Roslyn is an incorporated village in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York. It is a village which takes immense pride in its rich history and terrific schools.

Understand

Downtown Roslyn in 2020.

Roslyn was first settled by the European colonists in the 1600s, and was named Hempstead Harbor. Locals changed the name to Roslyn in the 19th century and incorporated it as a village in 1932.

The village is famous for its historic downtown, which has 2 national historic districts (Main Street and Roslyn Village), dozens of properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places, great shops and restaurants, the legendary My Father's Place, the iconic Ellen Ward Memorial Clock Tower, and for so much more.

Get in

By train

The Long Island Rail Road's Oyster Bay Branch stops at the Roslyn station (which is actually located just over the village's southern border, in Roslyn Heights), and it is a very short walk or bus ride from the station to the north end of Main Street.

By car

Roslyn is very accessible by car. Northern Boulevard (NY 25A) passes through the village, and the Long Island Expressway (I-495) and the Northern State Parkway are both just south of the village limits and provide very easy access to the heart of Roslyn's downtown.

By bus

One can get to Roslyn easily by bus, with the n20, n21, n23, and Port Washington Shuttle bus routes – all operated by Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) – passing through and serving the downtown area of the village.

Get around

Roslyn is a very walkable community – especially downtown. It is also easy to get around the village by car or on a bicycle.

See

Historic homes along Main Street in Roslyn's downtown area

• Stroll through the historic downtown area and see all the gorgeous and meticulously-preserved buildings.
• Eat and dine at the amazing restaurants downtown.
• Catch a show at My Father's Place – a legendary venue which has hosted many celebrity entertainers over the years.
• Research local history at the Bryant Room at the Bryant Library – the largest public library local history archive in Nassau County.

Learn

• The Roslyn Landmark Society is headquartered within the village, and its headquarters on Main Street contains a great local history museum.

Sleep

• The Roslyn – Tapestry Collection by Hilton, 1221 Old Northern Boulevard, ☏ +1 516 625-2700. This luxurious hotel, owned by Hilton, is in the heart of Roslyn's downtown and houses a legendary music and entertainment venue called "My Father's Place". (updated Apr 2023)

Stay safe

Roslyn is a very safe community – both during the day and at night; it is a community which takes pride in preservation. You do not need to worry about being the victim of any crime, and the village's public safety department and the Nassau County Police Department are never far away.

Just like you would do anywhere else in the United States, in case of an emergency, dial 911.

Go next

• North Hempstead
• Flower Hill
• Manhasset
• Port Washington