Downtown Fairbanks Travel Guide
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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.
Moose Mountain
Hit the slopes at Moose Mountain during your trip to Fairbanks. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
1 Day Shared Tour Arctic Circle and Aurora Viewing in Alaska
Chena Hot Springs with Ice Museum Tour & Northern Lights
Murphy Dome Aurora Borealis Viewing Tour
North Pole Alaska: Guided Fairbanks Snowmobile Tour
Arctic Circle & Northern Lights Tour from Fairbanks
Aurora Viewing Lodge Tour with transportation from Fairbanks
Top hotels in Downtown Fairbanks
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
Bridgewater Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
not too much sound proof
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Springhill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks
The bed was fine, as was the bathroom, but it was a dreary and depressing place, unattractive rooms and the carpet I don’t want to even think about. Also, no in room safe and a very loud radiator spewing cold air. The surrounding area was not nice. On a brief walk I saw mostly intoxicated and/or ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Clarion Hotel & Suites Fairbanks near Ft. Wainwright
The location is convenient, close to the town, shops and restaurants. The room is clean and appears well maintained. However, the carpet and wall in the public area, such as hallway and dining area, is quite old and need to be replaced or repainted. The elevator is squeaky and needs to be maintained ...
Reviewed on 5 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
Breakfast was great! So many yummy choices. Disappointed sauna is now a $$$ pay item & night viewing area not available
Reviewed on 14 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 Creamer's Field and Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum.
Aurora
Aurora might not have many top sights, but Creamer's Field and Pioneer Park 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.
