Northern Exposure , a television series set in the fictional town of Cicely, Alaska, was primarily filmed in Roslyn, Washington
. Roslyn's weather-worn architecture and heavy snowfalls made it a suitable substitute for a remote Alaskan village
. Key filming locations:
- Roslyn, Washington Most exterior scenes were filmed here due to its resemblance to what producers envisioned as an Alaskan locale, as well as its geography, historical relevance, and climate
- Redmond, Washington Interior shots, such as those of The Brick Tavern and Dr. Fleischman’s office, were filmed in a studio in Redmond
. The production's main facility, known as "Northern Exposure II," was located in Redmond, in what is now the headquarters of Genie Industries .
- Lake Cle Elum & Easton Airport Lake Cle Elum, located eight miles northwest of Roslyn, and the Easton airport, 20 miles west of I-90, also served as filming locations
The town of Talkeetna, Alaska, inspired the show's setting but was deemed too cold for filming
. Roslyn has maintained several iconic symbols from the show and hosts an annual Northern Exposure Festival
. The series is credited with boosting the town’s economy, creating new businesses and jobs
