star Borough · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Ballaine Lake · lake · Fairbanks North Star Borough · ~2 km
  • Toolik Lake, Alaska · lake · Fairbanks North Star Borough · ~3 km
  • Quartz Lake · lake · Fairbanks North Star Borough · ~4 km
  • Caribou Lake · lake · Fairbanks North Star Borough · ~4 km
  • Star Lake · lake · Fairbanks North Star Borough · ~4 km

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Forts & heritage near College

25 forts & heritage within 100 km of College. The closest is Black Brant Ix Sounding Rocket (3 km); the best-known is Creamer's Dairy (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near College

19 museums within 100 km of College. The closest is University of Alaska Museum of the North (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from College

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 15 km on the road.

  1. Start in College
  2. 4 km Smith Lake · lake, Fairbanks North Star Borough
  3. 1 km Georgeson Botanical Garden · garden, Fairbanks North Star Borough
  4. 1 km University of Alaska Museum of the North · museum, Fairbanks North Star Borough
  5. 1 km Troth Yeddha' Park · park, Fairbanks North Star Borough
  6. 5 km Pioneer by the Bus Stop · park, Fairbanks North Star Borough
  7. 3 km Back to College

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From travellers near College

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How to reach College

    All places near College by distance

    Within 15 km of College

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near College by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8484Greater New Hope Church of God in Christ (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3338Gold Rush Mining Valley (3 km)
    Other attractions3637Circle of Flags (1 km)
    Parks2929Fun Time Park (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2526Ballaine Lake (2 km)
    Forts & heritage2125Black Brant Ix Sounding Rocket (3 km)
    Museums1819University of Alaska Museum of the North (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1717Wild Moments (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves77Haines Island (10 km)
    Beaches & coast11Swim Beach (9 km)
    Treks11Skarland Summer 6-Mile Loop (3 km)
    Buddhist sites11Vatta Buddhajayanti Mahavihara Bhikkhuni (13 km)

    College: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near College?

    Troth Yeddha' Park (park, about 2 km), University of Alaska Museum of the North (museum, about 2 km), Georgeson Botanical Garden (garden, about 3 km), Pioneer by the Bus Stop (park, about 3 km), Smith Lake (lake, about 4 km), Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge (nature spot, about 4 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of College?

    273 places on Spotwander: 84 churches, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 other attractions, 29 parks, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to College?

    Greater New Hope Church of God in Christ, about 1 km by road; University Community Presbyterian Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to College?

    Gold Rush Mining Valley, about 3 km by road; Tanana Valley Fairgrounds (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to College?

    Fun Time Park, about 1 km by road; Cornerstone Plaza (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from College?

    Start in College, visit Smith Lake, then Georgeson Botanical Garden, then University of Alaska Museum of the North, then Troth Yeddha' Park, then Pioneer by the Bus Stop, and drive back — about 15 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near College?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near College

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; College’s location and population from GeoNames; see also College on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.