Maruskiya's of Nome

Alaska


Sells a nice selection of indigenous arts and crafts, and is also the place to go for your 'There's No Place Like Nome' T-shirt.

Their hours are, and we quote: 'Open most days about 9 or 10. Occasionally as early as 7, but some days as late as 12 or 1. We close about 6:30 or 7. Occasionally about 5 or 6, but sometimes as late as 11 or 12.'


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