Downtown Fairbanks Travel Guide
Fairbanks
Visit Downtown Fairbanks
Popular places to visit
Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center
Learn about the local history of Fairbanks with a stop at Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center. Amble around the area's 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.
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
Explore the great outdoors at Pioneer Park, a lovely green space in Fairbanks. Stroll along the 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.
Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum during your trip to Fairbanks. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Downtown Fairbanks
Bridgewater Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Staff courteous and helpful.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center
All yes
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Springhill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks
Staff was very friendly checking in and out. Enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Clarion Hotel & Suites Fairbanks near Ft. Wainwright
Room was good. Staff was AMAZING. Cass went above and beyond for us. She spent time with us telling us the best place to see the Northern Lights. On our first day there we came out to a very flat tire and Cass came running out to us with a portable tire pump. We are able to make it back to the rental ...
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
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
Everything was as expected. The room is clean and the staff friendly and professional.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
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 Big Dipper Ice Arena, 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 Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum and Creamer's Field.
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 Carlson Center Event Arena.
Downtown Fairbanks Travel Guide
- Fairbanks Ice Museum
- Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center
- Alaska House Art Gallery
- Dog Mushers Museum
- Fort Wainwright
- Santa Claus House
- University of Alaska-Fairbanks
- Pioneer Park
- Moose Mountain
- Creamer's Field
- Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum
- Birch Hill Recreation Area
- Growden Memorial Park
- Fairbanks Golf Course
- Wedgewood Wildlife Sanctuary
- Fairbanks Community Museum
- 40 Below Fairbanks
- Big Dipper Ice Arena
- Carlson Center Event Arena
- Gold Dredge 8
- Large Animal Research Station
