Location: Spokane
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A mixture of urban chic and outdoor adventures, Spokane has something for everyone. Taste food by James-Beard-nominated chefs at Sante or The Wandering Table. Listen to live music at The Bartlett or the symphony at the iconic Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox. Glide over the breathtaking Spokane Falls, situated right downtown, in the SkyRide, rated as one of the world’s best gondolas. Kids can feed the Garbage-Eating Goat or slide down the giant Radio Flyer Red Wagon in Riverfront Park.
Restaurants in Spokane
1. Manito Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,443 reviews
Reviewed By Snorkelingdancer - Ontario, United States
This park is huge, with formal flower gardens, grassy area with native plant gardens, a Japanese garden with a little waterfall and a koi pond,a big greenhouse with a great variety of plants incuding orchids and some unusual varieties of cactus, a playground area with picnic tables, and another picnic area with limited parking. It is all free, but they do accept donations. There are restrooms at the playground area and behind the greenhouse.
2. Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 220 reviews
The Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox is located in beautiful downtown Spokane, WA, in the heart of the Lilac City's entertainment district. The Theater opened in 1931, as a 2300-seat movie theate. The recently renovated Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, which seats approximately 1600 today, has promoted the arts, enthralling and entertaining old and young across the decades. Today, the theater exemplifies Spokane's rich and vibrant performing arts scene, housing the Spokane Symphony, as well as acclaimed entertainers, dance troupes, musical acts, and theater talents.
Reviewed By lisamS5739CY
Gorgeous theater in Art Deco design. The sound quality is also wonderful. I have attended many events at this theater and am always impressed. There is also a lounge area with tables to relax and visit. This a great size theater for the symphony. Other venues are too large and not intimate.
3. Centennial Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 568 reviews
This 40 mile paved, car-free trail bordering the beautiful Spokane River has something for everyone: running, hiking, biking, horseback riding and canoeing. The Spokane River Centennial Trail is the backbone of the recreational trail system in eastern Washington and north Idaho, welcoming over 2.5 million users annually.
Reviewed By 804randys - Portland, United States
We rode parts of the Centennial Trail both East and west of Spokane oh, and all of it was wonderful. The entire trail is composed of different geographic regions, along both sides of the Spokane River running through downtown Spokane and all the way to the Idaho state line. Some of it is flat, the downtown area is very crowded with lots of bridges. The route on the west of downtown is beautiful, but very hilly and only for folks in good condition! The rest of the trail is suitable for even small children or the elderly. This is a great Trail so we highly recommend it, along with the Route of the Coeur d'Alenes and the Route of the Hiawatha in Idaho next door. We drove 300 miles just to bike these three routes!!!
4. Riverfront Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,049 reviews
With one of the best urban falls in the nation, Riverfront Park's ideal downtown location that is surrounded by the Spokane River offers a variety of activities from biking the Centennial trail, walking paths, attractions such as a 1909 Looff Carrousel and Gift Shop, SkyRide Over the Falls, IMAX Theatre, Tour Train, Amusement Rides and an outdoor covered ice rink make this park a destination. The Red Wagon and Rotary Interactive Fountain provide hours of fun. With plenty of easy parking, the region's best events are also hosted on this 100 acre green space including Hoopfest (World's Largest 3 on 3 basketball tournament), Bloomsday Road Race, 4th of July Celebration, Pig Out in the Park Food and Music Festival and many more. The Spokane Convention Center, Spokane Arena, RiverPark Square, many downtown eateries and hotels border the park making this a great place to visit. The Sculpture Walk also highlights the best art in Spokane.
Reviewed By Shelliu - Hilton Head, United States
Perfect for all ages, Riverfront Park is a really well done park with walkways along and crossing the river, beautiful city & falls views and even a park for the little ones (in a super jumbo radio flyer wagon...so cute). There are sculptures along the way as well which is a great touch. It’s hard to miss and worth the visit.
5. Gonzaga University
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 164 reviews
Reviewed By mattgerdes2002 - Spokane, United States
If you want to see what Higher Ed is supposed to look like, go no further! See college life up close, or come during the summer and enjoy a park like setting.
6. Green Bluff
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 335 reviews
Reviewed By H1000EOGat - Spokane, United States
There's nothing like taking your kids to enjoy picking your own apples, pumpkins, strawberries, etc. There are so many farms here and even a couple organic ones. Make a day of it and have lunch at the Harvest House, or enjoy pumpkins donuts in the fall on the weekends!
7. Nishinomiya Tsutakawa Japanese Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By SusVol - Spokane, United States
The Japanese Garden is a small part of Manito Park. It is a very beautiful and serene area. The pond, island, waterfall, statuary and plants are all very well maintained and cared for. It is a wonderful place to meditate. It is, however, closed during the winter months.
8. Spokane Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 569 reviews
Reviewed By TXMARTINS - Atlanta, United States
Absolutely beautiful waterfalls set in the middle of downtown with a cool bridge running over & a gondola ride allowing you to truly take in the magnificent picture of this stunning piece of nature. Parking is easily found in a garage across the street allowing a fairly quick in & out if you are just driving through!
9. Riverside State Park - Bowl and Pitcher
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By TheRotens - Nine Mile Falls, United States
We actual just found this area in January when a friend from Juneau was visiting. There was fresh snow on the ground, the water was rushing, and it was so much fun to explore! We met a lady visiting from Iowa and she said it was the third day in a row she had been out hiking there! Great swinging bridge and delightful picnic area!
10. Downtown Spokane
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 660 reviews
A pleasant bike ride through downtown Spokane: this 9.2-mile trail runs past some of Spokane's historical sites, like Browne's Addition neighborhood and Riverfront Park.
Reviewed By Flutistnorma - Spokane, United States
I work in and around downtown and have always love the charm of this small town/big city. So many favorite shops and of course, Riverfront Mall and Park!
