The dramatic elevation gain takes downtown Juneau from sea level to more than 3,000 feet within a mile of the coastline. This dramatic skyline has inspired many artists to render Juneau as Alaska's most picturesque city. A medley of astounding shops display work made in Juneau and all around Alaska. Walk down the streets of the downtown or Mendenhall Valley shopping districts to find gifts that are unique and Alaskan.

Visitors will find incredible specialty shops featuring limited edition designer jewelry and beautiful Native Alaska design jewelry. Native carved silver bracelets with totemic designs are also popular items from our region. These bracelets will usually bear the animal representation of the wearer's moiety and clan house.

Sculpture and carved totem poles are popular art pieces for discriminating collectors of Alaskan artwork. Totems were created to tell the stories of Alaska's Native people. Totemic designs also adorn bent wood boxes, ceremonial paddles and Tlingit halibut hooks.

Clothing shops offer beautiful textiles in rich colors. Educational materials, videos and books about Juneau are available for purchase for you to learn more about and remember our state and city.

Regardless of taste, Juneau's shops will satisfy any shopper's itch.