Location: Fairbanks
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What to do and see in Fairbanks, Alaska (AK): The Best Shopping
Its far north location means Fairbanks gets the midnight sun in the summer and the northern lights during Aurora Season (August to April). These wonders define the city, along with winter activities, the gold rush past, Alaska Native heritage, a vibrant arts scene and “golden heart” hospitality. Enjoy dog mushing, panning for gold, floating the Chena River or visiting a museum. Add a nearby trip to a hot springs, Denali, the Arctic or the Interior. Fairbanks is the gateway to discovering Alaska.
Restaurants in Fairbanks
1. Forget Me Not Books
2. Two Street Gallery LLC
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 58 reviews
Two Street Gallery in the center of downtown Fairbanks is a fine art gallery; featuring artwork of more than 20 local artists. Watercolors, pottery, sculpture, print-making, jewelry, silversmithing, Giclee prints, fabric art, and photography highlighting the Aurora is a sampling of what you will find on your visit to the Gallery. There is always an artist on duty to answer your questions. Shipping available.
Reviewed By hatw160 - Orlando, United States
This is a wonderful gallery owned by only local Alaskan artists. There are very unique and beautiful pieces of work, from oil paintings, pottery, handmade jewelry, carved mammoth tooth, etc. This gallery has things you can not find anywhere else.
3. Blue Door Antiques
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By wwharper - Montesano, United States
I stopped in to have a look and meet one of the nicest ladies in the business. and she has stuff that is a collection of all venues that you would possible be looking for while in alaska. It is a place to stop if you are an antique hunter.
4. Beaver Sports
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By sashaa759
I stopped by here during my stay in Fairbanks to see if I could find any gear for other upcoming trips. The selection in every department is great and the prices are standard for outfitters. Check out the bottom floor, they may have a lot of shoes on clearance. I found a great pair of Merrell's on sale. The staff were very friendly.
5. Mark Knapp Custom Knives
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By SnapDragonfly
We were on a spontaneous trip to Alaska to see the Aurora and when filling our days I came across this store. My husband likes knives and is a flint knapper so I thought he would enjoy stopping buy, little did I know how much. Mark’s wife Angel was manning the front counter when we stopped in. She immediately made us feel welcome and told us the Mark was a Forged in Fire champion which is one of my husbands favorite shows. He got the chance to meet Mark and that made his day. I ended up buying a customized by Mark Ulu which I’m already learning to use and just live it. Thank you, guys! This was one of the not to be forgotten highlights of our trip!
6. Bishops Jewelry Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By Akcward
If your looking for Alaska nugget jewelry they have a great variety. Fun to browse. Always great customer service.
7. The Roaming Root Cellar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
The Roaming Root Cellar is the place to connect with local goodness. Everything we carry is made or grown in Alaska. Stop in for an authentic taste of our vibrant state, and support local growers and artisans in the process. Sample locally grown produce, locally harvested fish and meat, and Alaskan made spices, sauces, teas, chocolates and sundries. Pick up a unique handmade gift or souvenir. We are proud to carry jewelry, pottery, cards, art, and other items, all handcrafted by Alaskans.
8. University of Alaska Museum of the North
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4.5 based on 2,449 reviews
The University of Alaska Museum of the North is a thriving visitor attraction, a vital component of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and the only research and teaching museum in Alaska. The museum’s research collections – 2.5 million artifacts and specimens – represent millions of years of biological diversity and thousands of years of cultural traditions in the North. UAMN is Open Wednesday - Sunday, 10 AM - 7 PM, Starting July 8th. Admission Sales Close at 6 PM. Hours are Subject to Change.
Reviewed By jnaggie - Huntington Beach, United States
Housed in a stunningly modern building, you will find everything from history and artifacts of the early explorers and settlers and well as the natives Alaskans. Learn about prehistoric Alaska to the modern innovations building the Alaskan Pipeline.
9. Alaska House Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Authentic Alaskan Native and made in Alaska artwork (over 200 Alaskan artists)! We are dedicated to promoting Alaskan art- carvings, masks, baskets, jewelry, and alaskan made gifts. The gallery is located inside a hand built historic log house, downtown Fairbanks- walking distance from most hotels. The ALaska House was hand built in the early 1930's and has been owned by the Fejes family since 1963. Beautifully maintained inside and out~ are garden is spectacular in the summer!
