Spokane Washington Tourism

Spokane is the trade center for the 36 county “Inland Northwest” region encompassing Eastern Washington, Northern Idaho, Western Montana and parts of Oregon and the Canadian provinces of British Columbia and Alberta.

Spokane is the second largest city in Washington and is at the heart of a tremendous region of endless beauty and recreational opportunities.

You will find a landscape of great adventure in and around Spokane. Within an hour’s drive from downtown, visitors will discover high country lakes, a lonesome patch of desert, forests and fast running rivers in addition to great rolling wheat fields and geologically important rock formations. Downtown Spokane is a shopper’s paradise. Fifteen blocks of downtown are connected by enclosed skywalks, which take you everywhere you want to shop protected from any elements.

Riverfront Park is Spokane’s centerpiece. This 100-acre urban park in the center of the city was the site of the Expo ’74 World’s Fair. The park straddles the Spokane River with broad rolling lawns, bridges spanning the rushing waters of Spokane Falls, shade trees and walking paths.

There is the famous antique Looff Carousel, entertainers that perform on stages in natural amphitheaters and the IMAX Theatre offering feature films. A thrilling Gondola Skyride that takes the visitor over the falls. Many special events are held in the park and during the winter months you can ice skate at the Ice Palace. Many adventures await the visitor in this wonderful park, as well as the starting point of the Centennial Trail, a walking and biking path running 37 miles along the Spokane River into the beautiful city of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, where it winds around part of Lake Coeur d’Alene.

Another park to be enjoyed while in Spokane is Manito Park which features the Duncan Garden, Rose Garden, Lilac Garden, Japanese Garden, the Conservatory and many ponds, play fields and picnic areas.

The Riverside State Park offers another view of the Spokane River with wilderness-like natural trails, picnic areas and camping facilities. All of this, and only minutes from downtown. The Spokane area boasts of many other attractions including the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture and Historic Campbell House. During the summer season, the Spokane Market Place offers fresh local produce, ethnic foods and Northwest arts and crafts in an outdoor setting. If you are a sports enthusiast, there is something for everyone, spectator or participant. For the golf enthusiast, there are 19 beautiful and challenging courses within the Spokane area.

The great outdoor adventure awaits the visitor to the area. Snow skiing, running, camping, fishing, hunting and summer water sports are among the many activities available in a close proximity to Spokane. There are seven ski areas within 2-1/2 hours of the city.

Seventy-six lakes are located within 50 miles of Spokane. Rock climbing is right outside of town, and wilderness adventures are only minutes away.

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