Ketchikan
The not-to-be-missed home gallery of one of Alaska's most noted contemporary artists, Ray Troll, whose salmon- and fish-inspired work is seen all around…
Must-see shopping in Southeast Alaska
Alaska Geographic Museum Store
Skagway
NPS bookstore selling classic Klondike tomes and essential Chilkoot Trail maps ($8.50).
Juneau Arts and Culture Center
Juneau
The impressive JACC gallery features the work of a local artist every month, while the adjacent Lobby Shop is a place for Southeast Alaskans to sell their…
Sitka
One of the loveliest bookstores in the Southeast, with a large Alaska section, featured local authors, and the pie-selling Back Door Café adjoining…
Southeast Alaska
In a former 1929 boardinghouse, this bookstore is as delightful as it is unexpected in tiny Petersburg, with five rooms of jumbled books and a well-read…
Haines
At the Chilkat State Park entrance is this wonderful gallery packed with the work of 20 local artists, from watercolors and weavings to handblown glass,…
Haines
Housed in a log cabin in the middle of Fort Seward's old parade ground is Tresham Gregg’s gallery. Gregg is one of Haines’ best-known Alaska Native…
Ketchikan
Operated by the Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council, this small but wonderful gallery stages a reception on the first Friday of every month,…
Juneau
Following the legalization of marijuana in Alaska in November 2014, in March 2017 this became the second recreational pot shop to open in Juneau. It's a…
Sitka
Two thousand and seventeen proved to be a happy new year for Sitka's 'cannassuers' when the town opened its first recreational pot shop. Located…
Haines
This art gallery is the most impressive of a growing number on the edge of Fort Seward. Outside the home is a beautiful Alaskan garden; inside, a fine…
Ketchikan
In a town full of cruise-ship-oriented trinket shops, the locally run Crazy Wolf provides an authentic alternative. It is owned by a Tsimshian artist and…
Southeast Alaska
Thrumming with the fishing energy and general pulse of Yakutat is Situk River Fly Shop, where you'll find tackle and other gear, as well as area…
Juneau
A co-op of 27 local artists have filled this downtown store with paintings, etchings, glasswork, jewelry and pottery. The person behind the counter ready…
Ketchikan
This unexpectedly encyclopedic bookstore is a delightful place to spend a rainy afternoon (and there will be many!) browsing Alaskan books, cards and…
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.
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.
Southeast Alaska
Yakutat has its own surf shop. All aspiring wave-riders should pitch in here first.
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…
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.
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…
Ketchikan
Large downtown outfitter that can fix you up with most of your outdoor supply needs.
