Downtown Fairbanks
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Popular places to visit
Fairbanks Ice Museum
You can spend time studying 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
Take a campus tour or just explore the area 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
Aurora Viewing Lodge Tour with transportation from Fairbanks
Spectacular Hot Spring Experience with Northern Lights
Half-Day Fairbanks Heritage Tour
Arctic Circle & Northern Lights Tour from Fairbanks
Top hotels in Downtown Fairbanks
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center
The room was ok the soap dish in the shower was dirty and cracked shower suround. Screw coming out of shower curtin rod. The worse pary was the staff. A general feeling of indifference. Most of the staff were better off not dealing with the public. Honey was great and one other girl whos name i do ...
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
Bridgewater Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Friendly staff. I had to actually tell the front desk I had 2 rooms. Why that wouldn't automatically be known is beyond me.
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Springhill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks
It was all right!
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Clarion Hotel & Suites Fairbanks near Ft. Wainwright
The only concern was the cleaner of room and thats need arrangement too. Otherwise, the hotel is near almost everything. Have 25/7 free coffee, tea, hot chocolate and purifying water. Include breakfast in the price. The staff make an arrangement for very early check in, because our flight was of ...
Reviewed on Feb 25, 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 Sep 29, 2025
Pike's Waterfront Lodge
Love the staff. There was a place to plug in my car!
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
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
While there might not be top attractions in South Fairbanks, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Big Dipper Ice Arena and Fort Wainwright.
Hamilton Acres
Hamilton Acres might not have many top sights, but Fort Wainwright and Fairbanks Ice Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Lemeta
If you're spending some time in Lemeta, Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum and Creamer's Field are top sights worth seeing.
Aurora
While Aurora isn't home to many top sights, Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum and Creamer's Field are some notable places to visit nearby.
Westgate
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Westgate and surrounding area, you can visit Pioneer Park and Big Dipper Ice Arena.
