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There are shopping opportunities in every Alaska community, as Alaska is full of artists, entrepreneurs, and local manufacturers. In some of its larger hubs, there are shopping malls and centers, convenient for shoppers and retailers alike. Below are just a few of Alaska's shopping malls and centers.

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The Nugget Mall

The Nugget Mali is located in Juneau at 8745 Glacier Highway. It's open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and Noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The mall has twenty-two stores offering clothes, crafts, books, food, sporting goods, and more. The Nugget Mall also routinely hosts community events. nuggetmalljuneau.com

Bentley Mall

Bentley Mall is located at 32 College Road in Fairbanks with hours of operation Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Bentley Mall features seventeen stores, ranging from clothing stores to used games to a hair salon, and there are several shopping opportunities neighboring the Bentley Mall. facebook.com/BentleyMallFairbanks/

Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall

The Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall has five levels and is located in Downtown Anchorage at 320 West 5th Avenue, boasting more than 110 stores offering wares ranging from jewelry to electronics to housewares, including a food court and other dining options. The 5th Avenue Mall has several retailers with only one branch in Alaska, such as Nordstrom, Banana Republic, bareMinerals, Michael Kors, Sephora, and Victoria's Secret. The 5th Avenue Mall is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. simon.com/mall/anchorage-5th-avenue-mall

4th Avenue Market Place

The 4th Avenue Marketplace at 333 West 4th Avenue features arts and crafts by local artists and various other shops including a shoe store and boutique. There is a cafe and a Thai food restaurant. The 4th Avenue Market Place is host to the Alaska Experience Theatre, Downtown Bicycle Rental, and Historic Veterans Museum and has the Port View Banquet Room available as a private venue. The Sunshine Mall is located adjacent at 411 West 4th Avenue and also shares a variety of shops and eateries. Both are accessible from the 3rd Avenue parking lot.

The Northway Mall

Located at 3101 Penland Parkway in Anchorage, the Northway Mall is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and Noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. The North-way...