South Fairbanks Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in South Fairbanks
North Star Place
Place was great. Would stay there again.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
1 Mi to Downtown & River: Family Apt in Fairbanks
Was clean, contact person helpfull. Downstairs tenant's complained about noise.
Reviewed on 6 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
Hyatt Place Fairbanks
Nice and clean and helpful staff!
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Best Western Plus Pioneer Park Inn
Very nice rooms
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Golden North Inn
Clean room
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Fairbanks
Downtown Fairbanks
If you're spending some time in Downtown Fairbanks, Fairbanks Ice Museum and Chena River are top sights worth seeing.
Slaterville
If you're spending some time in Slaterville, Chena River and Fairbanks Community Museum 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.
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.
South Fairbanks Travel Guide
- Fort Wainwright
- Santa Claus House
- Fairbanks Ice Museum
- University of Alaska-Fairbanks
- Pioneer Park
- Moose Mountain
- Creamer's Field
- Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum
- Birch Hill Recreation Area
- Growden Memorial Park
- Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center
- Fairbanks Golf Course
- Wedgewood Wildlife Sanctuary
- Fairbanks Community Museum
- 40 Below Fairbanks
- Big Dipper Ice Arena
- Carlson Center Event Arena
- Gold Dredge 8
- Alaska House Art Gallery
- Large Animal Research Station
- Palace Theatre
