Special spot. A friend told us to check this out and we loved it. Beautiful pins and zipper pulls…read more A way more special souvenir than a tshirt.

(This is more about the online store than the brick-and-mortar one, since Juneau is hard to get to…read morebut anyone can shop online.) I first came across these unique pins at Elliott Bay Books, in Seattle, and immediately fell in love with their quirky designs. Sure, they have the usual flowers and birds for your grandma... but they also have body parts and organs, syringes and beakers, deck chairs and masted tallships, skeletons and whiskey bottles! The pins are intricately patterned and made by hand. You really have to see them up close to appreciate the detail, but these aren't shoddy made-in-China tie tacks. The high-quality craftsmanship is obvious, and I get tons of compliments on mine. Most of the designs also come as zipper pulls if you're not a pin person. Their website is no-frills, but easy to browse and purchase from, and each item has a funny description - you can tell they are serious about their work but have a sense of humor. And the pins are amazingly affordable - most are about $12 and I didn't see anything over $20! You'd pay just as much for some mass-produced trash at a chain store. Shipping is a flat $3 per order and it's FAST. I even got a follow-up email from the company thanking me for my purchase! Even if you're not headed to Alaska anytime soon, if you like fun, unique jewelry with a slightly dark sense of humor, check out William Spear's awesome stuff.

Always kind great shirts! Locally made a fun shop to check out. Love the "Juneau what I am saying."read more

I saw this shop in a youtube video and I knew I had to go there! I got two shirts and my husband…read morealso got one! We loved the designs and they really were the softest tees! We also wanted to support locally owned businesses and this was the perfect place to do it! The designs were unique and created by local artists!

Really cool place where you will find some really cool handcrafted leather goods made in the shop…read moreitself or sick vintage American made vintage clothes. The owner was super chill as he had on this sick Quivut cardigan while he was just hammering away customizing another customers belt. The prices were reasonable, I personally got myself this original late 70's Pendleton wool jacket for 75$. This is definitely a place to go to if you want a cool vibe with a great curation of vintage clothing and leather crafted goods !

My husband saw a hat he was interested in as we were walking by so we went in. We looked around a…read morelittle but the person working never came up to greet us or see what we were interested in. My husband decided he was no longer interested. I'm not opposed to going back but definitely think customer service could be better and sales might increase, or even happen.

Really cool designs. Really friendly worker. Really friendly dog. I got a hat and a shirt here. Saw…read morelots of things that looked good but limited myself. The shirt is really soft.

If you are a female, have boobs, and are in the Juneau area, you must visit this boutique. Take the…read moretime to get a proper fitting and try on what they suggest. Both owners make you feel beautiful and cared for. I learned that most women are wearing the wrong bra size and I was certainly one of them. Since my visit, I have been so happy with the fit and comfort of my new bras. Yes, everything they have is pricy, but it is also high quality and worth it. Make sure you go in with a bit of time to spend and make sure you allow yourself to splurge on gifting yourself nice bras or lingerie. It is my favorite thing that I did in Juneau!

I literally talk about this store to everyone I meet and tell them they have to visit this store…read more The shop is inviting, the service is personable, the clothing is comfortable and adorable. You really can't go wrong here, and they make sure you are actually in a size that supports you and feels good.

If you are in Juneau looking for a local shop selling unique artist made wares from apparel to…read moreplaying cards, snowboards and basketballs, this funky little shop is for you. The artist proprietor is generally in the shop. Designs are distinctly Native Alaskan and attend to tradition with classy contemporary flare. Look when you are being a tourist, do yourself and the community a favor - seek out the local artists. This is definitely my favorite shop in Juneau. Discovered Trickster last year on a cruise ship stop and sought it out again this year. It's a great place to buy something interesting and fun for yourself or as a gift for somebody else.

Juneau is generally sort of cheesy and sprawling and uninviting, and what they do have left of a…read moregold rush heritage they've mostly denigrated with touristy jewelry stores and bad renovations. But, as often happens when you only have eyes for the worst of places, authentic little gems pop up to remind you that the world is pretty good indeed. Rag Doll hides in the back of a hideous multi-unit commercial shack, but it asserts itself with faux-finished walls in light colors, trendy hanging bars full of their own in-house designs, and funky accessories. It's owned and run by two local young women (emphasis on the young) who do really great unique screenprinted designs on soft, wearable American Apparel shirts, skirts, sweats and dresses. The designs are whimsical; a dandelion blowing petals across the shirt, or a jellyfish hiding on a hem. They also carry wallets and accessories by Espe, a Canadian brand, and locally-made jewelry. The store shows a discerning eye for style with a distinct local identity; it's a little oasis of fashion in the most gauche of surroundings.

Before Alaska became part of the United States of America, it had a run as a colony of the Kingdom…read moreof Russia. Trappings of this history are still found within the state of Alaska. Russian Orthodox churches, architecture, and stores are still to be found there. This shop features beautiful hand-made Russian Art glass. Quality Green, Gold, and Cherry-amber jewelry is to be found among high-quality, enameled nesting dolls. Magnificent framed icons also stand-out from the more kitschy tourist grade items. I opted to have my art glass packed and shipped to our home. The shipping was worth every penny and it arrived in perfect order. The owner was kind, helpful, and honest. I recommend this establishment.