Julie’s Guidebook to the Best Spokane Experience
City/town information
Nicknamed River City, Spokane boasts a river running through the downtown. One of its best features is the gorgeous newly renovated Riverfront Park that spans the banks of the Spokane River throughout the city center. This park has beautiful picnic spots, a classic carousel, a family friendly SkyRide above the waterfall, and a full out door play center for the kids. Enjoy a memorable evening light show under the iconic Pavilion. Another great part of downtown Spokane is all the restaurants and breweries/wineries. Check out my recommendations for places to eat and drink.
29 locals recommend
Spokane
Nicknamed River City, Spokane boasts a river running through the downtown. One of its best features is the gorgeous newly renovated Riverfront Park that spans the banks of the Spokane River throughout the city center. This park has beautiful picnic spots, a classic carousel, a family friendly SkyRide above the waterfall, and a full out door play center for the kids. Enjoy a memorable evening light show under the iconic Pavilion. Another great part of downtown Spokane is all the restaurants and breweries/wineries. Check out my recommendations for places to eat and drink.
Food scene
Fantastic street tacos! Chochinito is one of my favorite restaurants in Spokane. They have an awesome Taco Tuesday. I myself eat there most Tuesday nights! The shrimp taco and carnitas tacos are my favorite. They also have rotating creative tacos weekly. This is a must visit if you like tacos.
13 locals recommend
Cochinito
10 N Post StFantastic street tacos! Chochinito is one of my favorite restaurants in Spokane. They have an awesome Taco Tuesday. I myself eat there most Tuesday nights! The shrimp taco and carnitas tacos are my favorite. They also have rotating creative tacos weekly. This is a must visit if you like tacos.
Ceviche Restaurant. If you love fresh and tasty, Zona Blanca is a great choice. This is my husbands favorite restaurant! They have incredible ceviche and oysters. Great choice for the adventurous eater and date night.
8 locals recommend
Zona Blanca
157 S Howard StCeviche Restaurant. If you love fresh and tasty, Zona Blanca is a great choice. This is my husbands favorite restaurant! They have incredible ceviche and oysters. Great choice for the adventurous eater and date night.
Wooden City is a great restaurant that is very popular among locals. They have a great atmosphere and tasty food. Try their blistered Hungarian peppers (spicy) or their beet ravioli.
12 locals recommend
Wooden City Spokane
821 West Riverside AvenueWooden City is a great restaurant that is very popular among locals. They have a great atmosphere and tasty food. Try their blistered Hungarian peppers (spicy) or their beet ravioli.
This is a great restaurant AND brewery. I initially went there for the great beer, but keep going because the food is so good. They have won many food awards and continue to have great tasting food. They are primarily pizza and are family friendly. If you are feeling adventurous, try the bahn mi pizza - you won't regret it!
19 locals recommend
Iron Goat Brewing
1302 W 2nd AveThis is a great restaurant AND brewery. I initially went there for the great beer, but keep going because the food is so good. They have won many food awards and continue to have great tasting food. They are primarily pizza and are family friendly. If you are feeling adventurous, try the bahn mi pizza - you won't regret it!
If you are looking for a showstopping view with dinner (or great value on lunch), try Anthony's. They are located on the Spokane River in downtown with a breathtaking view of the falls. Their cuisine is mostly seafood with American classics.
35 locals recommend
Anthony's at Spokane Falls
510 N Lincoln StIf you are looking for a showstopping view with dinner (or great value on lunch), try Anthony's. They are located on the Spokane River in downtown with a breathtaking view of the falls. Their cuisine is mostly seafood with American classics.
This is a local restaurant with great creative burgers and shakes. This is a great choice if you are wanting a not so run of the mill burger. My favorite is the PB&J burger. It sounds weird, but is so good.
Incrediburger & Eggs
909 West 1st AvenueThis is a local restaurant with great creative burgers and shakes. This is a great choice if you are wanting a not so run of the mill burger. My favorite is the PB&J burger. It sounds weird, but is so good.
This is an ice cream shop that makes their ice cream by using liquid nitrogen. This makes their ice cream extra creamy! They are locally owned and the ice cream is made daily.
The Scoop Kendall Yards
1238 West Summit ParkwayThis is an ice cream shop that makes their ice cream by using liquid nitrogen. This makes their ice cream extra creamy! They are locally owned and the ice cream is made daily.
This the supermarket I recommend to my guests. It is close by to the home and newly built. They have everything you need and make great sandwiches and baked goods.
27 locals recommend
My Fresh Basket
1030 W Summit PkwyThis the supermarket I recommend to my guests. It is close by to the home and newly built. They have everything you need and make great sandwiches and baked goods.
Stella’s Cafe is AKA McRuins. Their specialty is marking homemade versions of fast food favorites. It was featured on Diners and Dives on the food network. There are so many great options on the menu. Arguably the best burger in town is their Frisco Burger.
Stella's Cafe
825 N Monroe StStella’s Cafe is AKA McRuins. Their specialty is marking homemade versions of fast food favorites. It was featured on Diners and Dives on the food network. There are so many great options on the menu. Arguably the best burger in town is their Frisco Burger.
Sightseeing
If you have not been to Riverfront Park before, this is a must visit. The city recently renovated the entire park and added a huge play area (ice age themed) at the northern edge (very close to the house). If you have kiddos and are looking for a great place to get outside, definitely do not miss this.
213 locals recommend
Riverfront Park
507 N Howard StIf you have not been to Riverfront Park before, this is a must visit. The city recently renovated the entire park and added a huge play area (ice age themed) at the northern edge (very close to the house). If you have kiddos and are looking for a great place to get outside, definitely do not miss this.
Manito Park is one of Spokane’s gems. It is located South of downtown about a 10-15 minute drive from the Airbnb. Throughout the spring, summer and fall this park has beautiful sights, ponds, play areas, and gardens. The park has many gardens including the lilac garden, the Japanese garden, the rose garden, and the spectacular Duncan garden. This is a must see for visitors. It is a great place to bring the family or take a relaxing stroll around the duck pond. This large park is a photographer’s and Instagram lover’s dream.
206 locals recommend
Manito Park
1702 S Grand BlvdManito Park is one of Spokane’s gems. It is located South of downtown about a 10-15 minute drive from the Airbnb. Throughout the spring, summer and fall this park has beautiful sights, ponds, play areas, and gardens. The park has many gardens including the lilac garden, the Japanese garden, the rose garden, and the spectacular Duncan garden. This is a must see for visitors. It is a great place to bring the family or take a relaxing stroll around the duck pond. This large park is a photographer’s and Instagram lover’s dream.
Breweries
All the breweries listed make their beer here in Spokane.
Whistle Punk Brewing has an awesome environment tucked away on Railroad Alley in Downtown Spokane. Their beers are excellent and the bartenders are very knowledgeable and great to talk to! This brewery focuses on German style beers but has a wide selection of different styles to choose from. Grab a flight or go straight to a pint of their Espresso Stout, West Coast IPA, or their Czech Pilsner. Insider note: Sundays are Sidepull Sundays and Mondays are Mug Mondays!
8 locals recommend
Whistle Punk Brewing
122 S Monroe StWhistle Punk Brewing has an awesome environment tucked away on Railroad Alley in Downtown Spokane. Their beers are excellent and the bartenders are very knowledgeable and great to talk to! This brewery focuses on German style beers but has a wide selection of different styles to choose from. Grab a flight or go straight to a pint of their Espresso Stout, West Coast IPA, or their Czech Pilsner. Insider note: Sundays are Sidepull Sundays and Mondays are Mug Mondays!