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
"Enjoyed this atmosphere. Stayed during a very busy time and everyone was doing a good job of managing all the people."
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

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

Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center
"Worst bed ever. Room was old, definetly needs to be updated."
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Fairbanks Extended Stay
"While the property itself is older, the facility was well maintained and I’m room was very clean. The staff was excellent and checkin and checkout was easy!"
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Aurora

College
If you're spending some time in College, Creamer's Field and Chena River 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.

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.

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.

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.
















