Plotting the shore route
A small gold-rush town with one of the strongest yarn stops on the route.
Dock note
Ships can dock at different Skagway piers. The Broadway shops are usually a straightforward walk or shuttle from the waterfront.
Photo: Marco Tjokro
Yarn ashore
Skagway is compact, historic, and deeply walkable once you are off the pier. Broadway is the main axis for shops, galleries, and fiber hunting.
Port map
Yarn stop
602B Broadway, Skagway, AK 99840
Walk up Broadway from the pier area; allow extra time for browsing.
Hours: The shop site confirms the Broadway location; seasonal hours should be checked close to arrival.
Access: Broadway is mostly straightforward, with variable boardwalk and curb conditions.
Checked 2026-05-27 via Aurora Yarns of Alaska
Yarn stop
602A Broadway, Skagway, AK 99840
Next door to Aurora Yarns; easy to pair in a single downtown pass.
Hours: Tourism listings are current; confirm exact cruise-season hours if fabric is a must.
Access: Downtown boardwalk conditions vary. Call ahead for step-free entry details.
Checked 2026-05-27 via Yukon Info listing
Getting there
Source-linked transportation options for Skagway, chosen around the cruise terminal and the yarn stops in this guide.
SMART downtown shuttle
The easiest dock-to-Broadway hop if your berth or energy level makes the walk less appealing.
Skagway on-demand shuttle
Good for mobility needs or when you want a door-to-door ride inside town.
Broadway yarn walk
A direct route from the docks to Aurora Yarns and Rushin' Tailor's on Broadway.
Nearby guides
Juneau
A compact capital stop with yarn, fabric, and local dye work within a shore-day stroll.
Ketchikan
Three fiber-forward stops, from quick downtown yarn to a close fabric-and-notions fallback.
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.