Anchorage Shopping Directory

Downtown Anchorage pulses with art galleries, unique gift stores, malls and specialty shops featuring wonderful products made in Alaska.

During summer, visit the Anchorage Saturday Market at Third Avenue and E Street for one-of-a-kind Native art and crafts, fresh Alaska-grown vegetables that can reach gigantic proportions in the midnight sun, handmade jewelry and more! New! Open Sundays, Aug.8 - Sept. 12, 2004

Unique Alaska Shopping

Oomingmak Musk Ox
Producers Cooperative
Step inside for a look and feel of qiviut ("key-vee-ute"), the soft underwool of the musk ox. The wool is hand knit into warm garments by Natives in western Alaska. Web site

Saturday Market
(Anchorage Markets)
Local farmers and artisans sell their goods in this festival atmosphere - downtown at 3rd Ave. & E Street from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Also held Wednesdays at Northway Mall. May - Sept. Web site

First Friday Art Walk
Local artists are in the spotlight the first Friday of each month when Anchorage galleries stay open late. This monthly celebration and opening of new shows attracts hundreds to the downtown area to see new work. Pick up a copy of the Anchorage Press, which publishes a map on the Thursday, one day prior to the event.

Alaska Native Medical Center Craft Shop - Find a wide selection of Native art including spirit masks, slippers, dolls, ivory, beadwork, and dance fans. Mon.-Fri, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and first and third Sat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 4315 Diplomacy Drive off Tudor Road.

The Ulu Factory
Inuit (Eskimo) Natives invented this knife (pronounced "ooloo") centuries ago for every imaginable domestic cutting need. Learn the history, and see how they are being manufactured today. Read more

Chocolate Waterfall
View a real chocolate waterfall, and see the factory where wild Alaska berries are processed and turned into various candies. Open year round; 5225 Juneau Street. Web site

Anchorage Museum Shop
Find authentic Native art, crafts and books on Alaska. Open during Museum hours. Web site