Interior Alaska Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Denali National Park showing farmland
Fairbanks featuring interior views
Fairbanks featuring outdoor art and a garden
Fairbanks
Fairbanks as well as a couple
Voyage into the heart of Alaska and discover a region characterized by untouched landscapes filled with the promise of adventure.

Interior Alaska is a region of magical beauty and untamed wilderness. The heartland of The Last Frontier is dominated by mountains, including the breathtaking Denali, the highest peak in the U.S. The region also offers historical and cultural attractions, all framed by this backdrop of stunning, expansive scenery.

The largest city in Interior Alaska is Fairbanks, which is both a gateway to the surrounding wilderness and fascinating destination in its own right. Learn about the history of the state in the University of Alaska Museum of the North, one of the most important cultural attractions in the state. Follow the story of Alaska from its first settlers, through the 19th-century gold rush into the state as it is today.

Interior Alaska was one of the busiest destinations for gold miners during the rush era. Travel back to the prospecting years in Pioneer Park. Ride steam trains around the park, explore museums and try panning for gold yourself.

Stand in awe of Denali, the mountain also known as Mount McKinley. Join a private bus trip through Denali National Park, which takes you into some of the wildest parts of Interior Alaska. Watch from your windows for caribou, grizzly bears and golden eagles.

Activity centers in the Denali National Park and Fairbanks offer a variety of excursions into the Alaskan wilderness. Plummet down rocky slopes on mountain bikes and hike on trails that take you far away from anything man-made.

The rivers of Interior Alaska provide several different forms of entertainment. Plunge down rapids on a white-water rafting expedition or choose something more serene, such as a steamboat ride along the Tanana River.

Board a flight to Fairbanks and land right in the middle of Interior Alaska. Travel here in summer for access to Denali National Park and other seasonal attractions that are dependent on the weather. Come in winter to see the northern lights shimmering over fields and mountains covered in a blanket of snow.

Where to stay in Interior Alaska

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Aurora

Aurora might not have many top sights, but Hoodoo Brewing Company and Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Aurora
Fairbanks featuring interior views

Lemeta

While visiting Lemeta, you might make a stop by sights like Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum and Creamer's Field.

Lemeta
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center
3.5 out of 5
813 Noble St, Fairbanks, AK
The price is AU$183 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$183
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fairbanks. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,098 reviews)
"The room was ok, needs updating, it was old, carpet was not the best."

Reviewed on 6 Mar. 2025

Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center
Pike's Waterfront Lodge
Pike's Waterfront Lodge
3 out of 5
1850 Hoselton Rd, Fairbanks, AK
The price is AU$346 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$346
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Fairbanks. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,781 reviews)
"I love staying at Pike’s Waterfront Lodge! The staff are friendly, the rooms are comfortable and clean, they welcome pets and the location is perfect!"

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2025

Pike's Waterfront Lodge
Northern Sky Lodge
Northern Sky Lodge
3 out of 5
8587 Parks Hwy, Fairbanks, AK
The price is AU$307 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
AU$307
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this 3-star lodge in Fairbanks. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (181 reviews)
"The place was very remote and watching the moose daily was a big treat along with the northern lights"

Reviewed on 15 Feb. 2025

Northern Sky Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Talkeetna Wilderness Lodge and Cabin Rentals
Talkeetna Wilderness Lodge and Cabin Rentals
3 out of 5
17351 E Michele Drive, Talkeetna, AK
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Talkeetna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (339 reviews)
"Tommy and Angie are a fantastic management team. Very clean accommodations. They even invited us in for s’mores when we checked in."

Reviewed on 31 Dec. 2024

Talkeetna Wilderness Lodge and Cabin Rentals
Denali Tri-Valley Cabins
Denali Tri-Valley Cabins
3.5 out of 5
1/10th Mile Lester Road, Healy, AK
Stay at this 3.5-star cabin in Healy. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attraction Black Diamond Golf Course is located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (409 reviews)
"Awesome property. Great location for visiting Denali"

Reviewed on 17 Sep. 2024

Denali Tri-Valley Cabins
North Star Place
North Star Place
3.5 out of 5
1313 22nd Ave, Fairbanks, AK
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Fairbanks. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (91 reviews)
Alaskan Stay
"The apartment was clean and welcoming! Our stay was very comfortable and warm against the Alaskan cold. It's in a great spot with interesting places just a short drive away. I would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 23 Feb. 2025

North Star Place
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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