Visit Spokane, in the northwest of America, to enjoy varied and beautiful hiking trails, local handcrafts and boutique beers.
Start your stay in downtown Spokane where many of the sights are easy to reach on foot via skywalks, climate-controlled bridges that connect buildings.
Riverfront Park is right in the heart of downtown. Here, you can take a ride on the Spokane Falls SkyRide and enjoy views of the second-longest urban falls in the country. Within walking distance is River Park Square, a shopping, dining and entertainment precinct. As well as department stores Macy’s and Nordstrom, there’s a range of eclectic specialty shops, which sell anything from locally handcrafted items to tasty chocolates. The kids will love the square’s children’s museum and toy store.
Stop in at the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture to browse exhibits that feature local history and culture in five underground galleries. Next door is Campbell House, which was once home to prominent Spokane citizens at the turn of the century. Take a tour of the neoclassical revival-style house to see how the occupants would have lived.
Between sightseeing, sip fine brews at a number of pubs or taste wines from some of the 20 wineries in the region. Take a bottle of locally made wine to one of the city’s restaurants. Spokane’s culinary scene prides itself on using locally grown produce to create meals that match the flavors of the regional wine.
Venture outside the city center and explore nearby natural attractions such as the Olympic National Rainforest, Mount Rainier and Glacier National Park. Go on a whitewater rafting adventure, try fly fishing or rock climbing, or rent a bike and follow the 37-mile (60-kilometer) trail through the Riverside State Park to the Idaho state line.
Set along the Spokane River in the northeast of Washington state, Spokane’s outlying areas are best explored by bus or car. Public transit in the central city area is inexpensive and reliable.
Spokane, WA
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Popular places to visit
Gonzaga University
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Gonzaga University, during your trip to Spokane. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Spokane Arena
Catch an event at Spokane Arena during your trip to Spokane. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Riverfront Park
See the magnificent Spokane Falls, enjoy amusement park rides and go for a relaxing stroll in this important public park.
Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox
You can enjoy a show at Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox during your stay in Spokane. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Manito Park
This beautiful public park in Spokane’s South Hill neighborhood features formal gardens with immaculate flowerbeds, a conservatory and a duck pond.
Northern Quest Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Northern Quest Casino during your travels in Airway Heights? Discover the great live music and casinos in this family-friendly area.
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Reviews of Spokane
4/5 - Good
Beautiful smaller city with good dining and great outdoor activities nearby. The Spokane Falls Park is spectacular.
4/5 - Good
Not much to see or do during the pandemic. It looks like it would be fun in normal circumstances.
3/5 - Okay
Stores and attractions were closed due to co19. However I am fami!isr with Spokane and find many things to do .
2/5 - Disappointing
I was born there, dont like going back. City is just dirty in my opinion.
5/5 - Excellent
This is an awesome city. #spokanedoesntsuck
3/5 - Okay
We were flying out of Spokane