Spokane Vacation Tips

Having lived in Spokane for over 10 years I love sharing what a great place to vacation the area is.

These are our favorite Spokane vacation tips.

We hope these help you enjoy your time in Eastern Washington.

Spokane Washington 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.

Maggie’s South Hill Grill Restaurant is delish! foodie food that veers towards comfort food.

Wollffy’s Restaurant is a great throwback restaurant near Gonzaga. The shakes are amazing!

 

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.