Westgate 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 Westgate
Sophie Station Suites
Its a decent play to stay. They have a restaurant upstairs and the bed was comfortable.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Rewak Studios
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
Bridgewater Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
great and easy experience
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westgate
College
If you're spending some time in College, Creamer's Field and Chena River are top sights worth seeing.
Aurora
Aurora might not have many top sights, but Creamer's Field and Pioneer Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
Lemeta
While visiting Lemeta, you might make a stop by sights like Creamer's Field and Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum.
