Travel and Explore Spokane, WA!

Spokane, WA Spokane was founded in 1872 and lies on the Spokane River. This city is the capital of Spokane Count in the eastern part of Washington state. The region is noted for its farming, forestry, and mining. Spokane's parks, museums, outdoor recreation, and scenic beauty delight visitors. Spokane events include: Wrangler Pro Rodeo Classic, Lilac Festival & Torchlight Parade, Champions on Ice, and the Highland Games.  Bing Crosby Collection, The  E. 502 Boone Ave., Gonzaga University  Spokane  Washington  (509) 328-4220  The Gonzaga University houses a collection of memorabilia belonging to Bing Crosby.  Carrousel  Riverfront Park  Spokane  Washington    The antique handcarved carrousel was built by Charles Looff in 1909. He also built the first one for Coney Island in New York.  Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist  12th and Grand  Spokane  Washington  (509) 838-4277  The Episcopal cathedral has outstanding Gothic architecture.  Cheney Cowles Memorial Museum  2316 W. First Ave.  Spokane  Washington  (509) 456-3931  The museum has exhibits about the historical development of the Inland Empire.  Gondola Ride    Spokane  Washington  (509) 625-6600  The ride leaves from the w. end of Riverside Park and carries visitors over the Spokane River and Falls and then under the Monroe Street Bridge.  John A. Finch Arboretum  3404 Woodland Blvd.  Spokane  Washington    The arboretum has a diverse collection of shrubs and trees along Garden Springs Creek.  Manito Park  Grand Blvd.  Spokane  Washington  (509) 625-6622  The park offers a conservatory and many more gardens.  Mount Spokane  Mount Spokane State Park  Spokane  Washington    There is a road leading up to the summit and there is also a chairlift to the summit during the winter sports season.  Riverfront Park  along the Spokane River, downtown Spokane  Spokane  Washington  (509)456-4386 or (800)336-7275  The site was originally an Expo '74 and now it is a beautiful 50-acre city park.  Splashdown Waterslide Park  Mission Ave., Valley Mission Park  Spokane  Washington  (509) 924-3079  The park offers five water slides, and two hot tubs.  Spokane Convention and Visitors Bureau  926 W. Sprague Ave.  Spokane  Washington  (509) 747-3230    Spokane House Interpretive Center  Aubrey White Pkwy., Riverside State Park  Spokane  Washington  (509) 466-4747  The center is on the spot of a trading post that was the first structure made in the Northwest by non-natives.