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.
Moose Mountain
Hit the slopes at Moose Mountain during your trip to Fairbanks. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the local tours.
Top hotels in College
Pike's Waterfront Lodge
No pets, or tub
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport
3 bulbs out in room, cold air coming into the room from under heater
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Sophie Station Suites
The floor in the room is not flat, always make noice when I was walking. It might need floor restoration.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge
This did have basic service that you would expect with a 3 star hotel. We were a party of 6, with 3 rooms reserved for 3 nights. Granted, we were some of the last visitors for the season, just prior to closure, but I literally had to go begging coffee refills for the mornings, and the tea was not ...
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
Golden North Inn
A little expensive considering but it got the job done.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Fairbanks Extended Stay
Nice people
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around College
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.
Lemeta
While visiting Lemeta, you might make a stop by sights like Creamer's Field and Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum.
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 Big Dipper Ice Arena and Fort Wainwright, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
