Spokane: Best Things to Do
SIGHTSEEING
Manito Park is a popular attraction in a 90-acre area. This park with botanical gardens was built in 1904. It's a perfect place to visit with your family. There are a lot of roses, lilacs, and native plants in this park that you can see. Don't forget to take a breeze at the lovely duck pond too. Manito Park is open every day and you can come between 5 AM and 11 PM.
Manito Park
DOWNTOWN
Riverfront Park is big a 100-acre park along the Spokane River. Explore the Spokane Falls, Pavilion, and 122-feet tower as the icons of the park. Also, don't miss its Riverfront Park Carousel, skyrides, and Numerica Skate Ribbon that are so fun, especially for kids. This park also as many incredible sculptures to take shots. You can come here between 6 AM and 12 AM.
Riverfront Park
SHOPPING
Wonders Of The World is a popular gift shop, selling many unique stuff or souvenirs to buy. This shop is popular for its rocks, gems, crystals, and even fossils. The prices are pretty good, so you can buy some and bring home. Also, there is a Decorum shop. This store also has cool souvenirs and accessories to buy. Don't forget to check out the bracelets. They are just so cool!
Decorum
Wonders Of The World
FOOD & DRINK
The city is famous for its delicious grilled cheese. The food is made with the typical flavor of Spokane. There are a lot of American restaurants in the city to get this amazing food. The pizza and hamburger are also the must-eat foods in Spokane. They are easy to find too. For the drink, don't miss its local One tree Hard Cider.
CULTURE
Spokane city is also known as the "Lilac City". It's because the city name comes from a lilac called Syringa vulgaris 'Spokane'. This city has a 219.190 population. Most of the people speak English only. The city is also known for its dry summer climate. That's why people love visiting the city in the summer and come to Spokane's parks and recreation. Another fun fact, Spokane is the birthplace of Sonora Smart Dodd who proposed Father's Day.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The best time to visit Spokane is between May and September. It's the ideal weather with warm and pleasant temperatures to explore the city.
HOTEL
Stay in the Montvale Hotel. This classic hotel is built in an old brick 1899 building. But, it has comfy bedrooms and excellent facilities.
This hotel is located a 2-minute walk from the Knitting Factory concert venue, an 8-minute walk from Downtown Spokane and a 12-minute walk from Riverfront Park. You can also stay in Roberts Mansion Inn & Event Center. This cultural hotel is built in an 1889 Victorian mansion. It's located near the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture and Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox.
Montvale Hotel
Roberts Mansion Inn & Event Center
RESTAURANT
Have dinner at Chili's Grill & Bar. This is a Tex-Mex restaurant, serving American and Mexican cuisines with a Southwestern-style space. The ribs and pasta are the high-recommended menus you must taste at this restaurant. Also, come to Mary Lou's Milk Bottle too. This popular restaurant is built with a milk-bottle shape. This cool restaurant serves classic American foods and great for dinner. Don't forget to order its amazing milkshakes and burgers.
Chili's Grill & Bar in Spokane
Mary Lou's Milk Bottle
CAFE
Ladder Coffee Roasters is a white coffee with an elegant setting. This place is perfect to hang out with friends and enjoy a cup of coffee. They serve coffee with many options. The cappuccino, oat milk, and avocado toast are the favorite options at this cafe. Also, come to First Avenue Coffee. This cafe is so warm and lovely to visit. It's great for having breakfast or relaxing. The craft coffees are the best in the city. Also, the pastries are so delicious to try.
First Avenue Coffee
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
Durkin's Liquor Bar is an elegant American bar to have an amazing nightlife. Not only cozy, but this bar has creative cocktails to offer.
Don't forget to order its delicious pork chop and bacon too. Another cool place is The Viking. This is a bar & grill, providing a nice space to relax at night. This is a perfect bar for beer lovers because they have a huge option of beer. The sandwiches and nachos are also delicious.
Durkin's Liquor Bar
The Viking
INTERESTING PLACE
Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture is a historical museum you can visit in Spokane. You can explore the history, art, and culture of the city, American-Indian, and visual art. Also, if you are lucky, you can see live performances in this museum. Don't miss John A. Finch Arboretum too. This place is a home for native flora. You will see the beautiful plants along the Garden Springs Creek.
Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture
John A. Finch Arboretum
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
Other than other unique spots, you can feel another kind of culture here, like Japanese. Come to Nishinomiya Tsutakawa Japanese Garden. This is a Japanese garden with many blooming flowers, waterfalls, and koi fishes. There are a lot of scenic spots for taking pictures here. Don't forget to visit Monroe Street Bridge. You can take pictures with the historical bridge and the Spokane River in one frame.
Nishinomiya Tsutakawa Japanese Garden
Monroe Street Bridge
