WHERE TO EAT AND WHAT TO DO IN

Eastern Washington

Where to Eat

  • Steam Plant - $$

    Hours: 4p - 12a
    Address: 159 S Lincoln St Ste 1, Spokane, WA 99201
    Description: American restaurant, bar, brewery & event venue in a former steam-generating facility.
    Fun Fact: Rhiannon and Brandon had dinner here to celebrate their first anniversary.

  • Clinkerdagger - $$$

    Hours: 1130a - 10p
    Address: 1621 W Mallon Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
    Description: Old-school steakhouse opened in 1974 overlooking the Spokane River, with skyline views & deck.
    Fun Fact: Rhiannon, Brandon, and their mom’s had lunch here after seeing the Davenport as a ‘Wedding Venue’ for the first time!

  • Shamus's Sandwich Shoppe - $

    Hours: 1030a-3p
    Address: 14212 E Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99202
    Description: This is a no-frills spot with a few beers on tap, Ivar's clam chowder, and big, tasty sandwiches.

  • Dick's Hamburgers - $

    Hours: 9a-9p
    Address: 10 E 3rd Ave, Spokane, WA 99202
    Description: The most iconic quick burger joint in the area, opened in 1965, turning out burgers, fried chicken & shakes.

What to Do

  • Manito Park

    Address: 1702 S Grand Blvd, Spokane, WA 99203
    Hours: 5a-11p
    Description: Manito Park and Botanical Gardens is a 90-acre public park with an arboretum, botanical gardens, and conservatory. It is open daily without charge.

  • Riverfront Park

    Address: 507 N Howard St, Spokane, WA 99201
    Hours: 6a-12a
    Description: Named one of America’s most beautiful parks by Nat Geo - Riverfront Park is the jewel of downtown Spokane. The area was also the site of the 1974 World's Fair.

  • Downtown Spokane

    Set alongside the Spokane River & Riverfront Park, downtown has delightfully different districts for you to explore with something for everyone to enjoy: countless shops and restaurants, landmarks, theaters, breweries, and one of the largest skywalk systems in the States.

  • Sky Ride Gondola

    Address: 720 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA 99201
    Hours: 10a-8p
    Description: Take a 15-minute gondola ride over the river and catch beautiful views of the waterfall that cascades through the city.

“Near nature, near perfect”

Fun Facts about Spokane

  • Historic Downtown

    Spokane is the smallest city to host a World's Fair. Spokane is the home of Bing Crosby. And more than ½ of the buildings downtown are on the Historic Register, including the Davenport Hotel and the Riverside Avenue Historic District.

  • The Lilac City

    Spokane is known as the birthplace of Father’s day but more locally known as the “Lilac City”. The annual Spokane Lilac Festival has been a spring tradition since 1938 and also celebrates with the world’s largest timed footrace, the Lilac Bloomsday Run.

  • By the Numbers

    Spokane is within 100 miles of 100 lakes and rivers.

    Spokane region is home to more than 20 wineries and over 35 breweries, so if you get thirsty there are plenty of places to go.

    In the summers, Spokane is home to the largest 3-on-3 outdoor basketball tournament on Earth. (Over 6,000 teams, 450 courts spanning 45 city blocks!)