Jenny’s Guidebook

Jenny
Jenny’s Guidebook

Sightseeing

Known for kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, hiking, camping and sightseeing. It's approximately a 30 minute scenic drive from Ronald. Bring everything you need, plus food/drinks for the day. Port-a-potties are available. No motorized boats. Beyond the boat ramp, you'll find parking for the Pete Lake trailhead.
16 locals recommend
Cooper Lake
16 locals recommend
Known for kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, hiking, camping and sightseeing. It's approximately a 30 minute scenic drive from Ronald. Bring everything you need, plus food/drinks for the day. Port-a-potties are available. No motorized boats. Beyond the boat ramp, you'll find parking for the Pete Lake trailhead.
Gorgeous sandy beach along the south end of Cle Elum Lake, nestled between mountains. Keep in mind, the lake level changes drastically depending on the time of year & rain/snow melt. You can drive your vehicle(AWD) onto the beach and tailgate. The most popular months here are July - October.
26 locals recommend
Speelyi Beach
26 locals recommend
Gorgeous sandy beach along the south end of Cle Elum Lake, nestled between mountains. Keep in mind, the lake level changes drastically depending on the time of year & rain/snow melt. You can drive your vehicle(AWD) onto the beach and tailgate. The most popular months here are July - October.
Nearby hike, moderate 8 mile round trip.
Hex Mountain Summit
Nearby hike, moderate 8 mile round trip.
9 mile roundtrip hike. Bring bug spray, snack/water, and a camera! With only 400 ft elevation gain, it's fairly easy.
9 locals recommend
Pete Lake Trailhead
9 locals recommend
9 mile roundtrip hike. Bring bug spray, snack/water, and a camera! With only 400 ft elevation gain, it's fairly easy.
Gorgeous 360 degree views. Paddle board, kayak, fish, boat, jet ski, and play in the sand. Best enjoyed June - October considering the changing lake level.
29 locals recommend
Cle Elum Lake
29 locals recommend
Gorgeous 360 degree views. Paddle board, kayak, fish, boat, jet ski, and play in the sand. Best enjoyed June - October considering the changing lake level.
Hike Thorp Mountain. Stunning hike overall! It's challenging, but our 6 yr old was able to complete it. The lake and mountain top views are very rewarding. Be prepared to spend at least half a day exploring.
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Hike Thorp Mountain. Stunning hike overall! It's challenging, but our 6 yr old was able to complete it. The lake and mountain top views are very rewarding. Be prepared to spend at least half a day exploring.

Tasting Bar

Wide selection of spirits to sample including flavored vodka, gin, whiskey, and bourbon. Upstairs lounge is super chill. Family friendly! They offer small bites as well.
35 locals recommend
Heritage Distilling Company
101 E Pennsylvania Ave
35 locals recommend
Wide selection of spirits to sample including flavored vodka, gin, whiskey, and bourbon. Upstairs lounge is super chill. Family friendly! They offer small bites as well.
Excellent selection of wines, cozy vibe, outdoor seating, and convenient location in Roslyn.
9 locals recommend
Corks
104 E Pennsylvania Ave
9 locals recommend
Excellent selection of wines, cozy vibe, outdoor seating, and convenient location in Roslyn.
Wine tasting in the middle of town, walkable to restaurants/shops.
Upsidedown Wine
Wine tasting in the middle of town, walkable to restaurants/shops.

Food scene

Best local bar, billiards, & live music. Located in the heart of Roslyn, this is most lively place to be seen and hit the dance floor.
83 locals recommend
The Brick Saloon
100 W Pennsylvania Ave
83 locals recommend
Best local bar, billiards, & live music. Located in the heart of Roslyn, this is most lively place to be seen and hit the dance floor.
Excellent food and wine flights. Semi-formal and relaxing atmosphere. Located in Suncadia Resort. Reservations recommended.
75 locals recommend
Swiftwater Cellars
301 Rope Rider Dr
75 locals recommend
Excellent food and wine flights. Semi-formal and relaxing atmosphere. Located in Suncadia Resort. Reservations recommended.
Books, hats, maps, coffee, breakfast, lunch, & dinner! Basecamp is a MUST stop! Head downstairs to the secret "Speakeasy" for dinner and cocktails. Outdoor seating in the summertime. The Roslyn Yard, attached to Basecamp, hosts festivals, live music, and movies in the summer. Excellent meet-up spot.
43 locals recommend
Basecamp Books and Bites
110 W Pennsylvania Ave
43 locals recommend
Books, hats, maps, coffee, breakfast, lunch, & dinner! Basecamp is a MUST stop! Head downstairs to the secret "Speakeasy" for dinner and cocktails. Outdoor seating in the summertime. The Roslyn Yard, attached to Basecamp, hosts festivals, live music, and movies in the summer. Excellent meet-up spot.
Beautifully plated food, romantic atmosphere, yummy cocktails, one of our favorite restaurants! reservations recommended.
18 locals recommend
Orchard Restaurant
212 E 1st St
18 locals recommend
Beautifully plated food, romantic atmosphere, yummy cocktails, one of our favorite restaurants! reservations recommended.
The service and food are wonderful! Outdoor seating open in the summer.
Logan's
204 West Pennsylvania Avenue
The service and food are wonderful! Outdoor seating open in the summer.
Very good food! Cute decor. The menu changes seasonally. They also have a large selection of mini desserts to-go!
16 locals recommend
The Coal Chute Cafe and Pub
719 S 1st St
16 locals recommend
Very good food! Cute decor. The menu changes seasonally. They also have a large selection of mini desserts to-go!
Best New Mexican food and margaritas in town! Watch out for the spicy salsa!
30 locals recommend
Roslyn Mexican Grill
103 W Pennsylvania Ave
30 locals recommend
Best New Mexican food and margaritas in town! Watch out for the spicy salsa!
21+ bar with delicious homemade food & cold beer. Located in the heart of Cle Elum. Mike's is a popular local hangout.
11 locals recommend
Mike's Tavern
427 E 1st St
11 locals recommend
21+ bar with delicious homemade food & cold beer. Located in the heart of Cle Elum. Mike's is a popular local hangout.
Teriyaki, sushi, cocktails & beer! Large TVs at the bar. Outdoor area is open in the summer, hosting live music.
Banzai Teriyaki
Teriyaki, sushi, cocktails & beer! Large TVs at the bar. Outdoor area is open in the summer, hosting live music.
The FAMOUS candy store for the carnivore! Owens is the best butcher shop around. Stop by and grab a few things to throw on the grill.
34 locals recommend
Owens Meats
502 E 1st St
34 locals recommend
The FAMOUS candy store for the carnivore! Owens is the best butcher shop around. Stop by and grab a few things to throw on the grill.
Gemini has a huge selection of seafood. They host a food truck and outdoor seating as well.
Gemini Fish Market
Gemini has a huge selection of seafood. They host a food truck and outdoor seating as well.
Fresh bread, pastries and coffee. Located right across from Owens in downtown Cle Elum.
40 locals recommend
Cle Elum Bakery
501 E 1st St
40 locals recommend
Fresh bread, pastries and coffee. Located right across from Owens in downtown Cle Elum.

Family activities

Excellent parks/playgrounds, sports courts, & miles of trails. Open to all!
41 locals recommend
Suncadia Resort
3600 Suncadia Trail
41 locals recommend
Excellent parks/playgrounds, sports courts, & miles of trails. Open to all!
The cutest little movie theatre in WA! Serving popcorn, candy & beverages. It was recently bought and revamped by the new owners. Check their website for new showings.
20 locals recommend
The Roslyn Theatre
101 W Dakota Ave
20 locals recommend
The cutest little movie theatre in WA! Serving popcorn, candy & beverages. It was recently bought and revamped by the new owners. Check their website for new showings.

Rentals

Rent Snowmobiles, kayaks, canoes & more!
25 locals recommend
The Last Resort
14160 Salmon La Sac Rd
25 locals recommend
Rent Snowmobiles, kayaks, canoes & more!
Rent summer and winter recreational vehicles. Boats, jetskis, side by sides, snowmobiles and more.
7 locals recommend
Cascade Playtime Rentals Inc
14181 Salmon La Sac Rd
7 locals recommend
Rent summer and winter recreational vehicles. Boats, jetskis, side by sides, snowmobiles and more.

Brewery

Some of the best beer brewed in Downtown Cle Elum. Family friendly, dog friendly. Outdoor firepit area too.
12 locals recommend
Mule & Elk Brewing
418 E 1st St
12 locals recommend
Some of the best beer brewed in Downtown Cle Elum. Family friendly, dog friendly. Outdoor firepit area too.
Good local beer & bar-vibe hangout right on main street.
15 locals recommend
Roslyn Brewing Company
208 W Pennsylvania Ave
15 locals recommend
Good local beer & bar-vibe hangout right on main street.
Large local brewery. They also have a pizza truck and sandwiches. Family friendly. Indoor and outdoor seating.
17 locals recommend
Dru Bru - Cle Elum
1015 East 2nd Street
17 locals recommend
Large local brewery. They also have a pizza truck and sandwiches. Family friendly. Indoor and outdoor seating.

My fav spa!

Plan to spend a few hours here. Massages, facials, pedicures, soak in hot springs, steam rooms, this place has it ALL! Glade Spring Spa is located in Suncadia Resort. Plan a couples spa day or a girlfriends getaway here!
13 locals recommend
Glade Spring Spa
3600 Suncadia Trail
13 locals recommend
Plan to spend a few hours here. Massages, facials, pedicures, soak in hot springs, steam rooms, this place has it ALL! Glade Spring Spa is located in Suncadia Resort. Plan a couples spa day or a girlfriends getaway here!