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.
Creamer's Field
Follow elevated trails and see waterfowl and many other bird species in this immense sanctuary, dedicated to promoting environmental awareness.
Moose Mountain
Hit the slopes at Moose Mountain during your trip to Fairbanks. Stroll along the 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.
Things to do
Mountaintop 360° Best Alaskan Cabin with Photography @Aurora Camp
Dog Sledding and Mushing Experience in North Pole
1 Day Shared Tour Arctic Circle and Aurora Viewing in Alaska
Arctic Circle & Northern Lights Tour from Fairbanks
Chena Hot Springs with Ice Museum Tour & Northern Lights
Top hotels in Aurora
Pike's Waterfront Lodge
Love the decor
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center
Room wasn’t ready when the checking time due. Tv doesn’t have signals until I leave, it’s not fixed. Asking for refilling tea bag for two times . It’s never delivered
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport
The breakfast was far from fresh, eggs were dry and bacon tasted fake. Would liked to have seen fresh fruit and a yogurt bar. There was also no bar soap in the room
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Sophie Station Suites
It did the job of needing a place to sleep and shower. It is a bit out dated and the breakfast did not have much variety.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Bridgewater Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
great and easy experience
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Fairbanks Extended Stay
No breakfast. Rooms were very run down. The windows didn't block any cold air. The floor heat was nice in places where it worked, but mostly it didn't work. Didn't matter what the thermostat was set at the temp of the room didn't change. The run was pretty clean, just really old. Everything worked ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 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, 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.
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 Big Dipper Ice Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.