Shopping
Alaska Rag Company
This unique gift shop is also a vocational program run by Fairbanks Community Behavioral Health Center. All products are Alaskan made out of mostly recycled materials. Merchandise includes rugs, place mats, pottery, jewelry, greeting cards and more. Take home a beautiful, sustainable Alaskan souvenir and feel good about your selection. Open year-round.
Alaskan Gold Rush Fine Jewelry
See Alaska’s largest selection of gold nuggets. We are a full service jewelry with four goldsmiths, the most original designs in the state, and many beautiful pieces to choose from- or get something custom made- to remember your trip to the last frontier. We’ve been putting customers first for 31 years in our rustic, comfortable shop. Open year-round.
Arctic Travelers Gift Shop
Let us help you choose the perfect keepsake or gift. We offer a wonderful selection of Yupik Eskimo baskets, Inupiat Eskimo carvings, Athabaskan beadwork, and much more! Our Made-in-Alaska section also has many unique items including scrimshaw knives, etched wine glasses, and carved antlers. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff is ready to assist you. We will gift wrap, pack, and ship any purchase. Open year-round.
Beads and Things
Specializing in traditional Alaskan Native artwork as well as beads from around the world. We welcome custom orders. Come see our Alaskan slippers, hair barrettes, hats, mittens, ivory carvings and more. Frequented by Alaskans and visitors alike, we are celebrating 22 years of business in the same historic downtown location, where a hint of tanned moose-hide lingers in the air. Open year-round.
Big Ray’s
For over 60 years Alaskans and Alaskans at heart have chosen Big Ray’s for all their outdoor clothing, camping gear, footwear, and just “must haves”. If you enjoy the outdoors, this is the place to stock up. If you are a first-timer to Alaska this is where you can ask the tough questions and get the real answers. Forget your mittens? Need a polar fleece jacket? Stop by and say “hi”, we’ll get you covered. Open year-round.
Elegant Memories Antiques
One of the most beautiful window displays in Fairbanks. Our motto is “the elegance of yesterday for today” with an excellent selection of quality antiques and collectibles from Alaska and beyond. Conveniently located in historic downtown, come in and find that Alaskan treasure from yesteryear. Housed in what was the original Pan Am ticket office built in 1953. Open year-round.
If Only…a fine store
A must-see favorite of locals and visitors. Owned and operated by Alaskan women, If Only… features works of many artisans from Alaska, the Lower 48 and Canada. Handcrafted jewelry, Vera Bradley handbags, pens, cards, journals are included in an upbeat mix of great finds. Meet Martha, Fairbanks’ Folk Art Ambassador. She’s life sized and a great photo opportunity. Open year-round.
The Alaska House Art Gallery
Experience Alaskan culture and hospitality in an historic hand-built log house setting. The best Alaskan art including paintings, ivory, hand-crafted jewelry, masks and more. Featuring the original work of Clare Fejes, internationally acclaimed Alaskan artist and author. Stop in for one of our summer events; Eskimo dancing, storytelling and artists beading, carving and creating. Just a short walk! Open year-round.
The Cat’s Meow
The owner-artist of The Cat’s Meow was born and raised in Fairbanks, and has been making one-of-a-kind, contemporary handcrafted Alaskan jewelry for over 18 years. The shop also
carries the latest styles of new, unique clothing from around the globe and Made-in-Alaska gifts. Proud sponsor of Alaska Pin-Up Girls. Open year-round.
The Craft Market
Offers reasonably priced options for those looking to find a local cultural treasure. The store is housed in one of Fairbanks’ earliest homes, built in 1910. Browse the amazing selection of Native baskets, ulu knives, soapstone carvings, beadwork and ivory carvings. Find that perfect Alaskan T-shirt or souvenir. Come see our free museum room filled with our collection of ancient Alaskan artifacts. Open year-round.
The Fur Factory
The best place in Alaska to find fur mukluks for sub-zero weather. We also make luxurious, beautiful, hand-made coats,
jackets, parkas, mittens, slippers, hats and ruffs. We use a wide variety of the best quality skins and we can design and custom make that special fur garment for you. Established in 1975, stop by and visit the oldest fur store in Interior, Alaska. We pack and ship world-wide. Open year-round.
The Stash
A place to learn, create, and buy things all handmade! Come and visit our All Alaskan Boutique up front with ALL local and ALL handmade items for your shopping pleasure. We focus on creativity and sustainability and feature over 120 Alaska artists. We also have a wide variety of imaginative classes to choose from. We will celebrate our first exciting year in June! Open year-round.