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
Quick and Easy Ice Fishing at Chena Lake
Aurora Glass House – Northern Lights and Photos at Cleary Summit
From Fairbanks: Northern Lights Aurora Tour with Photography
Fairbanks: Aurora Glass House Experience at Cleary Summit
Top hotels in Aurora
Pike's Waterfront Lodge
Breakfast was great! So many yummy choices. Disappointed sauna is now a $$$ pay item & night viewing area not available
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center
The room is very nice and spacious, but the TV was not watchable (very bad streaming, on every channel) and at noon time there was no hot water to shower, you would have to wait until later in the afternoon. As to the property, the convenience store/coffee shop was closed for renovation the entire ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport
Nice to have a shuttle from both the train station and/or the airport. Good breakfast, average gym.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Sophie Station Suites
Adequate amenities and clean property, ideal for budget stays
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Bridgewater Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
not too much sound proof
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Fairbanks Extended Stay
I booked this hotel for the on site kitchen and free breakfast. There was no free breakfast or offer thereof. The checkin was cordial at best and in a nearby building, as advertised. The heated floors were great, however, the rest of the building, accommodations, kitchen amenities are very basic, ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 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, University of Alaska Museum of the North 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 Big Dipper Ice Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
