Downtown Fairbanks
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
Take your first steps into Interior Alaska at a visitors center that combines information about the region with exhibitions, events and artisanal crafts.
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.
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.
Things to do
1 Day Shared Tour Arctic Circle and Aurora Viewing in Alaska
Arctic Circle & Northern Lights Tour from Fairbanks
Chena Hot Springs with Ice Museum Tour & Northern Lights
Aurora Viewing Lodge Tour with transportation from Fairbanks
From Fairbanks: Northern Lights Aurora Tour with Photography
Free Pickup/Drop off: Dog Sledding with Free Photo in Fairbanks
Top hotels in Downtown Fairbanks
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center
This is a very nice hotel in the heart of Fairbanks. it has its own restaurant and breakfast bar. The gift shop was closed for construction when we were there. Staff were nice. Room has a fridge but no microvave although there is a common microwave for all guests which was very convenient. There’s ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Bridgewater Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Hotel needs updating
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Springhill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks
The room was half cleaned , sheets and towel only changed, I have doubts that they clean really. 3 box of pizzas which including pizzaz in it , from previous guests was there, previous guests keyes was on counter, after several follow up i was able to get a refund of 45 $ , i am waiting to get it, ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Clarion Hotel & Suites Fairbanks near Ft. Wainwright
Fantastic Breakfast, clean room, good shower, and soft bed.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 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
Entire 2BR 1Bath Apt “The Downtown Deneege”
What a great unit! Has everything you need and more. Very convenient location! Thank you! Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 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 Big Dipper Ice Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Hamilton Acres
While Hamilton Acres isn't home to many top sights, Fort Wainwright and Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center 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.
