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
"Room was clean, staff was courteous & plenty of parking available"
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Rivers Edge Resort

Comfort Inn Fairbanks

Fairbanks Extended Stay
"didn't really look like it from the outside - but it was very nice inside, really well set up with a coffee pot and shower and sink and toilet and bed - well worth it"
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Aspen Suites Hotel Fairbanks
"My wife and I love this place, highly recommend. We live about 4 hours away and regularly come to Fairbanks for supplies and appointments, very happy with the accommodations and the staff is great."
Reviewed on 21 Jul 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 Alaska House Art Gallery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
















