Anchorage has numerous opportunities for various types of shopping especially in the prominent downtown area. The largest shopping mall in Anchorage is known as Dimond Center. This mall houses a large variety of shops and also features a movie theater. Near the mall visitors will also find a Wal-Mart, Best Buy and Costco.

Anchorage’s 5th Avenue is home to numerous stores such as Banana Republic, JCPenny, and many other popular chains spread out over several levels. Shoppers can find all the latest fashion related goods in these trendy and upscale stores.

Artique is Alaska’s oldest gallery and sells paintings, prints, and jewelry that are made by prominent Alaskan artists. But it isn’t the only store that offers such products as Alaska’s Native Heritage Center features a gift shop that also sells more native crafts.

Anchorage also has a selection of bookstores including Barnes and Nobles Booksellers which is one of the most popular bookstores in Anchorage and offers a diverse selection of books. In addition there is also a Borders Books and Music store that sells music as well as books and also features a café.

Whatever you’re looking for in Anchorage, shopping opportunities in the area present a wide variety of items to select from that range from traditional Alaskan handiwork all the way to the latest and trendiest western clothes.

Anchorage AK hotels like the Millennium Alaskan Hotel Anchorage offer guests the chance to easily access numerous shopping destinations in addition to other exotic venues in the city.