South Fairbanks Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South 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
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
Arctic Circle & Northern Lights Tour from Fairbanks
Dog Sledding and Mushing Experience in North Pole
1 Day Shared Tour Arctic Circle and Aurora Viewing in Alaska
Aurora Viewing Lodge Tour with transportation from Fairbanks
Murphy Dome Aurora Borealis Viewing Tour
Aurora Glass House – Northern Lights and Photos at Cleary Summit
Our pick of the best South Fairbanks Hotel Deals
North Star Place
This was a nice and convenient place to stay for an extended period of time. It was easy to access had plenty of open space, a bathroom and kitchen with anything you needed to cook and store food. The only con was the creeks and sounds of footsteps coming from the top floor, that wasn’t a deal breaker ...
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Mary’s house
Very cute and cool place!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Close to everything you need !! 😊
Kitchen was sorely lacking in supplies. Was supposed to have 2 bedrooms, 1 with a queen and the other with a queen and a twin. There was no hot tub which is why I booked this place. The owner said it was a miscommunication. But his listing is misleading. There were no hangers or dressers for us to ...
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
A Cozy 3-bedroom, centrally located in peaceful Fairbanks with WiFi
The host sent check in instructions on time before our stay but the keypad ended up not working - not sure if it was weather related or not. We called the host and they picked up right away and helped us to get into the property. They offered to come to fix the keypad in the initial phone call but ...
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Pike's Waterfront Lodge
Resort feeling with nice clean and quiet rooms.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center
Rented 3 rooms. Got downgraded with no explanation. 2 of the rooms were dirty with hair and blood. Both showers not working. 3rd room had to have security called due to guest next door.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
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.
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.
Westgate
Though Westgate may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pioneer Park and Big Dipper Ice Arena.
