Yarn Excursions · Shore-day guide

Juneau yarn-crawl guide

A compact capital stop with yarn, fabric, and local dye work within a shore-day stroll.

Docking at Downtown Juneau cruise berths — 470 S Franklin St, Juneau, AK 99801. United States.

Shore-day plan

Go early if your ship leaves before dinner. Juneau Woolies is a newer dedicated yarn stop, while Changing Tides is a quick downtown option for quilt, needleart, and locally themed fiber finds.

Most ships berth along the downtown waterfront. Distances here use the Marine Park / South Franklin area as the walking anchor.

Yarn shops (2)

1.
Juneau Woolies
217 Seward St, Juneau, AK 99801
Walk · 0.4 mi / 0.6 km · Walk uphill into downtown from the waterfront; easiest when you have an hour or more.
Known for: house-dyed yarn, Alaska colorways, fiber, classes, notions
The shop lists limited weekly storefront hours; confirm the day-of schedule before heading out.
https://juneauwoolies.com/
2.
Changing Tides
175 S Franklin St #203, Juneau, AK 99801
Walk · 0.2 mi / 0.3 km · A very close downtown stop, useful when you only have a narrow shopping window.
Known for: quilt fabric, needleart, Alaska-themed fabric, giftable notions
Listed as year-round by Travel Juneau, but independent retail hours should still be checked.
https://www.traveljuneau.com/listing/changing-tides-llc/43560/

Getting around

EverGreen Taxi, Capital Cab, and Taku Taxi (Taxi) — Weather backup or a quick ride if downtown hills are not friendly that day. The nearest yarn stops are walkable for many visitors, so taxis are mostly a comfort or accessibility option.
Capital Transit (Transit) — Useful for broader Juneau exploring, not usually needed for the closest downtown yarn stops.
Juneau Woolies walking route (Route) — A direct route from the downtown berths to the closest dedicated yarn shop.