Shopping in Anchorage
Oomingmak Musk Ox Co-op
Combed from the undercoat of the musk ox, this fiber is rarer than cashmere, eight times warmer than wool, and light as a summer breeze. Knitters from Alaska's remote villages make tunics and scarves on display at Oomingmak Musk Ox Producer's Co-op.
Anchorage Market & Festival
Visit the bustling downtown Anchorage Market & Festival for a fun day of local music, food & crafts-all made or grown in Alaska (272-5634).
Furs
Nothing is more Alaskan than fur. Trade in furs attracted Russians here, and it still thrives. Whether it's fox, wolf, or sable, nothing is as warm or sensuous. Founded in 1922, David Green Master Furrier has Alaska two locations and offers extraordinary fashions and unmatched quality.
Gold
Shining flakes panned from Alaska's streams have been made into elegant and distinctive necklaces and other jewelry. Find these keepsakes, as well as polished Alaskan coins and medallions, at the Alaska Mint, home of the world's northern most coin press.
5th Avenue Jewelers
Owners Doug and Heather Robuck have been residents of AK for over 39 years and have been selling gold since 1967. Their collections of handmade gold-in-quartz jewelry, a rare combination mined in Alaska, are crafted into rings, necklaces, and broaches. They also have an extensive collection of natural, unaltered gold nuggets.
Mélange European Décor & Boutique
Located in a c1917 building, Mélange European Décor & Boutique has a wide variety of items including home décor, gourmet, gifts, bed & bath, and exquisite linens.
Seafood & Sausage Gifts
Taste Alaska at its best with fresh caught or smoked fish from one of 10th & M Seafoods' two locations, or Alaska Sausage & Seafood, which also sells sausages with reindeer meat & other Alaskan specialties. Both stores can smoke, can or freeze your own catches for the trip home.
Jams, Jellies & Food
Alaska Wild Berry Products hires local pickers to scour the foothills of Southcentral for blueberries, highbush cranberries, and raspberries. Their creations are delicious.
Ulu Knives
Eskimos invented this ancient curved blade which rocks back and forth, filleting salmon and trout. Today, the Ulu Factory makes high quality ulus that are practical in the kitchen, as well as custom-made birch wood salad grabbers. Watch skilled craftsmen carry on this tradition at the Factory near Ship Creek.
Alaska Native Arts Foundation
The Alaska Native Arts Foundation Gallery features contemporary and traditional Alaska Native art, and is conveniently located in the downtown area.
Polar Bear Gifts
With 14,000 square feet of Alaska souvenirs & gifts, Polar Bear Gifts has been Anchorage's largest gift store since 1992. You'll find lots of great deals on unique Alaskan products, including a selection of over 100,000 shirts!
Trapper Jack's Trading Post
No matter what kind of Alaskan remembrance you're looking for, you're guaranteed to find it at Trapper Jack's Trading Post. With more than 7,000 square feet of souvenirs, you'll find everything from T-shirts and native Alaskan handmade crafts to gold-nuggets jewelry and whalebone carvings.