Aurora Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
Explore the campus 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 browsing 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.
Activities
1 Day Shared Tour Arctic Circle and Aurora Viewing in Alaska
From Fairbanks: Northern Lights Aurora Tour with Photography
Aurora Glass House – Northern Lights and Photos at Cleary Summit
Sluice Box Kennel Alaskan Homestead & Husky Life Experience
Dancing Lights in the Sky on an Aurora RV Tour Adventure
Fairbanks: Aurora Glass House Experience at Cleary Summit
Our pick of the best Aurora Hotel Deals
Pike's Waterfront Lodge
Very close to the airport and they offer free shuttle services to the airport. Breakfast is free and most of the staff were polite. We stay in the cabins which were pretty cute and even had a small kitchen in case you are staying with family. We saw the Northern lights the first night day.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center
Free coffee in the lobby would be nice
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport
Nice to have a shuttle from both the train station and/or the airport. Good breakfast, average gym.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Sophie Station Suites
Fairbanks Extended Stay
I booked this hotel for the on site kitchen and free breakfast. There was no free breakfast or offer thereof. The checkin was cordial at best and in a nearby building, as advertised. The heated floors were great, however, the rest of the building, accommodations, kitchen amenities are very basic, ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Bridgewater Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
not too much sound proof
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Aurora
Lemeta
While visiting Lemeta, you might make a stop by sights like Creamer's Field and Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum.
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.
