The Upper and Lower Falls of the Spokane River, conveniently located right downtown, are not only visually impressive but also quite refreshing in summer, if you stand close enough. The best viewing points for the Upper Falls are the footbridge across Canada Island and the Howard St bridge. For the Lower Falls, head beneath the Monroe Street Bridge.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture
1.13 MILES
In a striking state-of-the-art building in the beautiful Browne's Addition neighborhood, this museum is well worth a visit. It has one of the finest…
4.14 MILES
This park, 6 miles northwest of downtown Spokane, consists of 10,000 acres of protected forest and trails where you can run, walk or cycle to your heart's…
0.18 MILES
The site of the 1974 World's Fair and Exposition, this downtown park has numerous highlights, including a 17-point Sculpture Walk and the scenic Spokane…
1.04 MILES
The immortal Bing Crosby donated a comprehensive collection of his recordings and paraphernalia to alma mater Gonzaga University, and many of these items…
0.79 MILES
In the university art center at the end of Pearl St is this museum housing a good collection of classical sculpture and painting, as well as an 18ft…
Spokane House Interpretive Center
9.92 MILES
This interpretive center, 9.5 miles northwest of Spokane on Hwy 291, is housed in a fort from the earliest permanent non–Native American settlement…
0.19 MILES
Like a relic from an old-fashioned fairground, this 1909 hand-carved carousel is a kids' classic and, along with the larger-than-life Radio Flyer Wagon…
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0.15 MILES
If the view from the bridge isn't quite enough for you, hop onto a gondola for a brief, if scenic, 15-minute ride over Lower Spokane Falls.
0.18 MILES
The site of the 1974 World's Fair and Exposition, this downtown park has numerous highlights, including a 17-point Sculpture Walk and the scenic Spokane…
0.19 MILES
Like a relic from an old-fashioned fairground, this 1909 hand-carved carousel is a kids' classic and, along with the larger-than-life Radio Flyer Wagon…
0.19 MILES
The kitschy Pavilion is a small amusement park in summer and an ice rink in winter. At the time of research it was part of the section of Riverfront that…
0.2 MILES
In the center of Riverfront Park, the 151ft clock tower has become the city's signature sight and was originally part of a railway depot built in 1902.
0.24 MILES
The largest Radio Flyer wagon in the world, this 12ft-high sculpture in the park is great fun for kids to climb on.