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Stores in Alaska

Anchorage Daily News

Shoppers and vacationers stroll along Anchorage's Fourth Avenue.

Most visitors to Anchorage and the rest of Alaska will feel at home, thanks in part to businesses that look familiar.

Alaska isn't nearly as expensive as it used to be, but prices still seem high to many people.

Banks in Alaska have the same features as they do in the Lower 48. In fact, most of the banks are part of national or regional chains.

Shop offers musk ox wool knitted by Alaska Native knitters

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Most visitors to Anchorage and the rest of Alaska will feel at home, thanks in part to businesses that look familiar.

Alaska has many stores and businesses that people in the Lower 48 know. Among the chains:

Restaurants: McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Chili's, Applebee's, Taco Bell, Subway.

Grocery stores: Carrs (Safeway) and Fred Meyer (Kroger).

Discount and warehouse stores: Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, Costco.

Department stores: Nordstrom, Sears, JC Penney.

Other stores: REI, Eddie Bauer, Barnes & Noble, Borders, Home Depot, Lowe's, Toys R Us, Midas, Blockbuster.

Lodging: Holiday Inn, Marriott, Comfort, Best Western, Ramada.

Banks: Key Bank, Wells Fargo.