Aurora 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
Aurora Viewing - Aurora Husky Lodge , Great view from top of the ridge
1 Day Shared Tour Arctic Circle and Aurora Viewing in Alaska
Aurora Viewing Lodge Tour with transportation from Fairbanks
Chena Hot Springs with Ice Museum Tour & Northern Lights
Fairbanks Distillery and Craft Beer Pub Crawl
Top hotels in Aurora
Pike's Waterfront Lodge
Pretty cool lodge in general. Had no problems only fun.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center
Room was very hot but apart from that it was a good experience
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport
Staff was great!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Wedgewood Resort
Room is super spacious and extremely clean, staff was friendly and helpful. The airport shuttle is pretty convenient.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Fairbanks
Nice
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Sophie Station Suites
Staff was great and the room was very nice and kept up very well.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 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 Big Dipper Ice Arena.
South Fairbanks
When in South Fairbanks, you can plan a visit to Big Dipper Ice Arena and Fort Wainwright, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
