Aurora
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
1 Day Shared Tour Arctic Circle and Aurora Viewing in Alaska
Aurora Viewing Lodge Tour with transportation from Fairbanks
Free Pickup/Drop off: Dog Sledding with Free Photo in Fairbanks
Arctic Circle & Northern Lights Tour from Fairbanks
Chena Hot Springs with Ice Museum Tour & Northern Lights
Top hotels in Aurora
Pike's Waterfront Lodge
We were in a cabin and it was very cozy and quiet! The bed and pillows were good quality. I would recommend the cabins for sure.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center
Stopped proving free breakfast, entrance doors didn’t work properly.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport
Very nice staff!!!
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Sophie Station Suites
Its a decent play to stay. They have a restaurant upstairs and the bed was comfortable.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Fairbanks Extended Stay
I arrived at 2:00 AM in -20 F, and this wonderful woman met me and walked me over to another building where our room was for the night. The following day we realized that we had left our extension cord for the engine block heater at the location and they found the cord and kept it at the front desk ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Pioneer Park Inn
I spent 5 days in Fairbanks, staying at this hotel. The room was clean, the staff friendly, the breakfast and coffee were delicious, and the location was beautiful.
Reviewed on 21 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.
