Top Things to Do in Spokane Washington
Spokane Washington is located in the US Pacific Northwest between the Cascades Range and the Rocky Mountains. The city is a 4.5 hour drive from Seattle and 35 minutes from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Spokane is Washington’s second-largest city and is known for having the largest urban waterfall in the US, but there’s more! You will find 87 parks covering 4,100 acres, hiking, water rafting, fly fishing, parks, museums, breweries, and wineries. Browse the list of must-see attractions, off-the-beaten-path experiences, outdoor activities, and museums to create your personal Spokane Washington bucket list. Then, plan the itinerary for your Spokane Washington trip with these top things to do, see, and eat. Enjoy your time out of the office!
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Things to Do in Spokane Washington
Ride the gondola over Spokane Falls
Photograph the Spokane Falls from Huntington Park, Monroe Bridge, and the Post Street Bridge
Photograph the bison skulls on the Monroe Street Bridge
Walk across the pedestrian suspension bridge over the upper falls
Shop for souvenirs at The Spokane Flour Mill
Check out the Kendall Yards Night Market
Check out the Hall of Doges ballroom in the historic Davenport Hotel
Go for a ride on the Looff Carrousel’s hand-carved horses
Cool off in the Rotary Fountain
Photograph the Radio Flyer Wagon and Garbage Goat in Riverfront Park
Check out the Spokane Sculpture Walk
Stop by Mary Lou’s Milk Bottle for a milkshake
Photograph the city from Cliff Drive or Palisades Park
Walk up the Greenwood Cemetery’s haunted staircase (caution, this is private property)
Wander the homes of the Browne’s Addition neighborhood
Explore Manito Park and Botanical Gardens
Listen to music in the Entertainment District
Enjoy a few wine tastings in the Cork District or brewery hop at the Inland Northwest Ale Trail
Learn about Native American history at the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture
Tour the artifacts at the historic Campbell House
Browse Auntie’s Bookstore
Stop in the Bing Crosby House Museum
Check out the stained glass in the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
Spend an evening with the Spokane Symphony at the historic Fox Theater
Tour the Gonzaga University Campus
Take photos of Barrister Winery patio and murals in the alley
Check out the murals in the Garland District’s Art Alley
Browse for antiques on North Monroe Street
Take a selfie next to the art wall on the SFCC campus
Walk the Touch and See Nature Trail at John A. Finch Arboretum
Hike the Bowl and Pitcher and photograph the swinging bridges
Check out the Green Bluff Farm collective u-pick orchards
Hike the Mount Spokane State Park Quartz Mountain Lookout Trail to the fire tower
White water raft on the Spokane River
Take a bike ride on the Centennial Trail or the Hiawatha Bike Trail
Visit the Cat Tales Wildlife Rescue Center
Zipline over historic prohibition-era moonshine camps
Fish for rainbow, trout, largemouth bass, and black crappie in Clear Lake
Check out the Deer Park Sunflower Fields in August
Check with the Washington Tourism Board for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.
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