South Fairbanks Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Chena Hot Springs
This famous eco-friendly resort community in Alaska is known for its peaceful outdoor hot springs, spectacular ice museum and outdoor activities.
University of Alaska-Fairbanks
Explore the campus of University of Alaska-Fairbanks during your travels in Fairbanks. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the local tours.
Fairbanks Ice Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Fairbanks Ice Museum in Fairbanks. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.
Pioneer Park
Take a trip through time at this historical theme park, which celebrates Alaska’s pioneering heritage with museums, playgrounds, restored aircraft and a riverboat.
Moose Mountain
Hit the slopes at Moose Mountain during your trip to Fairbanks. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the local tours.
Creamer's Field
Follow elevated trails and see waterfowl and many other bird species in this immense sanctuary, dedicated to promoting environmental awareness.
Things to do
Aurora Glass House – Northern Lights and Photos at Cleary Summit
Free Pickup/Drop off: Alaskan Husky Dog Sledding with Free Photo
Chena Hot Springs with Ice Museum Tour & Northern Lights
Aurora Viewing Lodge Tour with transportation from Fairbanks
Alaska Railroad Aurora Winter Anchorage to Fairbanks One Way
Alaska Railroad Aurora Winter Fairbanks to Anchorage One Way
Top hotels in South Fairbanks
North Star Place
This was a nice and convenient place to stay for an extended period of time. It was easy to access had plenty of open space, a bathroom and kitchen with anything you needed to cook and store food. The only con was the creeks and sounds of footsteps coming from the top floor, that wasn’t a deal breaker ...
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Pike's Waterfront Lodge
$25 fee for early check in
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center
friendly staff; clean room; quiet
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport
Room was perfect, shuttle was awesome that gave us a mini lesson on driving in AK. Breakfast was better than ever anticipated! Couldn’t beat it!!
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Fairbanks
Heater didn't work but room wasn't too cold considering. Breakfast was great and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Bridgewater Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
My room was amazing. The room was always clean. The staff from front desk was kind. The night shift lady was amazing helps me with getting my parking pass and voiding an accidental parking ticket.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Fairbanks
Downtown Fairbanks
If you're spending some time in Downtown Fairbanks, Fairbanks Ice Museum and Chena River are top sights worth seeing.
Slaterville
If you're spending some time in Slaterville, Chena River and Fairbanks Community Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Hamilton Acres
While Hamilton Acres isn't home to many top sights, Fort Wainwright and Fairbanks Ice Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Lemeta
While visiting Lemeta, you might make a stop by sights like Creamer's Field and Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum.
Aurora
Aurora might not have many top sights, but Creamer's Field and Pioneer Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Westgate
Though Westgate may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pioneer Park and Carlson Center Event Arena.
