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Spokane doesn't completely suck - Things to do, places to stay, and food to eat near Spokane
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items I begrudgingly moved back to Spokane, WA a few years ago.. begrudgingly because I've always thought Spokane is boring. But part of this journey of reconnecting and getting my sparkle back is about finding and noticing the good around me. So I'm build...
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Places to Eat
Nature Spots
Places to Stay
Fun Activities
Places to Eat
I'm a picky eater, so our tastes might not align. But here are places I like!
Delicious BBQ! I've only been once, but everything here was delicious. I had the pork belly burnt ends, french dip, and mac n'cheese. My friend had the brisket mac n'cheese. I loved every bite and the rest of the menu looked promising too!
The Bearded Ginger Bar and Grill
Delicious food and a unique dining experience!
Spokane Valley, WA | HuHot Mongolian Grill | Asian Restaurant | Stir Fry
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Coffee, food, and cats! What more could you want? (Important! You typically need a reservation to actually play with the cats! Check their site for info. You can always see the cats.)
Kitty Cantina
Best burger in Spokane! Take that with a grain of salt, I'm not usually a burger person. But when I do crave a burger, Hangry's is the place to go! Plus, their fries are delicious. They have a couple of locations, so find the one closest to you and e...
Hangry's North Spokane: Restaurant in North Spokane
Delicious bakery! I'd go way more often if it weren't out of my way. I've tried the kolaches, cinnamon rolls, and scones. All were delicious! And they give a free cinnamon roll on your birthday 🥳
Bake My Day
Nature Spots
Here are some parks in and around Spokane that I've visited and enjoyed!
This is my favorite park in Spokane! A manicured rose garden, Japanese gardens, the mirror pond, a playground. It's a great spot for some time outside without leaving town.
Manito Park
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A pavilion area, water fall, grassy areas - a good park with options for fun.
Mirabeau Point Park
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Places to Stay
If you're visiting, here's a couple of hotel recommendations.
I've never stayed here myself, but this is my dad's go to place when he comes to visit. I did visit once and was impressed by the cleanliness and customer service. Nice and central, easy access. My dad swears they have a delicious breakfast too!
Holiday Inn Express Spokane-Downtown
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My dad has stayed here too! Great option if you want to be further away from downtown or if you're looking for an option with a pool.
Holiday Inn Express Spokane-Valley
Fun Activities
Fun things and events within 2 hours of Spokane.
I've only ever been in the fall for pumpkin patches and apple picking, but they have year round events!
Green Bluff Growers
I took my niece here once when babysitting and she loved it!
Get Air Trampoline Park
I love escape rooms and the ones I've done here were really well put together.
Escape Entertainment - Spokane's Leading Escape Rooms | Spokane, WA
The Spokane Arena has tons of events from concerts to Chiefs hockey games.
Spokane Arena Tickets | 2025 Spokane Arena Events | SeatGeek
Not technically Spokane, but not too far out of the way. The Coeur D'alene cruises are a fun experience! They have brunch and dinner cruises, as well as seasonal themed cruises - like a mac n cheese cruise (I'm dying to try this one!) and a Santa Cla...
Lake Coeur d'Alene Cruises
About an hour outside of town, a theme park and water park for a fun day trip! They also have a Halloween Fright Fest.
Silverwood Theme Park
Riverfront Park often has fun events! From carriage rides, history tours, live music, yoga, food festivals, cultural festivals... Definitely worth keeping an eye on their events page!
Riverfront Park