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City in Washington, United States
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Cle Elum is a city in the North Central Cascades of Washington State. This sawmill and railroad town is a popular base for outdoor recreation. This article also includes the neighboring town of Roslyn, a coal-mining company town that retained enough charm through the years to become an occasional filming location. It was most prominently used for the 90's TV sitcom Northern Exposure.
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Located in the site of an old Northwest Bell manual switchboard, this tiny building contains exhibits of telephone technology from 1901 to 1975. A highlight is a section of the actual manual switchboard, with cords, plugs, and operator headset. There is a working automated rotary switch in a glass case with a phone. You can dial a number and watch the switch connect. Plus some relics from early 20th century local industry, such as coal mining, insurance, and banking.
In the eastern Cascade foothills with 24,000 ft of shoreline on Lake Easton. Park activities include picnicking, camping, hiking, mountain biking, boating, fishing, swimming, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, wildlife viewing, and horseshoes.
Golf.
Purchase federal parking passes here, or ask a ranger for any advice or recommendations on outdoor recreation along this itinerary.
9 miles roundtrip, 2,500 feet elevation gain. A rocky alpine lake beneath Ingalls Peak and Mount Stuart, the tallest peak in the region. Especially popular for fall larch colors.
2.5 miles roundtrip, 660 feet elevation gain. Interpretive trail interspersed with signs describing the surrounding ecosystem.
By far one of the best Italian restaurants in Washington. Also a wonderful steakhouse (prime rib to die for). The bagna cauda is one of the most amazing dishes. But be careful, as there is lots of olive oil and butter in the dish and so much garlic you will still smell it 2 days later.
24 hour truck stop. Good food, large portions, a little expensive for basic Americana, but great at midnight after a night out. Excellent homemade pies.
Bed and Breakfast in converted train coaches. $80-$150.
Located by the Rocky Mountain in Cle Elum, this luxury resort is surrounded by nature perfect for those that one wants to get away from the city. This luxury mountain resort provides outdoor recreation, spa treatments, shopping, fine dining and hiking.
Popular meat market, since 1986. Specializes in Italian-style cured meats and cheeses. Grab a pepperoni stick or landjaeger for the road!
Popular meat market, since 1887.
You really need a car. A small town of less than 1800, there is no public transportation and in the east end of town not even any sidewalks.
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