A little shop posted right off to the side of the road. So many great things inside and the ice cream is amazing!! If your looking for different kinds of gifts or snacks this is the perfect place to visit. The employees were friendly and their dog was so inviting!! I love this place!! I ended up picking up some shot glasses, ice cream, hot sauces, beef jerky and some jewelry. I highly recommend. They also have all kinds of knives, pelts and taxidermied animal displays. It felt like a mini museum. read more

We loved to Knotty Shop. Something for everyone! It is very touristy! A lot of space around it to walk our dog. Always, a plus!

There is a very good variety of items here. We have limited time otherwise I might be able to stay here for a good 30min here. I got ulu knife, some key chains and ornaments for souvenirs. Very pretty decor inside as well as great picture spot in front of the shop. I highly recommend any visitors to stop here for some gifts. read more

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Super cute shop. This place sells locally owned business' creations and workers are very friendly. I highly suggest the ice cream here, but it is slightly pricey. Definitely still get some though lol read more

One of the best gift shops in all of Alaska. Lots of variety in the kind of stuff that they have in there. It's a tourist trap in a good sense. read more

I was told to come to this little shop of paradise since it contained an assortment of tourist souvenirs that was Alaskan themed or linked to Alaska. Holy moly. Never have I ever seen so much stuff! Wow. Even Polar Bear Gifts in Anchorage was comparable, but wow. Geez. This place has it all, more or less and the selection of stuff is pretty generous. On my first full day in Fairbanks, I decided to drive here and see what they had to offer. I arrived here on a brisk Thursday morning around 10am. The store was empty and I thought that it was probably a slow day that day. After spending an hour looking around and seeing many exotic stuff on display, here comes a boat load of people streaming into the store. It was neat really. The store itself sold clothing, magnets, keychains, smoked salmon, and other trinkets that you'd typically see in souvenir shops around the world. Most, if not all, have Alaska name branded on them, so you'd know where you've been throughout your travels. For me, going through the Knotty Shop helped me to kill time and have a bit of ice cream too. It's one of the few places I've been to where you're in a souvenir shop that sells ice cream. I had a chocolate double scoop and it was around $6 here in Fairbanks, which was unheard of - since I paid over that amount in Talkeetna and south of Anchorage. Shocker, indeed! Still, can't complain though. The overall experience here at the Knotty Shop was nice, quiet, and casual. I came in the store where I was pleasant to shop in without much distractions. I ended up picking up souvenirs for myself and couple of boxes of smoked salmon for the folks back home. Of course, I picked up the chocolate ice cream on the way out and it really hit the spot! The lady who manned the store at the time was friendly and we made small talk. It was nice to talk with her about things. Knotty Shop is located at 6565 Richardson Highway in Salcha, Alaska. It's about an hour drive from the Fairbanks city center. They accept major credit cards, which is always a good thing, especially for us traveling folk who don't want to carry cash all the time. While I assume public transportation doesn't come through here, best bet is to rent a car and come here or take a tour bus that makes a stop here. Or check with Uber/Lyft and even Greyhound bus too for information. For those of you who drive, they have a very generous parking lot that can accommodate about 15 cars in the front of the building, and 25-30 cars in the adjacent lot. So plenty of parking for all! It's spacious for sure. The ambiance was very nice. They had air condition here, so it was nice to come here when it got warm, even for spring time in Alaska. Not sure about free WiFi though. You'll need to check on that. The Knotty Shop itself is very organized and clean, almost like someone's house who's goal in life is to be a collector of all things Alaska. It's pretty neat! It's too perfect not to come in here and buy up souvenirs for your travels to Alaska. The Smoked Salmon came boxed and sealed, so that was cool. Only problem came when TSA discovered it, since there was liquid in the pouch. :( For the most part though, I enjoyed my time shopping here at the Knotty Shop. The souvenirs purchased and the chocolate ice cream made the trip more than make up for the monotonous drive coming up from Denali National Park the day before. It's a cute little shop that is very necessary for your itinerary, if your travels come through the interior of Alaska. I would recommend coming here, if you are in the area and would like to have souvenirs of your travels to Alaska. The prices are reasonable here and worth the trip. While this place is about an hours drive from Fairbanks, the ice cream break will be worth the effort, I'm sure. Come and check it out, the lawn animals will greet you as you enter the parking lot. Tell them I said hello. 4.5 stars for the overall experience. 4.5 stars for the prices and the service. 4.5 stars for the ice cream. Support local! B+ read more

We were driving through my husband's hometown and stopped here. He grew up loving this place and I can see why! It's quirky and authentic and a great place to stop and check out some great items. There are some beautiful pieces in the shop, as well as some fun and simple souvenirs! We got a few things and loved looking around most of all. I had heard they have amazing ice cream--we didn't get to taste but my husband says it's delicious. This was a great place to look around and explore. read more

Knotty Shop - Inside the shop! We bought a bear and wolf log slide! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Salcha, Alaska

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Very neat gift shop to go to. Incredible selection of things you can't live without, and not to mention, some killer ice cream. Definitely worth a stop when you are in the area read more

One of the coolest souvenir shop I've been to! I found lots of amazing things to bring back home - presents for a friend and for myself of course. :) They have a huge selection of mugs, coasters, postcards, apparel, keychains, jewelries..you name it! They also carry Alaska's famous honey and jam which I heard is a must-try! My brother-in-law bought me a jar of berry jam and a bottle of honey which I can't wait to try! You definitely don't want to miss the Knotty Shop while you're in Fairbanks for a visit! read more

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The Knotty Shop was a welcomed stop in the midst of a 50 ride out of Fairbanks on the continuation of my PanAm cycling tour. While on the road Devon and I were caught by two fellow cyclists. After we got to talking, one of them suggested a stop at the Knotty Shop, ensuring me that it was much tastier than "Hot Licks" in the city. The first thing you think when you roll up to the Knotty Shop is "Wow this place is quirky." There are sculptures of local wildlife made of their signature knotted wood in the lawn and a shop full of Alaskan goods. The highlight for most all, however, is the ice cream. There were 12 flavors on the menu, from the standard strawberry and vanilla to butterfinger and java mash-up. The line in front of me moved quickly and people were emerging with generous heaps of ice cream mounded on their cones. Finally I made it to the register to be greeted by a friendly guy who immediately inquired about our cycling clothes. He provided us with tastes of several flavors and even honored our old coupon from the 2002 milepost! I settled on Jave Mash-Up. It was creamy and thick, with chunks of chocolate swirled within coffee ice cream. Even after 15 minutes of licking away it did not melt to the bottom of the cone. The scoop was solid yet soft to the last bite. I was so satisfied that I wanted another cone. (Of course I refrained because I still had another 20 miles to bike). If you are visiting Fairbanks or live in the area and love ice cream the Knotty Shop is worth the drive. You may even find a jar of local jam or honey to bring back home. In my tour de ice cream of the Fairbanks area the Knotty Shop wins hands down with a knock out punch. read more

Knotty Shop - Java Mash-Up - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Salcha, Alaska

Aside from the clever name, The Knotty Shop has much more to offer! Located about 30 miles Southeast of Fairbanks, the store is a bit of a drive. However, if you are heading that way to visit Santa in North Pole you should drive the extra miles to get there. The exterior has a nice, rustic cabin feel with many of their knotty creations in the yard (big mosquito!). Their gardener should get a lot of praise for some amazing-looking flower arrangements on the porch. As you walk inside, you are greeted by the warm smell of wooden carvings and ice cream. The main room houses some nice, rustic decorations and furs. There is also a glass cabinet full of jewelry and finer-carved creations; bird taxidermy is on the wall behind the cabinet. In the next room, you will find various articles of clothing donned with Alaska-related logos for adults and children alike. An extensive taxidermy exhibit fills the back of the room, showcasing every prominent Alaskan mammal. All of this shopping can make you quite hungry! So, head on back to the front of the store, and order a chocolate-dipped waffle cone of some fine ice cream and yogurt. I recommend sitting outside with your cone as they are quite messy. This store is an interesting stop if you have the time to trek out there. read more

Knotty Shop - The State Bird in the background. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Salcha, Alaska

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We always take visiting friends and family to the Knotty Shop. It has great ice cream and a ton of souvenirs, and the animal display is impress. Worth the trip out there from Fairbanks. read more

Love this place! Has everything Alaska in it. Bought many souvenirs for friends and my self. A mother owns this shop and her son helps her, great people! It is on the other side of the Air force base about 30 min five from the North Pole! read more

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When we lived in North Pole we would take our granddaughters to look for gifts. We bought Christmas and birthday gifts for family and friends. Prices are from a few dollars to hundreds of dollars based on the crafter. If you drive out to North Pole then drive on out to this shop if you like hand crafted gifts. read more

I loved the knotty shop growing up.Unfortunately due to some discrimination I can no longer support this business. It has beautiful aesthetic and good ice cream, but it will be taken off my list and I will not be recommending it in the future either. read more

The lady that was working here is super friendly and had a nice chat with her while we were shopping. We ended up getting so nice items from this show and tasty ice cream. Worth a stop for a unique shopping experience. read more

Such a little gem! Good ice cream and great souvenirs. My kiddo LOVES the display of wooden burl animal out front and checking out the stuffed animals all over the store. It is my go-to place for getting little "Alaska" gifts. read more

Visted here while staying in North Pole, and on the way South, two separate visits. Very interesting shop, from the various taxidermed animals to the various unique and not so unique trinkets, and gift items. I got some great gifts to bring home as well as souvenirs. I do have to admit the best part is their ice cream! Prior to visiting Alaska I read that Alaska sold the most amount of I tried several places around Fairbanks, including a place featured on some travel or food network type show, however the Knotty Shop had the best ice cream I have tasted. I just wish we could get their ice cream in San Diego. read more

AA++ place for the most original Alaskan gifts, many are made by local artists, and the owner (sweet little young lady) is most helpful and knows all about the things a visitor might ask about Alaska! You will be very happy you went there to shop, and don't forget to have a wonderful ice cream cone! Or she will put the creamy dreamy ice cream in a cup, or cone, and she has several sizes too! She is always helpful, and cheerful, always a beautiful smile on her face. read more

Cute shop, I was expecting more gifts. I'm not sure it was worth the drive fron North Pole.

Love this place... good ice cream too! This place used to be the stop point when riding our bikes from Ft. Wainwright. Lots of naughty.... I mean knotty things to look at. I love their cute shot glasses.....I think I have about 4 or 5 of them. Good place to stop, take a break and head back to town. read more

Great ice cream! Cute unique store on the Richardson Hwy outside of the North Pole. Lots of little souvenir type items.

It serves the best ice cream . Our family loves to shop and enjoy it. Always worth visiting when in the neighborhood.