South Fairbanks Travel Guide
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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 South Fairbanks
North Star Place
Clean apartment. They responded to messages quickly. They checked in to make sure everything was ok. The place was great. Located close to most everything.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Pike's Waterfront Lodge
Pretty cool lodge in general. Had no problems only fun.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center
Mostly good. I had to split up my stay because I arrived early, I stayed one night in the south tower where I had problems controlling the heat and it was actually way too hot in the room. Would also really appreciate an airport shuttle.
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
Other neighbourhoods around South Fairbanks
Downtown Fairbanks
If you're spending some time in Downtown Fairbanks, Fairbanks Ice Museum and Chena River are top sights worth seeing.
Slaterville
If you're spending some time in Slaterville, Chena River and Fairbanks Community Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Hamilton Acres
While Hamilton Acres isn't home to many top sights, Fort Wainwright and Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center 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 Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum 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 Big Dipper Ice Arena.
