Top Rated Shopping in Anchorage

Located downtown in a small brown house with a full outside wall mural of musk oxen, this store holds the handiwork of more than 250 Native Alaskan knitters. In 1969, this cooperative began knitting the remarkable, downy soft underhair of musk oxen called qiviut. The result is an unshrinkable, soft but durable, ten times warmer than wool, material that makes beautiful scarves, mittens, shawls and hats woven in village specific patterns. A unique wearable gift, it is an exclusively produced product. Online ordering is available at the Web site.

This formal wear store carries a complete line of tuxedos and accessories such as ties and cuffs, as well as many shirts, vests, socks and shoes. In addition to sizes from 3-64, the owners offer custom fitting and one-hour or next-day service. Tuxedos, business and regular suits are available and it rents or sells brands such as Oscar de la Renta, Raffinati, Bill Blass, Christian Dior, After Six, Dynasty, Pierre Cardin and Yves St. Lauren.

On the corner of Fourth Avenue, sits a large gift store with interior log walls and filled with unique items. Check out the birch wood bowls, spectacular and original birdhouses, chimes, handmade Alaskan soaps, baskets, blown glass candles, moose print blankets, pajamas, glass jewelry and pins. One will also find Alaskan wildflower decorated and scented candles, a selection of Alaskan books, caps, T-shirts, beautiful pottery and locally made ceramics. If you cannot find the perfect gift here, you are simply not looking. Shipping is available.

Filled with a variety of authentic Native arts and crafts, this shop also happens to be Alaska's largest fur pelt dealer. See the museum quality collector's items like ivory carvings, whalebone jewelry and scrimshaw artwork. Other gift ideas include horn carvings, soapstone, Alaskan jade jewelry, masks made of fox, caribou and muskrat, hats, slippers and the traditional Eskimo footwear, the sealskin mukluk. The exchange also produces some of the fur pelts as coats in otter, wolverine and fox, and carry hats made of wolf, lynx and coyote.

Jeweler Doug Robuck offers appraisals, consignment, service, repair and design. Come in and check out the downtown location filled with diamonds and gem stones. You will enjoy perusing the stock of 14K, 18K and platinum necklaces, bracelets, rings and earring sets in addition to the wide variety of Alaskan gold nuggets and ivory items. Also featured are carvings of jade, ivory and bone. Many estate items are also carried, if you are looking for something especially unique.

Carrying the largest selection of natural gold nuggets in Alaska, watch as Alaska Mint's artisans construct designs of gold including fishermen at salmon streams, eagles, and more on to pendants, watches, coins and earrings. With the largest gold sales in Alaska, this store has the spirit of the gold rush within its walls. Whether you design your own or purchase pre-made, the wealth of options in jewelry is amazing here. One particularly beautiful item is the delicate snowflake earring set this establishment is known for; they make a great gift.