Downtown Fairbanks
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Popular places to visit
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.
Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center
Take your first steps into Interior Alaska at a visitors center that combines information about the region with exhibitions, events and artisanal crafts.
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.
Creamer's Field
Follow elevated trails and see waterfowl and many other bird species in this immense sanctuary, dedicated to promoting environmental awareness.
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
Half-Day Fairbanks Heritage Tour
Northern Lights at Chena Hot Springs
Castner Glacier Ice Cave Adventure from Fairbanks
Arctic Circle Adventure with Aurora Viewing and FREE Photos
Alaska Railroad Aurora Winter Fairbanks to Anchorage One Way
Top hotels in Downtown Fairbanks
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center
Free coffee in the lobby would be nice
Reviewed on 19 Apr, 2026
Bridgewater Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The room was clean but small. The room took a long time to warm up and I couldn't find an extra blanket. I was cold all night. To there Credit they did take 30.00 dollars of. Of my bill. I appreciated that. The exhaust fan in the bathroom did not work. I would probably stay there again.
Reviewed on 22 Apr, 2026
Springhill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks
Nice location and great breakfast
Reviewed on 19 Apr, 2026
Clarion Hotel & Suites Fairbanks near Ft. Wainwright
Great place to stay!!
Reviewed on 23 Apr, 2026
Alaska Heritage House Bed and Breakfast
Our stay was so off the charts amazing we're not sure how to even begin our review of the Bed and Breakfast ~ imagine being your grandmother's favorite grandchild and walking into her home and being embraced by the aroma of gingerbread cookies and every other smell that is so delicious it takes your ...
Reviewed on 29 Sept, 2025
Pike's Waterfront Lodge
Great breakfast. Rooms were clean and bed was comfortable. Decor was interesting with plenty of Fairbanks history. Unexpected suprise of a pie upon check in! Good experience overall and I would def come again. I wish they had a hot tub.
Reviewed on 26 Apr, 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Fairbanks
Slaterville
If you're spending some time in Slaterville, Chena River and Fairbanks Community Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Hamilton Acres
While Hamilton Acres isn't home to many top sights, Fort Wainwright and Fairbanks Ice Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Lemeta
While visiting Lemeta, you might make a stop by sights like Wedgewood Wildlife Sanctuary and Creamer's Field.
Aurora
Aurora might not have many top sights, but Carlson Center Event Arena and Creamer's Field 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.
