Good for you! You'll love it. I'm south of Anchorage, so take advice on areas of Anchorage to avoid from other posters, but I can tell you that you'll find real gems when looking for quilt stores. Besides Quilted Raven, there's The Quilt Tree (341 E. Benson Blvd.), Quilt Zone (510 W. Tudor Rd., Ste. 2), and Seams Like Home (3901 Old Seward Hwy. #9). After you're done there, head south to the Kenai Peninsula. We have some lovely shops for your shopping pleasure!