Aurora Travel Guide
Fairbanks
Things to do

Fairbanks: City Highlights Tour with Museum Entry

1 Day Shared Tour Arctic Circle and Aurora Viewing in Alaska

Fairbanks City Highlights Tour
Top hotels in Aurora

Pike's Waterfront Lodge
"Comfortable lodge with great amenities."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center

Aspen Suites Hotel Fairbanks
"All"
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Fairbanks Extended Stay
"Worst hotel I’ve ever been in. I walked right out again without even checking in. Dirty, falling to pieces, sketchy, inadequate parking, zero security, I actually felt unsafe. 10 minute walk to a different location to check in (and for breakfast, if you stay) is a bonus. I booked for three nights ..."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Bridgewater Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Great location and staff."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Comfort Inn Fairbanks
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.

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















