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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Local guides

Photos, maps and information to help you explore Spokane and the Inland Northwest.

History

Heylman Architecture in Spokane

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Warren Heylman’s work is scattered all over Spokane — from the Parkade to the Health District to the airport. Take a tour of Heylman’s works …

Historic Properties in Riverfront Park

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Riverfront Park is home to several historic properties from Expo ‘74. Almost the entire park is contained within the Expo ‘74 Historic Boundary, and many …

Recreation

Where’s the Beach?

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Looking for a break from chlorinated municipal swimming pools? Check out these popular public beaches at lakes and rivers across the Inland Northwest. Many of …

The Lilac Bloomsday Run: Mile by Mile

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Every year, on the first Sunday in May, the 7.46-mile Lilac Bloomsday Run attracts tens of thousands of participants to downtown Spokane. This mobile-friendly, mile-by-mile …

McEuen Park

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McEuen Park in downtown Coeur d’Alene is the Lake City’s newest outdoor attraction, and already one of the most popular after a top-to-bottom redesign and …

Local dining

Inland Northwest Breweries

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The Inland Northwest is home to an ever-growing number of craft breweries, stretching from the rugged mountains south of the Canadian border to the rolling …

Recreation

Ski Areas

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From bunny slopes to black diamonds, the Spokane area has it all. Before you head out to the slopes this winter, take a tour through …

Readers’ favorite places

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We asked our readers for their favorite hidden gems in the Spokane area — those features of the region people might not know about, even …

Spokane-area golf courses

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From championship courses to neighborhood Par 3’s, the Spokane area has it all. For more golf information, visit http://www.spokesman.com/golf/

Stay cool in Spokane-area pools

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Spokane and the surrounding suburbs have a lot of options for staying cool on a hot summer day. Take a tour of Spokane-area swimming pools.

History

Kirtland Cutter and Spokane’s age of elegance

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National Trust for Historic Preservation Field Session
This tour focuses on the architecture of Kirtland Cutter (1860-1939), Spokane’s premier architect from the late 1880s to …

Local dining

Historic dining: East downtown

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The eastern portion of downtown - closest to the Convention Center - is filled with historic buildings that house a variety of great dining spots. …

Historic dining: The neighborhoods

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Older neighborhoods surrounding the downtown area have a great collection of cafes and restaurants in historic buildings, including the beloved Milk Bottle, Fergusons and Donut …

History

Native American places in Spokane

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Across the Spokane landscape, there are a few reminders of the first people who occupied Spokane. Archaeological evidence shows that Spokane has been continuously occupied …

The Spokane River: People, Place & Revival

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National Trust for Historic Preservation Field Session
Follow the early power development of the Spokane River by touring four historic facilities that helped fuel the …

Olmsted Brothers and the Power of Public Spaces

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National Trust for Historic Preservation Field Session
Historic landscapes, like historic buildings, offer compelling narratives – about the origins of place, as well as the …

Historic wall signs

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With its large stock of old brick buildings, Spokane is home to an intriguing display of historic wall signs. Wander through the downtown area, especially …

The Grand Coulee from Ice Age to Brutalism

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National Trust for Historic Preservation Field Session
Explore central Washington’s “Channeled Scablands,” a haunting landscape sculpted by tumultuous Ice Age floods and later by bold …

Spokane’s public & institutional buildings

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Spokane’s great public buildings are worth getting to know, from the French Chateau-style Courthouse to the modernistic Spokane International Airport. Spokane City Hall is located …

Local dining

Historic dining: Central downtown

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Eat and drink in historic Spokane. There are plenty of choices. Here are some of our favorites. We tried to include as many as possible.

History

Bing Crosby

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A tour of places important to Bing Crosby during his time in Spokane.