South Fairbanks Travel Guide
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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
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
Fairbanks Distillery and Craft Beer Pub Crawl
Top hotels in South Fairbanks
North Star Place
The parking was very safe and the accommodations were lovely and comfortable.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Close to everything you need !! 😊
Kitchen was sorely lacking in supplies. Was supposed to have 2 bedrooms, 1 with a queen and the other with a queen and a twin. There was no hot tub which is why I booked this place. The owner said it was a miscommunication. But his listing is misleading. There were no hangers or dressers for us to ...
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Mary’s house
Very cute and cool place!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Pike's Waterfront Lodge
During the four days and three nights we stayed at the hotel, our room was not cleaned a single day; we went the entire time using the same towels and sheets. I informed a member of the cleaning staff so they could attend to the room, but they simply told me they would stop by to clean in half an ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center
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Reviewed on 28 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
Other neighbourhoods around South Fairbanks
Downtown Fairbanks
If you're spending some time in Downtown Fairbanks, Fairbanks Ice Museum and Chena River are top sights worth seeing.
Slaterville
If you're spending some time in Slaterville, Chena River and Fairbanks Community Museum 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.
Lemeta
While visiting Lemeta, you might make a stop by sights like Creamer's Field and Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum.
Aurora
Aurora might not have many top sights, but Creamer's Field and Pioneer Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
