Title: Visit College: 2026 College, Fairbanks Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in College](https://expedia.com/College-Fairbanks-Hotels.0-n553248635975873042-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Fairbanks](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Fairbanks.d1190.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Fairbanks](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Fairbanks.d1190.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in College](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-College.d553248635975873042.Car-Rental-Guide)[College Vacations](https://expedia.com/College.d553248635975873042.Destination-Travel-Guides) # College, AK ## Fairbanks ![The unnoticed flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1190/30378459-1675-47d8-b2fb-3c5ac525b539.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sven's Basecamp Hostel in Fairbanks has some of the coolest accommodation options--such as this treehouse, a tipi, cabins, wall tent glamping, etc. Sven also has a couple cute dogs and one teeny tiny husky puppy that everyone fought over to hold. Rent canoes here as well. Showers are costly (25 cents per minute!) but only because their water has to be brought in via truck so they try not to use too much too quickly. Wifi available. More on www.ajauntwithjoy.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635996007811/8150d707-4f0c-4f0b-9c11-00a86b346924.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sven's Basecamp Hostel office...cutest cabin I've seen in AK so far. Loved this hostel in Fairbanks. More on www.ajauntwithjoy.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635996007811/28459446-dd7f-4b07-bf78-772cbba72cae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Museum of the North which includes modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085605/3c21ce09-e854-476c-9653-40240847bdee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Georgeson Botanical Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085615/9ae49d46-eae7-4011-94ef-df4e23df75ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit College Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Fairbanks Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Fairbanks.dx1190) --- ### Popular places to visit ![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.com/University-Of-Alaska-Fairbanks-College.d6085603.Vacation-Attraction) ![Museum of the North](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085605/96a99fda-cb0e-4a7d-ac23-7b86b58ab5e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Alaska Museum of the North Your best introduction to Alaska’s remarkable landscapes, wildlife, cultures and history can be found within the diverse exhibitions of this dynamic museum. [](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Alaska-Museum-Of-The-North-College.d6085605.Vacation-Attraction) ![Georgeson Botanical Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085615/f39e811c-8642-4ebf-9328-e55925dd2cdd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Georgeson Botanical Garden Learn about the native sub-arctic plants of Alaska and see some of the state’s famously oversized vegetables in this fascinating horticultural sanctuary. [](https://expedia.com/Georgeson-Botanical-Garden-College.d6085615.Vacation-Attraction) ![Chena Hot Springs showing a pool and a park 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.com/Chena-Hot-Springs-Fairbanks.d6085617.Vacation-Attraction) ![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.com/Fairbanks-Ice-Museum-Downtown-Fairbanks.d6085609.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.com/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 $165 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/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 $320 per traveler **82%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/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 $210 per adult [](https://expedia.com/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 $240 per traveler **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/chena-hot-springs-with-ice-museum-tour-northern-lights.a422194.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 $160 per traveler **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/aurora-viewing-lodge-tour-with-transportation-from-fairbanks.a422180.activity-details) ![pub crawl](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51256575/b103eea3-51de-4368-982a-def753ef59ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fairbanks Distillery and Craft Beer Pub Crawl $75 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/fairbanks-distillery-and-craft-beer-pub-crawl.a51256575.activity-details) [See all activities in Fairbanks](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Fairbanks.d1190.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## College Hotel Deals ![Pike's Waterfront Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9770000/9769200/9769154/73190d1b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pike's Waterfront Lodge 1850 Hoselton Rd Fairbanks AK $188 nightly $203 total Mar 26 - Mar 27 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fairbanks. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,271 reviews) Its an old property but well maintained, we love that there is a lot of things to do in the property ,the kids can play, see the reindeers, the big love ALASKA sign , it’s proximity to the airport , there’s a restaurant and car rental within the property.The shuttle that picked us and dropped us ... Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F26%2F2026&endDate=3%2F27%2F2026&selected=9769154&PinnedHotelID=9769154&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975873042) ![La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1570000/1568500/1568482/826d5d1d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport 4920 Dale Rd Fairbanks AK $165 nightly $178 total Apr 3 - Apr 4 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fairbanks. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) Very nice staff!!! Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F4%2F2026&selected=1568482&PinnedHotelID=1568482&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975873042) ![Sophie Station Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12500/12429/37028989_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sophie Station Suites 1717 University Ave Fairbanks AK $199 nightly $215 total Apr 1 - Apr 2 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fairbanks. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ... 9/10 Wonderful! (612 reviews) Its a decent play to stay. They have a restaurant upstairs and the bed was comfortable. Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F1%2F2026&endDate=4%2F2%2F2026&selected=12429&PinnedHotelID=12429&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975873042) ![Fairbanks Extended Stay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10020000/10016000/10015977/f28937f6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fairbanks Extended Stay 4316 Birch Lane Fairbanks AK $117 nightly $126 total Apr 25 - Apr 26 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Fairbanks. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 7/10 Good! (409 reviews) I arrived at 2:00 AM in -20 F, and this wonderful woman met me and walked me over to another building where our room was for the night. The following day we realized that we had left our extension cord for the engine block heater at the location and they found the cord and kept it at the front desk ... Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F25%2F2026&endDate=4%2F26%2F2026&selected=10015977&PinnedHotelID=10015977&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975873042) ![Golden North Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10470000/10465900/10465870/w3024h3855x0y177-51c5dc3e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Golden North Inn 4888 Old Airport Road Fairbanks AK $153 nightly $165 total Mar 26 - Mar 27 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fairbanks. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (710 reviews) Yes Shuttle was punctual Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F26%2F2026&endDate=3%2F27%2F2026&selected=10465870&PinnedHotelID=10465870&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975873042) ![7 Gables Inn & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/57200/57103/56988475_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 7 Gables Inn & Suites 4312 Birch Lane Fairbanks AK $105 nightly $114 total Apr 25 - Apr 26 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly B&B in Fairbanks. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 7.6/10 Good! (811 reviews) Yes Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F25%2F2026&endDate=4%2F26%2F2026&selected=57103&PinnedHotelID=57103&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975873042) [See all 491 properties in College](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F26%2F2026&endDate=3%2F27%2F2026®ionId=553248635975873042) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.com/Fairbanks-Aurora.dx553248635976007331) ![The unnoticed flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1190/30378459-1675-47d8-b2fb-3c5ac525b539.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Westgate If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Westgate and surrounding area, you can visit Pioneer Park and Carlson Center Event Arena. [](https://expedia.com/Fairbanks-Westgate.dx976422805879336960) ![Chena Hot Springs Resort offers a large variety of activities year-round. One of those is snow shoeing, both a fantastic and frusterating experience lol you can rent a pair at their activity center for $7.50/hr or a flat $25 a day. There are several trails around the resort ranging from an easy walk to a strenuous climb. This one was the mountain ridge trail, a 3 mile easy walk around the resort that held some pretty fantastic views, especially at sunset. Once you master the art of moving in a snow shie, its a surprisingly enjoyable way to spend the afternoon! :)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1190/74a50a97-2978-43a1-b5b8-acdff1572272.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lemeta If you're spending some time in Lemeta, Creamer's Field and Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Fairbanks-Lemeta.dx553248635975850052) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Slaterville If you're spending some time in Slaterville, Chena River and Fairbanks Community Museum are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Fairbanks-Slaterville.dx976422447209721856) ![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=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Fairbanks While visiting Downtown Fairbanks, you might make a stop by sights like Fairbanks Ice Museum and Chena River. [](https://expedia.com/Fairbanks-Downtown-Fairbanks.dx976421942374862848) ![The boreal trail!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1190/1b49d8cc-fc2f-4127-a594-1742d0b8967e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### South Fairbanks While there might not be top attractions in South Fairbanks, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Fort Wainwright and Big Dipper Ice Arena. 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