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40 Great Things to Do in Spokane Washington

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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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Spokane Falls Spokane Washington
Spokane Falls

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

Rotary Fountain Spokane Washington
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

Davenport Hotel Spokane Washington
Davenport Hotel

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

The Great Northern Clocktower Riverfront Park Spokane Washington
The Great Northern Clocktower

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

Be sure to check with the Washington Tourism Board for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.

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