ACTIVITIES
FASHION CAPITAL OF THE NORTH
HOMETOWN FAVORITES
Qiviut
Have you checked out what
Alaskans are wearing? We tend to
keep it pretty casual, but we do it
with style. Locals typically choose
items that'll look great through
any adventure, whether that
means flashy rubber boots,
the perfect flannel shirt, or a
down-filled skirt that's cute
and waterproof.
If you need something specific to
wear for your Alaska adventures,
don't worry—many retailers
rent gear.
We also love to shop local,
and we hope you will too:
look for locally designed
T-shirts, salmon-skin wallets,
and qiviut hats made with musk
ox wool (it's one of the softest,
warmest fibers available).
guide to shopping
SHOPPING
TAKE IT
WITH YOU
Fish
Have your catch filleted and
frozen for travel—then carry it
on your flight.
Birch or Spruce Tip Syrup
Harvested from trees just like
maple syrup, though not as
sweet. Use it for cooking.
Fireweed Honey
Steeped with fresh fireweed
blooms, this honey has rich
flavor and smooth texture.
Alaska inspires artists, as
you'll see in galleries around
the state. Alaska Native art,
such as masks, woven
baskets, handcarved baleen
and (walrus or mastodon)
ivory, and Yup'ik dolls,
make souvenirs with a
story—the very best kind.
Note: Harvesting ivory is legal
for Alaska Natives, who use the
entire animal as part of their
subsistence lifestyle. Look for
the Silver Hand symbol.
Gorgeous jewelry options
include silver jewelry with
Tlingit and Haida carvings,
and Athabascan porcupine
quill jewelry.
Food
Art
Accessories
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Visit Anchorage/Ashley Heimbigner
Buy Alaska! Shop
local first for the most
unique, authentic gifts
and souvenirs.
Means an item was
made by an Alaska
resident or company.
