Fairbanks, Alaska

Fairbanks, Alaska is known for its northern lights viewing. The lights are visible from late August to mid-April, and the region provides a range of ways to enjoy them.

Fairbanks is in the auroral oval and has clear nights, so it has the best chance of seeing the lights. Four out of every five evenings during the viewing window in Fairbanks, the northern lights may be seen. It may become very cold in Fairbanks when you head out to see the night light show, but there are plenty of heated lodges, cabins, and hot tubs to keep you warm during your stay. You may absolutely go out on your own to see the lights, and almost every hotel will send out a courtesy alert if the lights are visible in the sky during the night. Fairbanks also has come up with several unique trips, such as night ice fishing and northern lights snowcat cruise ships.