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

Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center
"Awful service. Condescending check in staff. The woman who checked me in was absolutely Insufferable. I had a suggestion/concern and she summarily dismissed it with the most smug smile. I asked another staff when the restaurant closed and was told, “I don’t know. I think 10. Or, the bar might be ..."
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Aspen Suites Hotel Fairbanks

Fairbanks Extended Stay
"Bring your own quarters to do laundry. No change on property."
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Bridgewater Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

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.
















