Interior Alaska

Travel Guide

Denali National Park showing farmland
Fairbanks featuring interior views
Fairbanks showing outdoor art and a garden
Fairbanks
Fairbanks as well as a couple

Voyage into the heart of Alaska and discover a region characterized by untouched landscapes filled with the promise of adventure. 

Interior Alaska is a region of magical beauty and untamed wilderness. The heartland of The Last Frontier is dominated by mountains, including the breathtaking Denali, the highest peak in the U.S. The region also offers historical and cultural attractions, all framed by this backdrop of stunning, expansive scenery.

The largest city in Interior Alaska is Fairbanks, which is both a gateway to the surrounding wilderness and fascinating destination in its own right. Learn about the history of the state in the University of Alaska Museum of the North, one of the most important cultural attractions in the state. Follow the story of Alaska from its first settlers, through the 19th-century gold rush into the state as it is today.

Interior Alaska was one of the busiest destinations for gold miners during the rush era. Travel back to the prospecting years in Pioneer Park. Ride steam trains around the park, explore museums and try panning for gold yourself.

Stand in awe of Denali, the mountain also known as Mount McKinley. Join a private bus trip through Denali National Park, which takes you into some of the wildest parts of Interior Alaska. Watch from your windows for caribou, grizzly bears and golden eagles.

Activity centers in the Denali National Park and Fairbanks offer a variety of excursions into the Alaskan wilderness. Plummet down rocky slopes on mountain bikes and hike on trails that take you far away from anything man-made.

The rivers of Interior Alaska provide several different forms of entertainment. Plunge down rapids on a white-water rafting expedition or choose something more serene, such as a steamboat ride along the Tanana River.

Board a flight to Fairbanks and land right in the middle of Interior Alaska. Travel here in summer for access to Denali National Park and other seasonal attractions that are dependent on the weather. Come in winter to see the northern lights shimmering over fields and mountains covered in a blanket of snow.

Where to stay in Interior Alaska

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Aurora

Aurora might not have many top sights, but Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum and Creamer's Field are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Aurora
Fairbanks featuring interior views

Lemeta

While visiting Lemeta, you might make a stop by sights like Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum and Creamer's Field.

Lemeta
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center
3.5 out of 5
813 Noble St, Fairbanks, AK
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fairbanks. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,246 reviews)
"It was very nice"

Reviewed on 2 Jul, 2025

Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center
Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
3 out of 5
133 Parks Hwy, Trapper Creek, AK
Stay at this 3-star lodge in Trapper Creek. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (639 reviews)
"Amazing resort with perfect views! Enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on 2 Jul, 2025

Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
Pike's Waterfront Lodge
Pike's Waterfront Lodge
3 out of 5
1850 Hoselton Rd, Fairbanks, AK
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Fairbanks. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,921 reviews)
"Great place and atmosphere."

Reviewed on 1 Jul, 2025

Pike's Waterfront Lodge
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Talkeetna Wilderness Lodge and Cabin Rentals
Talkeetna Wilderness Lodge and Cabin Rentals
3 out of 5
17351 E Michele Drive, Talkeetna, AK
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Talkeetna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (393 reviews)
"Great property. Cabin was clean and comfortable. We appreciated the hot chocolate and cider in the room. Enjoyed it on our screened porch."

Reviewed on 27 Jun, 2025

Talkeetna Wilderness Lodge and Cabin Rentals
Denali Tri-Valley Cabins
Denali Tri-Valley Cabins
3.5 out of 5
1/10th Mile Lester Road, Healy, AK
Stay at this 3.5-star cabin in Healy. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Tri-Valley Community Library and Black Diamond ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (432 reviews)
"Large room, table to eat, small kitchenette. Dark in the room. Close to Denali. Would stay here again."

Reviewed on 30 Jun, 2025

Denali Tri-Valley Cabins
North Star Place
North Star Place
3.5 out of 5
1313 22nd Ave, Fairbanks, AK
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Fairbanks. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (111 reviews)
"Very clean and easy access to the city."

Reviewed on 24 Jun, 2025

North Star Place
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