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Alternative names: Founded: 1873 (151 years ago)Population: 213.3 thous. (2019)Area: 69.51 mi²Elevation: 1880 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 47°39'34"N, 117°25'8"W
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Spokane Attractions - What to See and Explore

Spokane offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: St. Aloysius Church, Spokane Arena, Riverfront Park, Spokane Falls. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • st aloysius church spokane
    Church • Logan

    St. Aloysius Church

    The St. Aloysius Church is a Catholic church in Spokane, Washington, United States. It is deeply associated with Gonzaga University, a local Jesuit institute.

  • spokane arena
    Arenas and stadiums • Sport venue • Sport

    Spokane Arena

    Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena is a multi-purpose arena in the western United States, located in Spokane, Washington. Opened in 1995, it is home to the Spokane Chiefs of the Western Hockey League.

  • riverfront park spokane
    Park • Playground

    Riverfront Park

    Riverfront Park, branded as Riverfront Spokane, is a public urban park in downtown Spokane, Washington that is owned and operated by the Spokane Parks & Recreation Department.

  • spokane falls
    Waterfall • Park

    Spokane Falls

    Spokane Falls is the name of a waterfall and dam on the Spokane River, located in the central business district in downtown Spokane, Washington. The city of Spokane was also initially named "Spokane Falls".

  • avista stadium spokane
    Arenas and stadiums • Sport venue • Sport

    Avista Stadium

    Avista Stadium is a baseball park in the northwest United States, located in Spokane Valley, Washington. It is the home ballpark of the Spokane Indians, a minor league baseball team in the High-A Northwest League.

  • manito park spokane
    Park • Garden • Playground

    Manito Park

    Manito Park and Botanical Gardens is a 90-acre public park with arboretum, botanical gardens, and conservatory, located at 17th Ave and Grand Blvd in Spokane, Washington, United States. It is open daily without charge.

  • inb performing arts center spokane
    Concert hall • Theater • Concerts and shows

    INB Performing Arts Center

    The First Interstate Center for the Arts is a 2,700-seat theater and entertainment venue in Spokane, Washington. It is located in Downtown Spokane along the south bank of the Spokane River adjacent to the Spokane Convention Center.

  • monroe street bridge spokane
    Bridge • West Central

    Monroe Street Bridge

    The Monroe Street Bridge is a deck arch bridge in the northwestern United States that spans the Spokane River in Spokane, Washington.

  • maple street bridge spokane
    Bridge • Peaceful Valley

    Maple Street Bridge

    The Maple Street Bridge is a girder bridge in Spokane, Washington that spans Kendall Yards to Peaceful Valley. Along with the Division Street Bridge and Monroe Street Bridge, the Maple Street Bridge is one of several major bridges in Spokane that crosses the Spokane River.

  • northwest museum of arts and culture spokane
    Museum • Art museum • History museum

    Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture

    The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, formerly the Cheney Cowles Museum and the Pacific Northwest Indian Center, is located in Spokane, Washington's Browne's Addition. It is associated with the Smithsonian Institution, and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

  • cathedral of st john the evangelist spokane
    Church • Cliff Cannon

    Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

    The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Spokane, Washington, is the cathedral church of the Episcopal Diocese of Spokane. Three Spokane parishes, All Saints Cathedral, St. Peter's, and St. James, merged on October 20, 1929, to form the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist.

  • cathedral of our lady of lourdes spokane
    Church • Romanesque architecture

    Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes

    The Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes is a Catholic cathedral in Spokane, Washington, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Spokane.

  • moore turner garden spokane
    Park • Garden

    Moore-Turner Garden

    The Moore-Turner Heritage Gardens are located in Pioneer Park, Spokane, Washington. Built between 1889 and 1932 as a residential garden for original property owner, Frank Rockwood Moore, on the grounds of his home, the property was later acquired by United States Senator George Turner in 1896.

  • john a finch arboretum spokane
    Park • Garden

    John A. Finch Arboretum

    John A. Finch Arboretum is a public arboretum located at West 3404 Woodland Boulevard, Spokane, Washington, United States on Sunset Hill. It is open daily without charge. Dogs are not allowed at the arboretum. The arboretum was established in 1949 after the last living executor of the John A.

  • division street bridge spokane
    Bridge • East Central

    Division Street Bridge

    The Division Street Bridge is a road bridge located in Spokane, Washington that carries Division Street across the Spokane River just north of Downtown Spokane, roughly a half-mile east of Spokane Falls. There have been multiple iterations of the bridge throughout its history.

  • spokane valley heritage museum
    Museum • History museum

    Spokane Valley Heritage Museum

    The Spokane Valley Heritage Museum is located in Spokane Valley, Washington. The museum is located within the historic Opportunity Township Hall which was added to the National Register of Historic Places listings in Spokane County, Washington on March 15, 2005.

  • high bridge park spokane
    Park • Browne's Addition

    High Bridge Park

    High Bridge Park is a 200 acres public park located at Riverside Ave. and A St. in Latah Valley, Spokane, Washington. It is open daily, without charge. Latah Creek runs along the eastern boundary of the park.

  • spokane civic theatre
    Theater • Concerts and shows

    Spokane Civic Theatre

    Spokane Civic Theatre is a nationally recognized non-profit theatre located in Spokane, Washington. Incorporated in 1947, the theatre is one of the oldest community theatres in the country.

  • review building spokane
    Romanesque revival architecture • Riverside

    Review Building

    The Review Building is a historic six-story building in Spokane, Washington. It was designed in the Romanesque Revival style, and built with terra cotta in 1891 to house the offices of The Spokesman-Review. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since February 24, 1975.

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Spokane – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Spokane, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Spokane County Raceway (Airway Heights), Farragut State Park (Athol), Dishman Hills (Spokane Valley).

  • spokane county raceway airway heights7 miW
    Sport venue, Sport

    Spokane County Raceway, Airway Heights

    Spokane County Raceway is multi-venue motorsport facility in the western United States, in Spokane County, Washington. Located northeast of Airway Heights and west of the city of Spokane, it includes a quarter-mile drag strip, a 2.3-mile road course, and a half-mile oval track.

  • farragut state park athol44 milesNE
    State park, Park, Military museum

    Farragut State Park, Athol

    Farragut State Park is a public recreation area located at the southern tip of Lake Pend Oreille in the Coeur d'Alene Mountains of the Idaho Panhandle in the northwest United States.

  • dishman hills spokane valley6.1 miE
    Park

    Dishman Hills, Spokane Valley

    Dishman Hills Natural Resources Conservation Area is a 530-acre area protected by a combination of public and non-profit groups, located in Spokane County, Washington.

  • st thomas catholic church coeur dalene30 milesE
    Church, Romanesque revival architecture

    St. Thomas Catholic Church, Coeur d'Alene

    St. Thomas Catholic Church is parish of the Roman Catholic Church in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Founded in 1890 to serve the Catholic miners and lumber workers relocating to the area, it remains an active congregation of the Diocese of Boise.

  • riverside state park centennial trail state park7.9 miNW
    History museum, Museum

    Riverside State Park, Centennial Trail State Park

    Riverside State Park is a Washington state park located 9 miles northwest of Spokane in the community of Nine Mile Falls. The park protects 11,162 acres of Okanagan dry forest along the Spokane and Little Spokane rivers.

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Best Time To Visit Spokane

Learn when is the best time to travel to Spokane weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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June and July are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in May, August and September.

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in July, August and September. Most of it rains in November and December.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What is the best time to visit Spokane?

June and July are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in May, August and September. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January.

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