You'll have plenty of time for shopping, then.

If you're staying downtown, take a taxi to Carrs grocery store on Gambell.

If you are near the airport, Fred Meyer on Dimond, Costco on Dimond, or Carrs Jewel Lake.

Carrs is a combo grocery store / drug store. Founded by Larry Carr way back when Bob was little. Got bought out by Safeway, but kept the Carrs name. The one on Jewel Lake is about a block wide. And it isn't the biggest one. It carries some clothing, food, books, housewares, and a full range of drug store items, including pharmacy.

My father-in-law helped Larry Carr open Foodland Shopping Circle in Fairbanks in the early 60's.

For eating, the brew pub is nice. At 5th and F. We love Simon and Seaforts, overlooking the Inlet. Both a bit pricy with kids.

Lucky Wishbone is the old local burger and chicken joint, at 5th about Karluk. Been there since the 50s. Or Gwennies on Spenard Road, not far from the airport. There are a couple of salmon bake places, but I don't know which one is best right now.

Downtown should be lovely with the hanging baskets and old-time light poles. There is a park area between 5th and 6th with bricks donated by locals.

Gotta stop, I'm getting very homesick.