ROSLYN
Roslyn is a quaint and charming former logging and coal mining town just minutes from Suncadia. Roslyn was named after the Roslyn, NY, home of the coal mine operator's sweetheart. Whether it is a visit to the landmark tavern “The Brick” (also the oldest running bar in Washington State), or its Sunday open air Farmer’s Market, this eclectic town is a must visit.
The town was featured in the 1979 movie The Runner Stumbles, a fact-based story about a priest's (Dick Van Dyke) love for a nun he's accused of murdering. In 1990, the sleepy little town exploded into view when featured as the fictional "Cicely, Alaska" in the popular television series, Northern Exposure.
- Museum - located on Pennsylvania Avenue, it includes an excellent display of artifacts from Roslyn's glory years as a coal mining town
- The mines - visit the town hall (located on the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and 2nd Street) for information on mine tours.
- The Miners Memorial - located across from the town hall, this statue commemorates the many who gave their lives in pursuit of coal.
- The Brick Tavern - both historically interesting as the oldest operating tavern in Washington and a common scene filmed in Northern Exposure, this is a must for visitors. It is located on the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and 2nd Street.
- The cemetery - Segmented by lodge (Knights of Labor, Elks, IOOF, Red Men etc.) and by country of origin (Slovak, Italian, Polish, etc.) the cemetery provides a unique historical perspective on Roslyn.
- Nearby Ronald - a nearby town built over Mine No. 3 – location of black miners brought in to break the Knights of Labor strike.
- Nearby Salmon La Sac - a natural area along the Cle Elum river used for kayak races and providing access to the wilderness backcountry beyond.
