You Can Find Amazing Antiques At These 10 Places In Alaska

From vintage clothing and jewelry to rare collectible items and refinished furniture, Alaska sure seems to have a sweet spot when it comes to quality antiques. If cool junk and groovy throwbacks are your thing, you've gotta check out this list of 10 places in Alaska where you can find amazing antiques.

1. Alaska Picker (Wasilla)

Alaska Picker ventures all over the great state of Alaska seeking out antiques, vintage and one-of-a-kind items to re-purpose and resell. In the past two years they have picked from Dutch Harbor to Delta Junction. They have brought back historical WWII and early commercial fishing items from Dutch Harbor, vintage gas pumps and signage from Hope and great Alaskana from all over Alaska.

2. Blue Door Antiques (Fairbanks)

You will be amazed by how much can fit into this small space. The store itself is average-sized, but every room and surface is filled with treasures, big and small.

3. Duane's Antique Market (Anchorage)

Duane's Antique Market was nominated for the 2016 Fans’ Choice Awards for "Antiques & Collectibles." Visitors will find many one-of-a-kind items here ranging from jewelry to kitchen utensils.

4. Blue Door Antiques (Fairbanks)

So much to choose from. From items such as Alaska masks, old dolls, seasonal toys, scrap-booking items, jewelry, signage, art and kitchen items. Caution: You are in jeopardy of spending your whole paycheck here if you aren't careful.

5. Lazy Dog Antiques & Collectibles (Anchorage)

Known for having reasonable prices and exceptional service, Lazy Dog Antiques & Collectibles truly hits the mark. You can spend hours just looking around, opening drawers, books and music boxes.

6. Nana’s Attic (Juneau)

Locally owned and operated, this small little antique show in the state capital of Alaska is filled with fun treasures and lots of unique items.

7. Swank Street Antiques & Art Market (Soldotna)

You'll find beautiful and unique items from signage, treasures, artwork, collectibles, knick-knacks and more in this flea-market style shop.

8. The Junque Lady (Talkeetna)

So much to choose from, so little time. This shop is lined with treasures that will keep you coming back for more time and time again. From plates, mugs, toys, signage, clothes, jewelry and more. If you are into antiquing, this is a MUST on your Alaskan road trip through Talkeetna.

9. The Pack Rat Antiques (Anchorage)

Native artwork, vintage clothing, artwork, books, toys and so much more. This is a great spot known for great service and fair prices.

10. The Urban Eskimo (Juneau)

A great shop with very nice people, Urban Eskimo has items ranging from clothing to Native artwork - and so much more!

From pack rats to swanky streets and lucky pickers, antiquing is always a fun way to spend the day in Alaska. If nothing else, you're bound to be in for a day full of laughs. Remember, one man's trash is another man's treasure. So if your spouse is trying to drag you to an antique shop this weekend, it's in your best interest to get excited. You never know when you'll strike gold in Alaska! Do you have any others that you'd like to add to our list?