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.
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 Aurora
3 Mi to Pioneer Park & University: Spacious Home!
I emailed concerning if there was a place to plug in my car bc the dates we traveled weather was -33. No one replied. We showed up to check in at 3:45 & was prompting told it was not ready and to come back - absolutely NO apology. We drove 12 hours btw to get there and we’re exhausted. Advertises ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2024
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
Golden North Inn
Clean room
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport
Staff were super nice to me and I really appreciate how they got me a room quickly. Breakfast was very good especially considering it was a free continental breakfast, and the complementary cookies later in the day were a nice touch
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus Pioneer Park Inn
Very nice rooms
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Aurora
Lemeta
While visiting Lemeta, you might make a stop by sights like Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum and Creamer's Field.
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, University of Alaska Museum of the North and Creamer's Field 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.
Aurora 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
