City Attractions
Visitors to Spokane (pronounced Spo-CAN) will find that Spokane has a variety of climates at any season of the year. An extensive system of enclosed sky-walks offers year-round comfort throughout the downtown area. For those who enjoy outdoor sports, there are Riverfront Park and Splashdown Waterpark in summer, and the slopes of Mount Spokane in winter. Located in the foot of a valley, midway between the prominent South Hill area and the Spokane River, it is 350 miles east of Seattle and just over 375 miles northeast of Portland.
The city is the commercial center of an agricultural region and serves as a gateway to the recreation areas of eastern Washington, northern Idaho and western Montana. Riverfront Park was the site of the 1974 World’s Fair. It is located on two islands divided by spectacular views of cascading Spokane River and Spokane Falls. Attractions include an IMAX Theater, an amusement park and a hand-carved 1909 carousel and plenty of sculptures and art from local artists. Spokane’s Grand Boulevard on the South Hill is the place to feed the ducks in Manito Park while taking in a view of stunningly Gothic St. John’s Cathedral. The park’s many gardens are in bloom from May through October.
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