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
Top hotels in Aurora

Pike's Waterfront Lodge
"The room was clean. The beds were comfortable, but moved around a little. The decor is dated, probably fro the 1970’s. The tackiness is evident. That said, it was comfortable. The staff were pleasant, if not urgent. The breakfast was generous, but lacked in quality. The sausage was cold, the batter ..."
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center

Bridgewater Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"This motel was not what we expected from a Wyndham facility. Upon opening the door to the room we were met with an ugly c story stain that spread diagonally across the room. The facility was very out of date and appeared from the 1960s. The shower was so small you could barely turn around. The provided ..."
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Aspen Suites Hotel Fairbanks
"Clean room, helpful staff! Overly priced."
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Fairbanks Extended Stay
"It was ok"
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Rivers Edge Resort
"Heater was stuck on in room so had to sleep with windows open and ac on. Front desk staff was no help."
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Aurora

College
If you're spending some time in College, University of Alaska Museum of the North and Creamer's Field 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 Fairbanks Ice Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
















