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    Home » Travel » United States » Washington State » Spokane

    Spokane Vacation Tips

    Published: Sep 21, 2015 · Updated: Dec 29, 2022 by Tammilee · This post may contain affiliate links

    Having lived in Spokane for over 15 years I love sharing what a great place to vacation the area is.  These are our favorite Spokane vacation tips.

    Spokane Washington Travel Tips

    Spokane Washington Travel Tips 

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    Spokane Washington Travel Tips
    What time zone is Spokane in?
    Where is Spokane?
    How far is Spokane from Seattle?
    How far if Couer d'Alene from Spokane?
    What County is Spokane in?
    How to pronounce Spokane?
    Additional Spokane, Washington Resources

    What time zone is Spokane in?

    Spokane is located in the Pacific Time Zone.

    Where is Spokane?

    Spokane is located in the Inland Northwest approximately 20 miles from the Idaho State border.

    The Canadian Border is a little over 120 miles north of Spokane.

    How far is Spokane from Seattle?

    It is a little over a 4-hour drive without stops to Seattle around 280 miles from Downtown Spokane.

    How far if Couer d'Alene from Spokane?

    Couer D'Alene is a 45-minute drive from downtown Spokane via I-90.

    What County is Spokane in?

    Spokane is located in Spokane County

     

    How to pronounce Spokane?

    Spokane is pronounced Spo-Can.

    You may hear it pronounced Spok-KANE but that is not how locals pronounce it.

    Spokane Airport Code - GEG

     

     

    Travel Tips

    Das Stein Haus Restaurant in North Spokane has great German food and music!

    Fatburger has one of the best burgers in Spokane. They currently have 2 locations, One in 5 mile and one at Northern Quest Casino in Airway Heights.

    A couple of wineries to check out include Arbor Crest Winery and Latah Creek Winery

    You can easily spend an afternoon relaxing and taking pictures at the Nishinomiya-Tsutakawa Japanese Gardens

    Northern Quest Casino La Rive Spa offers spa treatments and an amazing place to relax and ignore the outside world.

    Steptoe Butte State Park is just south of Spokane and has gorgeous views over the Palouse.

    If you are visiting during the summer check out kayaking on the Little Spokane River

    My Husband is a park ranger at Riverside State Park so we spend a lot of time exploring the park. Here are are a few of our favorite places.

    Riverside State Park Nine Mile Recreation Park

    Riverside State Park Bowl and Pitcher

    Riverside State Park Nine Mile Dam
    Spokane is a really easy city to navigate. You can get to most places by following Division street north or south.

    A couple of things to be aware of in Spokane. There is unfortunately a pretty high crime rate right now in Spokane. Make sure you do not leave anything in your car including change. Sadly the meth use has increased in the city causing additional crimes.

     

    Additional Spokane, Washington Resources

    Best Donuts in Spokane

    Northern Quest Resort

    Top Things to do in Spokane

    Great places to eat outside in Spokane

    Breakfast Places in Spokane

    Check out all of our Washinton State articles

    Check out nearby Wallace, Idaho to see the town that considers itself the center of the universe.

    More Spokane

    • Kendall Yards - Spokane, Wa Guide
    • Best Candy Store Spokane Guide
    • Best Ice Cream Spokane Guide
    • Best Donuts in Spokane you need to try!

    About Tammilee

    Lifestyle blogger who travels the world and drinks too much Chai tea. Travel blogger, award winning photographer, sunset hunter, Birkenstock girl, bird nerd
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    1. katrina gehman

      April 05, 2016 at 6:33 pm

      i have been there a few times and it's a great place. we loved it.

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    2. Kerri

      April 04, 2016 at 5:45 pm

      I love all the helpful hints on places to visit and where to eat. I would love to try the German Restaurant and Fat Burger..

      Reply
    3. Emily

      April 04, 2016 at 11:22 am

      I have never been there but it sounds like such a fun place!

      Reply

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