Spokane, Washington Attractions

Spokane Center.

Sitting on the banks of the Spokane River, the Spokane Center is Spokane's premier venue for conventions, trade shows, consumer shows, events, celebrations, banquets, entertainment, performing arts and music. Offering beautiful views of Riverfront Park and access to Centennial Trail, the campus includes the INB Performing Arts Center and Spokane Convention Center, with the elliptically-shaped Group Health Exhibit Hall, which accommodates thousands for trade shows, community and sports events, meetings and banquets. Spokane Convention Center offers 164,307 square feet of meeting and event space, including 24 state-of-the-art breakout rooms, a beautiful ballroom for meetings, trade shows or banquets, and the Conference Theatre - the perfect venue for multimedia presentations - with front and rear screen projection, teleconferencing and translation capabilities. INB Performing Arts Center presents big name entertainment, exciting concerts and shows with a season of Broadway hits. The spectacular Roof Deck offers panoramic views of the river and park, perfect for warm weather events and receptions up to 500 people. Other outdoor spaces include the Arbor, on the Centennial Trail, the grassy Plaza and the INB Performing Arts Center Breezeway. Visit www.spokanecenter.com  [Top]

INB Performing Arts Center.

The leading entertainment venue in the Spokane Region, the elegant 2,700-seat INB Performing Arts Center presents blockbuster concerts, theater productions, ballet, dance, grand opera, road shows, musical stage productions, comedians, conventions, lectures, the Spokane Symphony and the Best of Broadway series, featuring award-winning shows like Lion King and Phantom of the Opera. For upcoming events and shows, visit www.inbpac.com.  [Top]

Riverfront Park.

Centered on the Great Northern Clocktower in the heart of Downtown Spokane, the naturally beautiful 100-acre Riverfront Park is an urban haven of lush green meadows, hiking trails, rock formations and pathways and bridges for relaxing and exploring the banks of the cascading Spokane River. Site of the 1974 World's Fair, Riverfront Park features family attractions like the spectacular skyride over the Spokane Falls, a vintage 1909 Looff Carrousel, giant screen IMAX Theatre, the Enchanted Forest miniature golf facility, a seasonal skating rink and summer amusement rides. Riverfront Park hosts community events, including the Bloomsday Post-Race Celebration (May), Hoopfest(June), Riverfront Park's 4th of July Celebration featuring fireworks, music, food and fun, Kid's Day (August), Pow Wow (August) and Pig Out in the Park (Labor Day weekend). Visit www.spokaneriverfrontpark.com  [Top]

Spokane Arena.

On the north side of the Spokane River, Spokane Arena is a 12,500 seat, state-of-the-art venue for sports events, concerts, entertainment, shows, and internationally acclaimed musicians. For sports fans, Spokane Arena is home of the WHL's Spokane Chiefs hockey team, AF2's Spokane Shock arena football, Washington State University men's NCAA basketball, Olympic hockey, and U.S. figure skating events. The 5,500 seat Star Theatre at the Arena provides a magnificent, theatrical atmosphere for entertainment and concerts. Visit www.spokanearena.com  [Top]

Bing Crosby Theater.

Built in 1915, the Bing Crosby Theater is an elegant, historic, neo-classical theater featuring a variety of regional events and national acts. Formerly The Met, the acclaimed theater offers outstanding acoustics for performing arts, concerts, films, shows, dance troupes, ballets, and musical performances. Visit www.bingcrosbytheater.com.  [Top]

Davenport Arts District.

The historic Davenport District is a vibrant arts and entertainment area showcasing Spokane's rich architectural and artistic legacy. Spokane's cultural core in the heart of downtown, the Davenport District boasts outstanding art galleries, restaurants, shopping, nightclubs, cafes, and venues for live theater, music, art exhibits, and performances. Highlights include the beautifully restored Fox Theatre, home of the Spokane Symphony, Bing Crosby Theater, and the Knitting Factory. Visit www.davenportdistrict.com.  [Top]

Knitting Factory.

For a rockin' good time, the Knitting Factory Concert House presents the nation's top entertainers, musicians and bands in an intimate downtown Spokane setting. Located in the heart of downtown Spokane, the Knitting Factory is the Northwest's premier concert venue, restaurant, lounge and nightclub for up to 1,500 music fans. The concert house features top performers from around the world and dance club nights weekly. The venue is available for private functions, receptions and corporate parties. Visit http://sp.knittingfactory.com/index.php.  [Top]

Spokane River Centennial Trail.

Enjoy the tranquility of nature, abundant wildlife, and the gentle flow of the river at Centennial Trail. Starting at the Idaho state line and ending at Sontag Park at Nine Mile Falls, the 37-mile Centennial Trail passes through downtown Spokane, Riverfront Park, Gonzaga University and the Spokane campus of Washington State University. The paved path offers outdoor recreational activities like jogging, bicycling, walking, skating and bird watching. Following the Spokane River, the Trail heads west from downtown Spokane's streets, crossing the river at Sandifur Memorial Bridge and on to Riverside State Park and Little Spokane Natural River Area, a popular canoe and kayak spot. Visit www.spokanecentennialtrail.org.  [Top]

Riverside State Park.

Riverside State Park is a magnificent 10,000-acre park along the Spokane River outside Spokane, Washington. Rich in beauty and history, the park offers a diverse terrain of running rivers, freshwater marshes, beautiful countryside and trails for recreational activities including boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, bicycling, bird watching, four-wheeling, hiking, horseback riding, motorcycle and ATV riding, running/jogging, shooting, rock climbing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, picnicking, and wildlife watching. The park features over 37 miles of hiking trails, including Centennial Trail, a 600-acre off-road riding area for dirt bikes and snowmobiles, and Nine Mile Recreation Area, with boat ramps and docks on Lake Spokane - a wonderful destination for swimming, fishing, boating, kayaking and canoeing. The park's most scenic attraction, the Bowl and Pitcher is a geologic phenomenon of large basaltic rocks formed by the Spokane River. The suspension bridge that crosses the river is an adventure. The Spokane House Interpretive Center at Nine Mile Falls offers programs that tell the area's history. Visit www.riversidestatepark.org/.  [Top]

Manito Park.

Located in the posh Rockwood District of Spokane's South Hill neighborhood along the scenic 32-mile City Drive, Spokane's Manito Park offers 90 acres of serene beauty and outdoor fun. The park has manicured lawns, large trees, playgrounds, walking and biking paths, flowers, topiary shrubs, five picturesque gardens, including a Japanese garden, heirloom variety roses, a duck pond and Gaiser Conservatory with changing plant and flower displays. The beautiful park is a wonderful place to see abundant wildlife and enjoy winter scenery, sledding, cross-country skiing, and snow play. Visit www.manitopark.org/  [Top]

Northern Quest Resort & Casino.

Located 10 minutes west of downtown Spokane, Northern Quest Resort & Casino is an exciting gaming, entertainment and dining destination. The resort features an action-packed casino with 1,600 slots, 37 table games - blackjack, craps, poker, roulette and Pai Gow - live Keno and OTB racing. Visit www.northernquest.com  [Top]

Spokane Professional Sports.

Sports fans find exciting professional sports in Spokane. Each year, the Spokane Indians, Class A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, play 38 home baseball games at Avista Stadium. The Western Hockey League'sSpokane Chiefs and AF2's Spokane Shock heat up the Spokane Arena. Each summer, the Seattle Seahawks bring their National Football League training camp to Eastern Washington University, with free practice and autographs open to the public.  [Top]