Aurora, AK
Fairbanks
Popular places to visit

Chena Hot Springs
This famous eco-friendly resort community in Alaska is known for its peaceful outdoor hot springs, spectacular ice museum and outdoor activities.

University of Alaska-Fairbanks
Take a campus tour or just explore the area 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 studying the exhibits at Fairbanks Ice Museum in Fairbanks. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.

Creamer's Field
Follow elevated trails and see waterfowl and many other bird species in this immense sanctuary, dedicated to promoting environmental awareness.

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
Take a trip through time at this historical theme park, which celebrates Alaska’s pioneering heritage with museums, playgrounds, restored aircraft and a riverboat.
Aurora Hotel Deals

Pike's Waterfront Lodge
Pike’s was a good base for our aurora tours. Staff was really good. Price was reasonable. Breakfast was OK, could be better. Facility was very comfortable with plenty of places to play cards or sit with family/friends. We would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 2026/3/22

Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center
Staffer at check in could have been more welcoming.
Reviewed on 2026/3/23

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport
Very nice staff!!!
Reviewed on 2026/3/22

Sophie Station Suites
Its a decent play to stay. They have a restaurant upstairs and the bed was comfortable.
Reviewed on 2026/3/21

Bridgewater Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
great and easy experience
Reviewed on 2026/3/21

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 2026/3/15
Other neighborhoods around Aurora

Lemeta
If you're spending some time in Lemeta, Creamer's Field and Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum 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.

College
While visiting College, you might make a stop by sights like Creamer's Field and Chena River.

Downtown Fairbanks
While visiting Downtown Fairbanks, you might make a stop by sights like Fairbanks Ice Museum and Chena River.

Westgate
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Westgate and surrounding area, you can visit Pioneer Park and Carlson Center Event Arena.

South Fairbanks
While there might not be top attractions in South Fairbanks, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Fort Wainwright and Big Dipper Ice Arena.
