Haines
Small bookstore stuffed full with plenty of Alaska-themed books, cards and calendars, while its walls serve as the noticeboard for Haines’ cultural scene.
Must-see shopping in Alaska
Anchorage
A gift shop stocking jewelry, carvings and other 'artifacts'. There are booths where craftspeople make fresh knickknacks while you watch.
Haines
This shop in Fort Seward turns out some of the best smoked fish in the Southeast, such as salmon that is first marinated in stout beer.
Juneau
Juneau has fabulous bookstores for a town of its size. This well-loved nook has good travel and kids sections and helpful staff.
Skagway
Very handy outdoor outfitters where you can stock up on all your backcountry needs, eg bear spray, water-purification tablets.
The Interior
This small ceramics studio is stuffed to the gills with locally made pottery, which makes for a great Alaska gift or souvenir.
Seward
This hardware store sells fishing licenses, quality camping gear and has the town's best collection of rubber boots.
Kenai Peninsula
Your basic backcountry superstore, with snacks, booze, espresso beverages, an ATM, laundry and showers ($5).
Denali National Park & Preserve
This inviting bookstore has field guides, topographic maps, coffee-table books and Alaskan literature.
Southeast Alaska
Yakutat has its own surf shop. All aspiring wave-riders should pitch in here first.
Denali National Park & Preserve
This popular pot shop sells a wide range of edibles and smokeables.
Talkeetna
Birch syrup is kind of like maple syrup – viscous, light amber to deep brown, sweet – but it's more difficult to make, and it's only available in select…
Kodiak Island
If a bit of Alaskan kitsch is what you're after, Norman's Fine Gifts is your spot. Peruse the bumper stickers, hooded sweatshirts and baby bibs, but keep…
Anchorage
If the Flattop Mountain hike is overly ambitious for your kids, head to this giant jam and gift shop. It’s definitely a tourist trap, but who can resist a…
Juneau
For packs, outdoor-wear, United States Geological Survey (USGS) topo maps and anything else you need for backcountry trips, stop at Foggy Mountain Shop…
Anchorage
The ulu (oo-loo) is to Alaska what the rubber alligator is to Florida: everybody sells them. Still, it's a tool many Alaskans actually use, and this shop…
Juneau
Out in the Valley, near Nugget Mall, this gallery features a large selection of Rie Munoz prints as well as some by Dale DeArmond, Byron Birdsall and…
Juneau
The Alaska Brewing Co's gift store downtown also runs a van out to the brewery for tasting sessions every hour for $20 per person, round-trip.
The Interior
Pop into this small shop, which makes a big effort to procure the healthy hiking essentials – including decent fruit and camping food – and treats like…
Juneau
In a strip mall near the airport, Second Wind Sports is the place to get quality used outdoor clothing and gear, from warm jackets to bicycle tubes to…
Alaska
Sells indigenous crafts and has a good book collection. The friendly owner will talk your ear off if you give him the chance.
Homer
Rents out fishing rods ($10 to $20) and sells other camping and fishing gear. You can also shower ($7) here and do laundry.
Ketchikan
Large downtown outfitter that can fix you up with most of your outdoor supply needs.
