Fairbanks is located in the heart of Alaska and features some truly excellent B&Bs. The Fairbanks Golden Days is a week long event to celebrate the discovery of gold in Fairbanks in 1902. The event is held in July and the highlight of the week is the Golden Days Parade. The Yukon Quest dog race start annual in March along with the international ice craving competition. The Carlson Center is home to the University of Alaska Fairbanks athletics and the Top of the World preseason college basketball tournament. As of Spring 2008, Fairbanks will have a professional arena football team in the Indoor Football League, the Fairbanks Grizzlies. Once you spend a night in a Fairbanks inn or Fairbanks bed and breakfast, you wont want to leave! For the hungry budget traveler the Alaskaland Salmon Bake probably provides the best value in Fairbanks. This all-you-can-eat smorgasbord of grilled salmon, halibut, ribs, lemonade, and blueberry dessert. Alaska Coffee Roasting Co is a small coffee shop, offering a small variety of food items as well. Is frequented by locals, college kids, and tourists alike. Alaska Coffee Roasting Co roasts their own coffee and offers specialties such as wood oven baked pizza. Less