Title: Visit Downtown Fairbanks: Best of Downtown Fairbanks, Fairbanks Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Downtown Fairbanks](https://expedia.ca/Downtown-Fairbanks-Hotels.d976421942374862848.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Fairbanks](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Fairbanks.d1190.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Fairbanks](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Fairbanks.d1190.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Downtown Fairbanks Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Downtown-Fairbanks.d976421942374862848.Car-Rental-Guide)[Downtown Fairbanks Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Downtown-Fairbanks.d976421942374862848.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Downtown Fairbanks ## Fairbanks ![Memorial honoring the pilots who flew aircraft from continental United States to Siberia via Alaska during World War II. #memorial #Fairbanks #pilots](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1190/62490cf0-2b43-4da0-9380-05bbe008a8c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Memorial honoring the pilots who flew aircraft from continental United States to Siberia via Alaska during World War II. #memorial #Fairbanks #pilots](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1190/62490cf0-2b43-4da0-9380-05bbe008a8c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Antler Arch is the Gateway to Downtown Fairbanks. The arch is made up of over 100 antlers that have been collected from all over Interior Alaska. (September 2016)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1190/7cd293c9-b450-4c58-8483-a7b2f94a143a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The gleaming spires reaching skyward near the banks of the Chena River in downtown Fairbanks, Alaska, look like ice crystals or quartz crystals. The longest piece reach up to about 11m (36’). Named the “Polaris”, at night when the multicoloured lights reflect on the highly-polished steel surface, it looks like northern lights dancing in the sky. (September 2016)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1190/8343a1be-c33c-458f-b02f-86d259bfcaa5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![On the banks of the Chena River in Fairbanks. About midnight in July.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1190/5d12b35d-94b9-4ad1-926a-5c14ba997ded.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Downtown Fairbanks Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Fairbanks travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Fairbanks.dx1190) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Night starry view of a ice dome in Chena Hot Springs Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085609/f22b1c89-1386-4731-b416-ebb615f87364.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Fairbanks-Ice-Museum-Fairbanks.d6085609.Vacation-Attraction) ![Fairbanks featuring interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561861647/ad72c442-056b-4d9d-976e-f6d6108c8960.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Morris-Thompson-Cultural-Visitors-Center-Fairbanks.d553248621561861647.Vacation-Attraction) ![Chena Hot Springs showing a pool and a garden as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085617/df4e3f0c-ced8-4c04-97c2-19d03530d30a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Chena-Hot-Springs-Fairbanks.d6085617.Vacation-Attraction) ![Everybody I've spoken to and anything I read about Fairbanks said that the museum was a major highlight...I personally found it quite small and disengaging, although I think if you watch one of the movies](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1190/c1556b28-d346-4530-9dd2-2ab2e0309edb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/University-Of-Alaska-Fairbanks-Fairbanks.d6085603.Vacation-Attraction) ![Alaska Scene](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532649905/07022d00-5ae7-4af9-a5d6-c119f6320f46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Moose Mountain Hit the slopes at Moose Mountain during your trip to Fairbanks. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.ca/Moose-Mountain-Fairbanks.d553248621532649905.Vacation-Attraction) ![Creamers Field showing tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085613/6b6be7bc-1bce-472a-bd11-166a8098bce4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Creamer's Field Follow elevated trails and see waterfowl and many other bird species in this immense sanctuary, dedicated to promoting environmental awareness. [](https://expedia.ca/Creamers-Field-Fairbanks.d6085613.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![1 Day Shared Tour Arctic Circle and Aurora Viewing in Alaska](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48697050/4550e4b3-bc5c-4bf8-b797-ad2a566315fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 1 Day Shared Tour Arctic Circle and Aurora Viewing in Alaska CA $226 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/1-day-shared-tour-arctic-circle-and-aurora-viewing-in-alaska.a48697050.activity-details) ![Arctic Circle & Northern Lights Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/422196/da07f96d-69b2-4e42-8881-89f789ce06e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arctic Circle & Northern Lights Tour from Fairbanks CA $438 per traveller **82%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/arctic-circle-northern-lights-tour-from-fairbanks.a422196.activity-details) ![From Fairbanks: Northern Lights Aurora Tour with Photography](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48009593/faa86d44-dc69-4269-995e-be6e7bc3bf96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Fairbanks: Northern Lights Aurora Tour with Photography CA $286 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-fairbanks-northern-lights-aurora-tour-with-photography.a48009593.activity-details) ![Split image of a couple in the Chena Hot Springs and the Northern Lights at night in Fairbanks](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/422194/a953dbd7-f40b-4b56-a510-882e5f0c7669.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chena Hot Springs with Ice Museum Tour & Northern Lights CA $329 per traveller **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/chena-hot-springs-with-ice-museum-tour-northern-lights.a422194.activity-details) ![Tour group in Fairbanks](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/344802/61c7312a-e905-4ff7-984f-1982af8fc4de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half-Day Fairbanks Heritage Tour CA $226 per traveller **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-fairbanks-heritage-tour.a344802.activity-details) ![Aurora Viewing Lodge Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/422180/949ac715-a97f-404a-8d87-7518da7cd01e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Aurora Viewing Lodge Tour with transportation from Fairbanks CA $219 per traveller **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/aurora-viewing-lodge-tour-with-transportation-from-fairbanks.a422180.activity-details) [See all activities in Fairbanks](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Fairbanks.d1190.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Downtown Fairbanks Hotel Deals ![Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/17400/17360/f5404ec4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center 813 Noble St Fairbanks AK CA $156 CA $168 total Apr 3 - Apr 4 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fairbanks. 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