Plotting the shore route
A compact capital stop with yarn, fabric, and local dye work within a shore-day stroll.
Dock note
Most ships berth along the downtown waterfront. Distances here use the Marine Park / South Franklin area as the walking anchor.
Photo: Marco Tjokro
Yarn ashore
Juneau is the easiest kind of yarn errand: the cruise berths sit right beside downtown, so fiber shops can fit between a tram ride, museum stop, or coffee break.
Port map
Yarn stop
217 Seward St, Juneau, AK 99801
Walk uphill into downtown from the waterfront; easiest when you have an hour or more.
Hours: The shop lists limited weekly storefront hours; confirm the day-of schedule before heading out.
Access: Downtown sidewalks include grades and curb cuts; call ahead for specific entry details.
Checked 2026-05-27 via Juneau Woolies
Yarn stop
175 S Franklin St #203, Juneau, AK 99801
A very close downtown stop, useful when you only have a narrow shopping window.
Hours: Listed as year-round by Travel Juneau, but independent retail hours should still be checked.
Access: Located in a downtown building; verify elevator or stair access before making it the only stop.
Checked 2026-05-27 via Travel Juneau
Getting there
Source-linked transportation options for Juneau, chosen around the cruise terminal and the yarn stops in this guide.
EverGreen Taxi, Capital Cab, and Taku Taxi
Weather backup or a quick ride if downtown hills are not friendly that day.
907-586-2121
The nearest yarn stops are walkable for many visitors, so taxis are mostly a comfort or accessibility option.
Capital Transit
Useful for broader Juneau exploring, not usually needed for the closest downtown yarn stops.
Juneau Woolies walking route
A direct route from the downtown berths to the closest dedicated yarn shop.
Nearby guides
Ketchikan
Three fiber-forward stops, from quick downtown yarn to a close fabric-and-notions fallback.
Skagway
A small gold-rush town with one of the strongest yarn stops on the route.
Sitka
A tender-feeling stop where the best yarn errand starts after the cruise shuttle.
Seward
A book-and-yarn stop plus a downtown quilt shop, ideal before or after the train.