Spokane itinerary: 1 to 2 days
Plans for one and two days in Spokane, day by day: Manito Park, the Cathedral of St. John, the Davenport Hotel, Riverfront Park, the Monroe Street Bridge, the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, High Bridge Park and the Finch Arboretum first, then River Park Square, the Fox Theater, the Benewah Milk Bottle, Gonzaga University and Mount Saint Michael as you add a day. Every stop has a typical visit length.
How long do you have?
Map: 2 days
Spokane in 1 day
Day 1
Manito Park and Botanical Gardens
Large South Hill park with a Japanese garden, a rose garden, a conservatory, a duck pond and a Lilac Garden.
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
Gothic Revival Episcopal cathedral on South Hill, with stained glass windows and a tall nave.
The Davenport Hotel
Historic downtown hotel opened in 1914, known for its lavish lobby and its place in Spokane's history.
Riverfront Park
Spokane's central park on the site of Expo '74, with the falls, a gondola, a carousel, playgrounds and riverside paths.
Monroe Street Bridge
Concrete arch bridge of 1911 spanning the Spokane River just below the falls, a city landmark with views into the gorge.
Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture
Museum of regional art, history and Native American culture in the Browne's Addition neighbourhood, with the historic Campbell House.
High Bridge Park
Large park on the Spokane River with a Centennial Trail section, a historic rail bridge and river gorge views.
John A. Finch Arboretum
Free public arboretum on Garden Springs Creek west of downtown, with labelled trees, shrubs and shaded walking paths.
Spokane in 2 days
Day 1
Monroe Street Bridge
Concrete arch bridge of 1911 spanning the Spokane River just below the falls, a city landmark with views into the gorge.
River Park Square
Downtown shopping mall with shops, restaurants and a cinema, linked to Riverfront Park by the Looff Carrousel.
The Davenport Hotel
Historic downtown hotel opened in 1914, known for its lavish lobby and its place in Spokane's history.
Fox Theater
Art Deco cinema of 1931 on Sprague Avenue, restored as a concert hall and home of the Spokane Symphony.
Benewah Milk Bottle
Roadside landmark shaped like a milk bottle, built in 1935 and listed on the National Register, worth a quick photo.
Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture
Museum of regional art, history and Native American culture in the Browne's Addition neighbourhood, with the historic Campbell House.
High Bridge Park
Large park on the Spokane River with a Centennial Trail section, a historic rail bridge and river gorge views.
John A. Finch Arboretum
Free public arboretum on Garden Springs Creek west of downtown, with labelled trees, shrubs and shaded walking paths.
Day 2
Manito Park and Botanical Gardens
Large South Hill park with a Japanese garden, a rose garden, a conservatory, a duck pond and a Lilac Garden.
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
Gothic Revival Episcopal cathedral on South Hill, with stained glass windows and a tall nave.
Riverfront Park
Spokane's central park on the site of Expo '74, with the falls, a gondola, a carousel, playgrounds and riverside paths.
Gonzaga University
Jesuit university founded in 1887 on the north bank of the Spokane River, known for its campus and its basketball team.
Mount Saint Michael
Former Jesuit seminary buildings on a hill north-east of the city, set in wooded grounds with views.
Watch: Spokane
A one-minute look at the plan: every stop, day by day, with the map.
When to go to Spokane
Late spring to early autumn is the best time for Riverfront Park, Manito Park and the river trails, with long sunny days from June to September. Summers are dry and warm, sometimes with smoke from regional wildfires in late summer. Winters are cold and snowy, so most outdoor sights are best from May to October.
Plan the rest of your trip
- Where to stay: hotels in Spokane on Booking.com or Trip.com
- Skip-the-line tickets: museums and sights in Spokane on Tiqets
- Tours and day trips: things to do in Spokane on GetYourGuide
- Data on arrival: an eSIM for United States from Airalo
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Tips for Spokane
- Riverfront Park is the heart of the city and holds Spokane Falls, the Looff Carrousel, a gondola ride over the falls and a pavilion; allow time to walk the riverside paths.
- Manito Park has the Japanese garden, Duncan Garden and the conservatory; the gardens are at their best from late spring to early autumn.
- The Fox Theater, a 1931 Art Deco cinema, and the Bing Crosby Theater host evening shows; check the calendar to see inside the building.
- The Centennial Trail follows the Spokane River on foot and bike for many miles, and Spokane's downtown skywalks keep some blocks warm in winter.
- Mount Saint Michael lies outside the centre and needs a car; check its hours before going.
Make it your own
Open the guide in Andiamo Places to see every stop on a map with walking directions, move places between days, check opening hours for your dates, and add your own finds. After the trip, your photos become a journal and, if you like, a printed photo book.
Guides are made with the help of AI and public sources such as Wikipedia, and may contain errors. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go. Spotted a wrong photo, a pin in the wrong place, a missing stop or a better one? Write to andiamotravelapp@gmail.com: the e-mail opens with this guide filled in.
Photo credits
- Benewah Milk Bottle: John Margolies, Public domain
- Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist: Robert Ashworth from Bellingham, WA., USA, CC BY 2.0
- Fox Theater: Murderbike, Public domain
- Gonzaga University: unknown author, Fair use
- High Bridge Park: SpokaneWilly, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John A. Finch Arboretum: Daderot, Public domain
- Manito Park and Botanical Gardens: Jdubman at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Monroe Street Bridge: Mark Wagner, CC BY 2.5
- Mount Saint Michael: Sk8terjacob at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture: Murderbike, Public domain
- River Park Square: T85cr1ft19m1n, CC0
- Riverfront Park: SounderBruce, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Davenport Hotel: Roman Eugeniusz, CC BY-SA 3.0
Opening hours change; check before you go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
