Downtown Fairbanks Travel Guide
Fairbanks
Visit Downtown Fairbanks
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Fairbanks
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center
Overall a good hotel but wish they had more room toiletries (lotion, cleaning wipes, etc).
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Bridgewater Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
My room was amazing. The room was always clean. The staff from front desk was kind. The night shift lady was amazing helps me with getting my parking pass and voiding an accidental parking ticket.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Springhill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks
Clean room, good location and friendly stuff.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Clarion Hotel & Suites Fairbanks near Ft. Wainwright
Loved the breakfast options, always someone at the front desk! No problems
Reviewed on 21 Jan 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 29 Sept 2025
Pike's Waterfront Lodge
winter wonderland
Reviewed on 23 Jan 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
When in South Fairbanks, you can plan a visit to Fort Wainwright and Fairbanks Ice Museum, 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 Creamer's Field and Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum.
Aurora
Aurora might not have many top sights, but Creamer's Field and Pioneer Park 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.
