College Travel Guide
Fairbanks
Popular places to visit
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.
University of Alaska Museum of the North
You can spend time studying the exhibits at University of Alaska Museum of the North in Fairbanks. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the local tours.
Georgeson Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Georgeson Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Fairbanks. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the local tours.
Chena Hot Springs
You can take time to visit Chena Hot Springs during your travels to Fairbanks. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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
Explore the great outdoors at Creamer's Field, a lovely green space in Fairbanks. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the local tours.
Top hotels in College
Pike's Waterfront Lodge
Great place to stay. Staff was helpful and friendly. Onsite reindeer were nice to see while eating. Everything was kept clean. Breakfast was better than the average complimentary breakfast. Facilities were nice and there were some extras not normally found at places like that. Only minor issue was ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport
7 Gables Inn & Suites
Bluntly, the room wasn't clean. I had to sweep the floor and wipe the toilet. Half the parking lot was flooded. We were put in some kinda sketchy studios by the highway rather than the B&B we were expecting. That said, the owner was extremely kind and tried to make it up to us. We changed our plans ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Fairbanks Extended Stay
I booked this hotel for the on site kitchen and free breakfast. There was no free breakfast or offer thereof. The checkin was cordial at best and in a nearby building, as advertised. The heated floors were great, however, the rest of the building, accommodations, kitchen amenities are very basic, ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Sophie Station Suites
Golden North Inn
Close to airport, staff super nice and complementary breakfast was super nice!
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around College
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.
Lemeta
While visiting Lemeta, you might make a stop by sights like Wedgewood Wildlife Sanctuary and Creamer's Field.
Slaterville
If you're spending some time in Slaterville, Chena River and Fairbanks Community Museum 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.
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.
