About Spokane - The Lilac City

"Spokane is remarkable...ask me why"

"Spokane, Near Nature, Near Perfect"

One of the best things about living in Spokane is its 4 distinct seasons. Please click on the link below for "Quick Facts" about Spokane...population, elevation, climate, etc.

http://www.experiencespokane.com/quickfacts/

Top 20+ Things to do in Spokane (not in any order :)

1. Shopping, eating and sightseeing downtown
2. Tour over a dozen wineries in the area (spring barrel tasting is Mother's Day weekend and the fall wine festival is the weekend before Thanksgiving) 
3. Visit Greenbluff for scenery, farm fresh produce, gift shops, lunch, Trezzi Farm and Townshend Winery (Greenbluff is situated in the foothills of Mt. Spokane)
4. Hike or bike The Bluffs off the South Hill, or just watch the sunset
5. Tour the formal gardens at Manito Park on the South Hill
6. Visit Riverfront Park and ride the historic Looff Carrousel and the Gondola over the falls
7. Tour the historic 5 Star Davenport Hotel (also designated Green)
8. Walk, run or bike the Centennial Trail along the Spokane River (from Riverside State Park to beyond the Idaho border)
9. Ski one of our area ski resorts (Mt. Spokane, 49 Degrees North, Schweitzer, Silver Mt., Lookout Pass...Canadian ski resorts are about 3 hours north) 
10. Drive to the top of Mt. Spokane for the breathtaking view (in the winter Mt. Spokane is a winter park...snowshoeing, cross country skiing, sledding, downhill runs with night skiing)
11. Participate in Bloomsday (first Sunday in May)
12. Particpate in Hoopfest (summer)
13. Ride horseback through Riverside State Park
14. Tour the neighborhoods of the South Hill and Brown's Edition for period architecture and beautiful parks
15. Experience the Spokane Symphony at the beautifully restored art deco Fox Theatre
16. Go boating or fishing on our many area lakes
17. Golf through November (usually :) at our several golf courses.
18. Visit the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture in Brown's Edition
19. View the spring falls of the Spokane River from Anthony's
20. Drive the back roads to Lake Coeur d'Alene in early summer (Palouse Highway to Highway 27, through Rockford to Highway 95) Stop at the Hurd Mercantile in Rockford!
21. Tour the campus of Gonzaga University...walk the Centennial Trail from downtown to the campus
22. Watch a Spokane Indians baseball game at Avista Stadium (minor league)
23. Watch the Spokane Chiefs at the Arena (Junior Western Hockey League)
24. Watch the AFL Champions Spokane Shock at the Arena 
25. 11/18/10 Trader Joe's has committed to building their first store east of the Cascades on the South Hill...we are thrilled! (opening date TBD)
26. 2/16/11  Trader Joe's update...obtaining building permits caused a delay and construction will begin in March, should take 4-5 months for completion.  No opening date was given, only a 2011 opening.   
27. Keep your eye on the calendar of events for Spokane...there is always something going on!  Click on the link below for the calendar.

http://www.visitspokane.com/visitor-info/calendar/

River Park Square

View from Arbor Crest Winery

Gonzaga University (Below)

Japanese Gardens Manito Park

Japanese Gardens Manito Park

Duncan Gardens Manito Park

Comstock Park Labor Day Concert (Spokane Symphony)

Manito Park

Rose Garden Manito Park

Mountain view from Mount Spokane

Silver Mountain Ski Resort

Spokane

View of Spokane from the I-90

Spokane River Falls Downtown

A Summer "Sundog"

A tree lined street in Autumn

The Swinging Bridge Riverside State Park

All information on this website is deemed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed. Contact your REALTORŪ to verify the accuracy of all information.

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