Fairbanks Shopping Guide

Students on a shopping spreeFairbanks has several shopping options including retail stores, outdoor clothing and equipment stores, and thrift stores. The following is a list of some of the options in Fairbanks.

Retail Stores:

These are locations where you can purchase items such as home furniture and appliances, groceries, bedding, clothing, appliances, and more!

  • Co-Op Market Grocery & Deli (526 Gaffney Road)
  • Costco Wholesale (48 College Road) Note: Requires membership.
  • Fred Meyer East (930 Old Steese Highway)
  • Fred Meyer West (3755 Airport Way)
  • Safeway (3627 Airport Way)
  • Walmart (537 Johansen Expressway)

Note: Fred Meyer and Safeway offer a Rewards Card for further discounts on groceries and fuel.

Outdoor Clothing and Equipment Stores:

  • Alaska Gear Company (730 Old Steese Highway)
  • Beaver Sports (3580 College Road)
  • Big Ray’s (3230 Airport Way)
  • Goldstream Sports (711 Sheep Creek Road)
  • Prospector Outfitters (1512 S Cushman Street)
  • REI (19 College Road)
  • Sportsman’s Warehouse (423 Merhar Avenue)

Thrift Stores:

These are locations where you can purchase second-hand items usually at a discounted price.  

  • Play It Again Sports (160 Old Steese Highway)
  • Value Village (3023 Airport Way)