friendliest staff! she gave us so many recommendations for not just girdwood, but alaska in…read moregeneral. the store is adorable, a must stop! picked up a few mushroom themed things! love the quality of products in there. prices are typical of a souvenir shop!

Great little gift shop find. It's a small store but has many gems inside. Definitely recommend if…read moreyou're looking for a gift shop.

A clever little shop for Alaska souvenirs and gifts. This store is one of five in Anchorage. They…read morealso can be found in Seward and Talkeetna. There really is something for everyone here. Novelty items as well as a few practical things all with an Alaskan theme in mind. The prices are typical for a souvenir shop, maybe even a bit more reasonable. We picked up a couple books on the history of the state and one called "Alaska Bear Tales". We also bought t-shirts for the kids and a hoodie for memaw. My brother claims to love salmon jerky. We found him a bag and a framed map of Alaska for my cousin's upcoming birthday. Don't worry, he never reads my reviews (I'm not entirely sure he can read at all). 07/22

First time visiting this event, which consists of individual vendor stands set up throughout the…read moreDimond Center. For sale are ulus, carvings, jewelry, furs, and other examples of Native crafts. Each vendor identifies where he or she is from, which is a nice touch. The fair takes place during the week of the Iditarod start, so plan accordingly if you're interested in visiting. Most (if not all) vendors are cash only, but fortunately there are ATMs aplenty in the mall if you need one.

The Charlotte Jensen Native Arts Market is one of the best places in Alaska to buy authentic Native…read moreAlaskan made arts & crafts. Its essentially an annual craft fair that is part of the Fur Rondy in late February/March. If you're planning to visit Alaska for the first time and you are looking for something uniquely Alaskan, plan your trip to coincide with the Fur Rondy so you don't miss out on this once a year event. And bring lots and lots of cash! (Some vendors do accept credit cards, but not many.) Every year I could kick myself for not squirreling away more money so I could buy something really amazing. This year I missed out on a one-of-a-kind spotted seal and polar bear purse that made me want to weep. For $550 it makes Coach look like a wet paper bag. I also spied a one of a kind pair of spotted seal boots, also in the 500 dollar range, with a pile so deep and soft that I'm sure I would have had a footgasm every time I put them on if I could have afforded them. My sweetie was drooling over Aleut fisherman carvings of unparalleled craftsmanship. We also saw paintings and bronze statues that also made us regret not having put money aside this year. We did spring for some handmade beaded jewlery that incorporated Alaskan abalone, and porcupine quills and claws. I'm proud to wear jewlery that helps support our native crafts people and ensures that all parts of animals that are hunted are both consumed and perserved as art. Native peoples waste nothing of the animal and make some really amazing practical items as well as wearable art. I really enjoy the craft fair because you meet peoples from all over Alaska. The craft fair is also something of a social gathering. Many of the elders love to tell you their stories while you shop, so plan to stay a while and enjoy hearing stories you aren't likely to forget. Items you're likely to find at the craft fair and price ranges: beaded jewlery- $10-$500 fur items and pelts- $100 to the thousands... walrus ivory carvings and jewlery- $50 to the thousands... paintings and prints- $25- $1000 crocheted items- $10-$100 silver, gold, bronze, copper jewlery- $50-$600 winter & summer parky's- $500-$1000 hair adornments (beaded, shells, fur, etc)- $10-$300 handmade soaps/lotions- $3-$30 and much more....! Also, some of the days of the Craft Fair they also have Native Dancing demonstrations with various Native Alaskan nations represented. Check the annual Fur Rondy schedule for more details.

This souvenir shop has some of the most decent prices in the city, a vast variety of souvenirs, and…read morewell organized. The staff is also very efficient and all prices are clearly marked.

I can't believe this shop hasn't been reviewed yet. Kabul Valley Jade Shop has been an institution…read morein Girdwood as long as I can remember. I remember visiting here as a kid in the 80s. Watching them saw, polish and shape the enormous jade boulders was amazing. The jade jewelry and items are beautiful and reasonably priced. Add to that the wonderful staff and a museum-quality series of Alaskan items and artifacts, and this is a must-stop when in the area. The future of this shop is in question, after the death of the previous owner in April, 2012. The shop is now being run by the daughter, but she is contemplating closing the doors. I seriously hope this doesn't happen and encourage everyone to show their support and go! Losing this place would be a tragedy.

Is this shop still open??? I fervently hope so - losing it would be a tragedy…read more We have been going there for years, and there never ceases to be something beautiful I want from the jade shop. Sadly, the owners passed away a while back, and we heard the shop would close permanently. But the next time we visited, it was open! The daughter of the couple who made and owned the shop had decided to make a go of it, at least temporarily, while they decided what to do. They still had really great jade stuff, though the best designs were no longer around, I guess her dad did those. I treasure the ones I was lucky enough to get when he was still around. However, there is still really beautiful stuff and they have added some amazing things like jade lamp shades - wow... Definitely a place you MUST go while you're in Alaska. I really hope it's still around now and for years to come. Stop by and get something beautiful, and keep this place in business!!!

There's an Alaska Railroad Gift Shop inside the Anchorage, Denali, and Fairbanks train stations…read more Gayle would say that I've never met a gift shop I didn't like, and this one does not disappoint, especially for branded merchandise. It's also a great place to spend some time, while waiting for the "All Aboard!" signal. There's also an online shop for later. Even if this is not your thing, I recommend that you go in and buy the "Ride Guide" for $5. It's a great guide as you roll along the stunning scenery that the Alaska Railroad takes you through.

I placed an online order for some Lionel-sized Alaska passenger cars and both the shop and the…read moreitems exceeded my expectations. The detail on the cars is phenomenal and the deal was the very best I could find, noting there's not a whole lot of like items available due to the limited nature. I received the package about a week after the order; pleasantly surprised as I hadn't expected it this fast. Everything was packed perfectly with care and they even included a beautiful 2022 Alaska Railroad Calendar. I can't wait to visit this store in person!

Greatest Gift Shop! Fun quirky shop with the owner sourdough Dru as your hostess looking for a fun…read moresouvenir? Lots of cool stuff and a lot of it made from Alaskan people! Stop by and say "hello" watch your kids play in the sandbox or have an ice cream sitting on the deck! Dru is a hoot and she's just the sweetest

Cute little shop that has a small assortment of gift items (some locally made). They also have…read morefishing lures, which comes in handy when you're fishing and lose all yours! Lol People who run the shop are very friendly and a good source of information.

Their work is wonderful but their customer service is horrible. I received a piece as a gift and I…read moredidn't like it. It was personalized and unfortunately the person who had it made got it wrong. It's no fault of the gallery's. However, I inquired about my options to fix it or do something different with it at my expense. I don't know if the son Jason was offended that I didn't like it or what but his responses were incredibly rude. I was quoted $50 in late August and $75 in October. He snapped at me stating he didn't remember from so long ago. But our email chain was a continuation of that conversation. All he had to do was read the prior email. When I mentioned that he told me to just come pick it up. Which I will and be done with them. What a terrible customer service experience.

This gift store is between the Anchorage and the Alyeska. It is 10 miles to the west of the Alyeska…read moreHighway. The gift store host many different artists art pieces. You can see the amazing wood carving live show on the spot. They are constantly makes new pieces through the chain saw. They have different types of chain saw to cut through the smaller area. The woof chip fly everywhere. In the gallery you can see more refinement art. Such as jewelry, paintings, glassworks, and detail art. Those are very beautiful. They also has more refined wood carving art. The space is beautiful. It is good stop to get a piece for your home including the furniture and front door decoration.