Downtown Fairbanks Travel Guide
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.
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.
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
Half-Day Fairbanks Heritage Tour
Fairbanks City Highlights Tour
Sluice Box Kennel & Husky Life Experience
Fairbanks: City Highlights Tour with Museum Entry
Top hotels in Downtown Fairbanks
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center
"My room was dusty and they never came to clean the room the 3 nights we were there. The shop in the hotel was closed and only one restaurant open for breakfast, with a 24.95 charge. For Alaska the blackout curtains need up grade. The Bathroom light turned on the bathroom and hall. I'll never go their ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Bridgewater Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Good"
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Springhill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks
Clarion Hotel & Suites Fairbanks near Ft. Wainwright
"The room was spacious, but neither well appointed nor maintained. Not enough chairs, a very small tv and a damaged set of drawers try to fill the room. Bed was nice and comfortable. Corridors and lobby are dark and uninviting. Staff do not smile, and are not very helpful. Breakfast is average, but ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 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
"It was a nice and quiet stay."
Reviewed on 19 May 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 Fairbanks Ice Museum, 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 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.
