Aurora Travel Guide
Fairbanks
Things to do

Fairbanks: City Highlights Tour with Museum Entry

Fairbanks City Highlights Tour

1 Day Shared Tour Arctic Circle and Aurora Viewing in Alaska

Half-Day Fairbanks Heritage Tour

Fairbanks Top City Highlights Tour Summer/Fall

Midnight Sun Magic Chena Hot Springs Soak and Ice Museum Tour
Top hotels in Aurora

Pike's Waterfront Lodge

Best Western Plus Pioneer Park Inn
"Staff friendly, good basic continental breakfast, lots of free parking."
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Rivers Edge Resort

Comfort Inn Fairbanks
"all good"
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center
"It was clean and the room had a simple but nice design."
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Aspen Suites Hotel Fairbanks
"Airport shuttle was great and they were kind enough to let me sleep in after my 230 am flight. It was clean and comfortable. Walking distance to fred meyers and other food/shops."
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Aurora

College
If you're spending some time in College, Creamer's Field and Chena River are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Fairbanks
If you're spending some time in Downtown Fairbanks, Fairbanks Ice Museum and Chena River are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Hamilton Acres
While Hamilton Acres isn't home to many top sights, Fort Wainwright and Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

South Fairbanks
When in South Fairbanks, you can plan a visit to Fort Wainwright and Alaska House Art Gallery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
















