The Water Runs Through It
Falls, river views, public art, and a polished meal — Spokane in one walkable arc.
- Spokane Falls Viewpoint
- Numerica SkyRide
- Spokane Pavilion
- Clinkerdagger
Spokane, Washington
Explore Spokane
Curated collections from our editors.
Brunch, Slowly
A Spokane brunch progression with coffee, pastries, and room to wander.
- Madeleine's Café & Patisserie
- The Yards Bruncheon
- Italia Trattoria
- Chaps Diner and Bakery
Hidden in Plain Sight
Smaller rooms and neighborhood stops worth a deliberate detour.
- Revival Tea Company
- Boots Bakery & Lounge
- Inland Pacific Kitchen
- Liberty Ciderworks
Between the Games
Reliable stops and short excursions around Spokane's North Bank sports venues.
- Spokane Arena
- The Podium Powered by STCU
- Riverfront Park
- Mobius Discovery Center
- No-Li Brewhouse
Zero Proof, Full Day
A complete Spokane day built around coffee, tea, gardens, culture, and the river.
- Atticus Coffee & Gifts
- Revival Tea Company
- Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture
- Manito Park
- Rockwood Bakery
- Centennial Trail — Riverfront Segment
Atticus Coffee & Gifts
Downtown
222 N Howard St, Spokane, WA 99201
A downtown coffee stop paired with locally oriented gifts and browsing.
Zero-proof optionsFamily friendly
Revival Tea Company
Downtown
415 W Main Ave, Suite 100, Spokane, WA 99201
A downtown tea house suited to tastings, conversation, and an alcohol-free reset.
Zero-proof optionsFamily friendly
Madeleine's Café & Patisserie
Downtown
415 W Main Ave, Suite 103, Spokane, WA 99201
French-inspired café fare and pastries in a highly walkable downtown location.
Zero-proof optionsFamily friendly
Ladder Coffee & Toast — Browne's Addition
Browne's Addition
1516 W Riverside Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
Specialty coffee and toast in Browne's Addition, useful as a morning start or afternoon reset.
Zero-proof optionsFamily friendly
Rockwood Bakery
Manito / Rockwood
315 E 18th Ave, Spokane, WA 99203
A neighborhood bakery and coffee stop that pairs naturally with nearby Manito Park.
Zero-proof optionsFamily friendlyOutdoor seating
The Grain Shed
South Perry
1026 E Newark Ave, Spokane, WA 99202
Regional-grain bread, food, and beer in the South Perry neighborhood.
Zero-proof optionsFamily friendlyOutdoor seating
Chaps Diner and Bakery
Latah Valley
4237 S Cheney-Spokane Rd, Spokane, WA 99224
A destination café and bakery on the edge of town with an artful, relaxed atmosphere.
Zero-proof optionsFamily friendlyOutdoor seating
The Yards Bruncheon
Kendall Yards
1248 W Summit Pkwy, Spokane, WA 99201
All-week brunch and comfort food in Kendall Yards near the Centennial Trail.
Zero-proof optionsFamily friendlyOutdoor seating
Italia Trattoria
Browne's Addition
144 S Cannon St, Spokane, WA 99201
Seasonal Italian cooking, house-made pasta, and brunch in historic Browne's Addition.
Zero-proof optionsFamily friendlyOutdoor seating
Clinkerdagger
North Bank
621 W Mallon Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
A longstanding Spokane dining room overlooking the river and falls.
Zero-proof optionsFamily friendlyOutdoor seating
Wooden City
Downtown
821 W Riverside Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
A polished downtown restaurant suitable for shareable plates, cocktails, and date-night routing.
Zero-proof options
Inland Pacific Kitchen
Downtown
304 W Pacific Ave, Suite 160, Spokane, WA 99201
A chef-driven downtown dining experience designed for a longer, intentional stop.
Zero-proof options
Gander & Ryegrass
Downtown
404 W Main Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
A downtown dining option suited to a deliberate multi-course or celebratory stop.
Zero-proof options
Boots Bakery & Lounge
Downtown
19 W Main Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
A downtown café and lounge known for vegan bistro fare, baked goods, coffee, and cocktails.
Zero-proof optionsFamily friendly
Brick West Brewing Company
West End
1318 W 1st Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
A downtown brewery with a large plaza that works well for groups and casual itineraries.
Family friendlyOutdoor seating
Iron Goat Brewing
West End
1302 W 2nd Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
A brewery in a renovated historic building with food and a broad rotating beer selection.
Family friendly
Lumberbeard Brewing
East Downtown
25 E 3rd Ave, Spokane, WA 99202
An independent brewery and food stop near the eastern edge of downtown.
Family friendly
No-Li Brewhouse
University District
1003 E Trent Ave, Spokane, WA 99202
A Spokane-focused brewery and restaurant along the river near Gonzaga and the University District.
Zero-proof optionsFamily friendlyScreensOutdoor seating
Uprise Brewing Co.
Kendall Yards
617 N Ash St, Spokane, WA 99201
An all-ages brewery and restaurant near the Centennial Trail in Kendall Yards.
Zero-proof optionsFamily friendlyOutdoor seating
Whistle Punk Brewing
Downtown
122 S Monroe St, Spokane, WA 99201
A compact downtown taproom specializing in lagers and rotating seasonal ales.
21+
Maryhill Winery Tasting Room & Bistro
Kendall Yards
1303 W Summit Pkwy, Suite 100, Spokane, WA 99201
A Kendall Yards wine tasting room and bistro overlooking the Spokane River corridor.
Zero-proof optionsOutdoor seating
Barrister Winery
West End
1213 W Railroad Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
A winery in a century-old brick warehouse with an atmospheric downtown setting.
21+
Cougar Crest Estate Winery — Spokane
Downtown
8 N Post St, Spokane, WA 99201
A bright downtown tasting room for Washington wine in the city core.
21+
Nectar Wine and Beer
Kendall Yards
1331 W Summit Pkwy, Spokane, WA 99201
A curated wine and beer stop in walkable Kendall Yards.
Outdoor seating21+
Liberty Ciderworks
East Downtown
213 E 3rd Ave, Spokane, WA 99202
A small Spokane cidery focused on regionally expressive cider.
21+
Dry Fly Distilling
Downtown
1021 W Riverside Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
A local farm-to-bottle distillery with a downtown tasting and dining experience.
Zero-proof options21+
Riverfront Park
Riverfront
507 N Howard St, Spokane, WA 99201
Downtown Spokane's signature riverfront park, connecting major attractions, public art, and falls viewpoints.
Zero-proof optionsFamily friendlyOutdoor seatingFree
Numerica SkyRide
Riverfront
720 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA 99201
An aerial gondola ride offering views over the Spokane River and falls corridor.
Zero-proof optionsFamily friendly
Looff Carrousel
Riverfront
507 N Howard St, Spokane, WA 99201
Spokane's historic hand-carved carousel inside Riverfront Park.
Zero-proof optionsFamily friendly
Spokane Falls Viewpoint
Riverfront
Monroe Street Bridge / Riverfront Park, Spokane, WA 99201
A flexible scenic stop for viewing Spokane Falls from the downtown river corridor.
Zero-proof optionsFamily friendlyOutdoor seatingFree
Spokane Pavilion
Riverfront
574 N Howard St, Spokane, WA 99201
The Expo '74 Pavilion and surrounding public space at the center of Riverfront Park.
Zero-proof optionsFamily friendlyOutdoor seatingFree
Centennial Trail — Riverfront Segment
Riverfront
Riverfront Park, Spokane, WA 99201
A central, walkable segment of the regional trail following the Spokane River through downtown.
Zero-proof optionsFamily friendlyOutdoor seatingFree
Manito Park
Manito / Cannon Hill
1702 S Grand Blvd, Spokane, WA 99203
A major South Hill park with formal gardens, a conservatory, playgrounds, and walking paths.
Zero-proof optionsFamily friendlyOutdoor seatingFree
Nishinomiya Tsutakawa Japanese Garden
Manito / Cannon Hill
2025 S Bernard St, Spokane, WA 99203
A seasonal Japanese garden inside Manito Park intended for a quiet, scenic stop.
Zero-proof optionsFamily friendlyOutdoor seatingFree
Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture
Browne's Addition
2316 W 1st Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
A regional museum presenting art, culture, and Inland Northwest history.
Zero-proof optionsFamily friendly
Mobius Discovery Center
Riverfront
331 N Post St, Spokane, WA 99201
A hands-on discovery center in Riverfront Park designed primarily for children and families.
Zero-proof optionsFamily friendly
Spokane Arena
North Bank
720 W Mallon Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
A major indoor sports and entertainment venue used as a Sports Parent anchor point, not an unscheduled activity stop.
Zero-proof optionsFamily friendlyFreeEvent venue
The Podium Powered by STCU
North Bank
511 W Dean Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
A major indoor track and multi-sport facility used as a Sports Parent anchor point.
Zero-proof optionsFamily friendlyFreeEvent venue
Garland Theater
Garland District
924 W Garland Ave, Spokane, WA 99205
A historic neighborhood movie theater and a useful indoor stop in the Garland District.
Zero-proof optionsFamily friendly
Auntie's Bookstore
Downtown
402 W Main Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
A landmark independent bookstore in the historic Liberty Building downtown.
Zero-proof optionsFamily friendly