Westgate 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
Dog Sledding and Mushing Experience in North Pole
Arctic Circle & Northern Lights Tour from Fairbanks
1 Day Shared Tour Arctic Circle and Aurora Viewing in Alaska
From Fairbanks: Northern Lights Aurora Tour with Photography
Aurora Viewing Lodge Tour with transportation from Fairbanks
Chena Hot Springs with Ice Museum Tour & Northern Lights
Our pick of the best Westgate Hotel Deals
Sophie Station Suites
Its a decent play to stay. They have a restaurant upstairs and the bed was comfortable.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Rewak Studios
Pike's Waterfront Lodge
Breakfast was good..friendly staff
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center
This hotel has great potential; however, its cleanliness is extremely poor. The staff is often too occupied chatting among themselves to help guests. On the positive side, the restaurant is exceptionally clean and the food and staff are fantastic. I urge management to check behind the doors, behind ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport
The entire staff was amazing. They were kind and considerate and went out of their way to make our stay wonderful. Everyone from the shuttle driver, who picked us up at the airport at 3 am, to the breakfast staff member, who recommended a great dinner place, to the front desk staff member, who granted ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Bridgewater Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
great and easy experience
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westgate
College
If you're spending some time in College, Creamer's Field and Chena River are top sights worth seeing.
Aurora
Aurora might not have many top sights, but Creamer's Field and Pioneer Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
Lemeta
While visiting Lemeta, you might make a stop by sights like Creamer's Field and Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum.
