Location: Spokane
Top Things to do in Spokane
What to do and see in Spokane, Washington (WA): The Best Nature & Parks
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. 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!!!
3. South Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
Diehard cyclists will find over 8 miles of excellent mountain biking trails here, with both single- and double-track riding. The myriad interconnecting trails offer intermediate-level cycling, with steep and gradual short climbs.
4. Bead Lake Loop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Scenic bike trail located just outside Spokane and known for its mountainous, quad-burning terrain.
5. 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.
6. Mount Spokane
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 141 reviews
Located outside of Spokane, this mountain region offers skiing and other outdoor activities.
Reviewed By tclwtr
We took our granddaughters here for ski lessons. They had a great time. While they were in their lessons, we got to ski the rest of the mountain including some excellent expert runs. The stone hut at the top of the mountain was funky with a fire crackling in the stone fireplace.
7. Little Spokane Natural Area
8. Spokane Trail Rides
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By Mcolmedo
We had such a great time with our guide at Spokane Trail Rides! The horses were gentle and took good care of us. The trail was beautiful and peaceful. The guide was knowledgeable and very nice. She even allowed us to see the baby calves and baby pigmy goats after our ride was over. We had an awesome time and will totally visit again if we are in the area in the future.
9. John A. Finch Arboretum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By Rxshana - Spokane, United States
I just love this place. They have a great variety of trees and keep the grounds well maintained. Explore the Arboretum in every season. The crabapple trees were just in bloom and looked spectacular. Right now their collection of lilacs are in bloom. They look and smell wonderful. In the summer everything is green and lush. Fall brings the wonderful colors. There is a creek running through the Arboretum and plenty of park benches to rest on or pull up a rock. The kids will enjoy climbing on them. They do have bathroom facilities. The only draw back is the freeway noise. Please remember, no dogs are allowed.
