Aurora Travel Guide
Fairbanks
Popular places to visit
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.
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
Explore the great outdoors at Creamer's Field, a lovely green space in Fairbanks. Stroll along the 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.
Pioneer Park
Explore the great outdoors at Pioneer Park, a lovely green space in Fairbanks. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the local tours.
Top hotels in Aurora
Pike's Waterfront Lodge
I wish Front desk staff could be friendly, They don't smile, they don't greet, didn't talk much Felt kind of Ignored. May be overwhelming for them with tourist, Housekeeping staffs are awesome, They always greet when they see us on the hallway with beautiful smile on their faces, Breakfast girls ...
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center
Cold room
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport
The breakfast was hot and varied, with fresh muffins! The room was pleasant and clean. However almost no kleenix left and no back up. I liked the lobby with displays of a stuffed wolf and grizzley. Beds were comfortable. Staff were friendly. I would stay there again!
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Sophie Station Suites
Staff were great. Room clean and well stocked. Restaurant delicious. Prompt shuttle to and from airport.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Fairbanks Extended Stay
I arrived at 2:00 AM in -20 F, and this wonderful woman met me and walked me over to another building where our room was for the night. The following day we realized that we had left our extension cord for the engine block heater at the location and they found the cord and kept it at the front desk ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Pioneer Park Inn
Nice stay clean room .
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Aurora
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.
College
If you're spending some time in College, Creamer's Field and Chena River 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.
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.
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.
