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
"Appreciated that a breakfast buffet was included. Friendly staff."
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center

Bridgewater Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Transportation from the train station was the issue. There was no one there when arriving even though the information was provided when booking the room. The hotel finally sent a Lyft to provide Transportation. The hotel employees were not knowledgeable about the amenities stated on the website."
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Aspen Suites Hotel Fairbanks
"Room is clean and staff are friendly"
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Fairbanks Extended Stay
"It's not what it's cracked up to be on the internet."
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Rivers Edge Resort
"Inviting cabins, quiet, clean and friendly staff. Close to everything in Fairbanks. Really close to the university."
Reviewed on 2 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.
















