Aurora Travel Guide
Fairbanks
Popular places to visit
Chena Hot Springs
This famous eco-friendly resort community in Alaska is known for its peaceful outdoor hot springs, spectacular ice museum and outdoor activities.
University of Alaska-Fairbanks
Explore the campus of University of Alaska-Fairbanks during your travels in Fairbanks. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the local tours.
Fairbanks Ice Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Fairbanks Ice Museum in Fairbanks. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.
Pioneer Park
Take a trip through time at this historical theme park, which celebrates Alaska’s pioneering heritage with museums, playgrounds, restored aircraft and a riverboat.
Moose Mountain
Hit the slopes at Moose Mountain during your trip to Fairbanks. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the local tours.
Creamer's Field
Follow elevated trails and see waterfowl and many other bird species in this immense sanctuary, dedicated to promoting environmental awareness.
Things to do
1 Day Shared Tour Arctic Circle and Aurora Viewing in Alaska
Fairbanks City Highlights Tour
Half-Day Fairbanks Heritage Tour
Top hotels in Aurora
Pike's Waterfront Lodge
"It was a nice and quiet stay."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center
"Lovely registration area. Doing renovations in part of hotel and it is time. Our room was a little dated but good value for the area. Staff helpful. Convenient to activities we did. Would go back!!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge
"The rooms were hot, air conditioning did not work. Key did not work on door, two different key sets. They moved us to another room. We are traveling with a group of 14. All rooms were hot. It is unfortunate that the property was not in great working order at the beginning of the season. They had ..."
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Best Western Plus Pioneer Park Inn
Bridgewater Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Good"
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Fairbanks Extended Stay
"Nooe"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Aurora
Lemeta
While visiting Lemeta, you might make a stop by sights like Creamer's Field and Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum.
Slaterville
If you're spending some time in Slaterville, Chena River and Fairbanks Community Museum are top sights worth seeing.
College
If you're spending some time in College, Fairbanks Golf Course 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.
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.
