Spokane, Washington
Spokane is a city of 230,293 people in Spokane County, Washington, founded in 1871.
Why visit Spokane
Townapedia lists 113 museums and landmarks, 46 parks and trails, 284 places to eat, 27 places to stay and 17 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include First Interstate Center for the Arts, AMC River Park Square 20, Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture and Bing Crosby Theater.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; December lows average 26°F.
Weather in Spokane
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Spokane
Spokane ( spoh-KAN; Spokane: sƛ̓x̌etkʷ) is a city in and the county seat of Spokane County in the U.S. state of Washington. It lies along the Spokane River, adjacent to the Selkirk Mountains and west of the Rocky Mountain foothills, 110 miles (180 km) south of the Canadian border, twenty miles (30 km) west of the Idaho state line, 279 miles (449 km) southwest of Calgary, and 280 miles (450 km) east of Seattle, via I-90.
From the Wikipedia article Spokane, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do17
First Interstate Center for the Arts
Cinema and theater · 0.9 mi
Theater in Spokane, Washington, United States
Blair Business College
School · 0.8 mi
Public college in Spokane, Washington, US
Spokane Civic Theatre
Cinema and theater · 0.6 mi
Theater in Spokane, Washington
Spokane Falls
Waterfall · 0.5 mi
Waterfall in Washington, United States
Whitworth University
School · 6.0 mi
Private Christian liberal arts college located in Spokane, Washington, United States
5 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks113
Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture
Museum · 0.9 mi
Museum in Washington, United States of America
2316 West 1st Avenue, Spokane
Tu-Su 10:00-17:00,We 10:00-20:00
Bing Crosby Theater
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Theater and former movie theater in Spokane, Washington, United States
901 West Sprague Avenue, Spokane
Lewis and Clark High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
High school in Spokane, Washington
521 West 4th Avenue, Spokane
Otis Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic building in Spokane, Washington, United States
Amman
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Apartment building in Spokane, Washington
Benewah Milk Bottle
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Novelty building in Spokane, Washington, USA
Breslin
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Apartment building in Spokane, United States of America
Bump Block-Bellevue House-Hawthorne Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic seven-story building in Spokane, Washington
Central Steam Heat Plant
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic building in Downtown, Spokane, Washington
Coolidge–Rising House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in Washington, United States
Corbin Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Spokane, Washington, United States
Desmet Avenue Warehouse Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic district in Spokane, Washington
101 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds46
One Spokane Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 0.7 mi
John A. Finch Arboretum
Park · 2.4 mi
Park in Spokane County, Washington, United States of America
Liberty Park
Park · 2.4 mi
Park in Spokane County, Washington, United States of America
Minnehaha Park
Park · 4.2 mi
City park in Spokane, Washington, United States
34 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes284
No-Li Brewhouse
Bar and pub · 1.8 mi
1003 East Trent Avenue, Spokane
Su-We 12:00-21:00; Th-Sa 12:00-22:00
Gilded Unicorn
Diner · American · 0.8 mi
Basement restaurant and bar that has a speak easy/medieval feel from it brick walls and paintings as decoration. It's unicorn theme...
110 South Monroe Street;North Monroe Street, Spokane
Su-Th 16:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 15:00-24:00; Mo-Th, Su 16:00-23:00; Fr,...
Barrelhouse Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.0 mi
157 South Howard Street, Spokane
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:00
Cochinito Taqueria
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi
10 North Post Street, Spokane
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-22:00
Gangnam Style
Restaurant · Korean · 1.0 mi
411 West 1st Avenue, Spokane
Tu 17:00-21:00; We,Th 11:30-15:00,17:00-21:00, Fr,Sa...
Indigenous Eats
Restaurant · Regional · 0.7 mi
808 #FC-5 West Main Avenue
Mo-Th 10:30-18:30; Fr,Sa 10:30-19:30; Su 11:00-18:00
Island Style Food & BBQ
Restaurant · Filipino · 1.6 mi
2931 North Division Street, Spokane
Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Italia Trattoria
Restaurant · Italian · 0.9 mi
144 South Cannon Street, Spokane
We-Sa 17:00+; Su 09:00-14:00
Logan Tavern
Bar and pub · American, Breakfast, Burger, Hot Dog, Sandwich · 1.7 mi
1305 North Hamilton Street
Su-Th 11:00-12:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-00:00
272 more on the map.
History
The first humans to live in the Spokane area were hunter-gatherers that lived off plentiful fish and game; early human remains have been dated to 8,000 to 13,000 years ago. The Spokane tribe, after which the city is named (the name meaning "children of the sun" or "sun people" in Salishan),[a] are believed to be either their direct descendants, or descendants of people from the Great Plains. When asked by early white explorers, the Spokanes said their ancestors came from "up North." Early in the 19th century, the Northwest Fur Company sent two white fur trappers west of the Rocky Mountains to search for fur. These were the first white men met by the Spokanes, who believed they were sacred, and set the trappers up in the Colville River valley for the winter.
From the History section of Spokane, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay27
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Spokane City Center
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
322 North Spokane Falls Court, Spokane
Montvale Hotel
Motel and hotel · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
1001 West 1st Avenue, Spokane
The Davenport Tower, Autograph Collection
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
111 South Post Street, Spokane
Courtyard by Marriott Spokane Downtown at the Convention Center
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
401 North Riverpoint Boulevard, Spokane
Hampton Inn & Suites Spokane Downtown-South
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
675 South McClellan Street, Spokane
Churches and places of worship50
Family of Faith Community Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 1.2 mi
1504 West Grace Avenue, Spokane
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 0.9 mi
1703 North Washington Street, Spokane
Shopping43
The Flour Mill
Shopping center · 0.5 mi
621 West Mallon Avenue, Spokane
Gas and EV charging25
Schools, colleges and libraries68
Healthcare28
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital
Hospital · 1.6 mi
101 West 8th Avenue, Spokane
MultiCare Rockwood - Spokane Main Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.7 mi
400 East 5th Avenue, Spokane
Walgreens Speciality Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
327 West 3rd Avenue, Spokane
Map of Spokane
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 26°F | 2.0 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 27°F | 1.3 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 32°F | 1.8 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 37°F | 1.5 in |
| May | 70°F | 44°F | 1.7 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 50°F | 1.5 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 56°F | 0.7 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 54°F | 0.5 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 47°F | 0.7 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 38°F | 1.5 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 31°F | 2.0 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 26°F | 2.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Spokane Felts Fld (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Spokane County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-08-03: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2026-08-02: Autumn Lane Fire (Fire)
- 2026-08-02: Fairview Fire (Fire)
- 2026-08-01: Old Trails Fire (Fire)
- 2026-06-16: Upriver Fire (Fire)
- 2024-02-15: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Felts Field Airport (SFF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Town and Country 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Country Homes 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Airway Heights 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Fairwood 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Millwood 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Spokane Valley 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Post Falls 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- Rathdrum 27 mi east, about 43 min by car
- Coeur d'Alene 30 mi east, about 48 min by car
- Hayden 30 mi east, about 49 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- MK02733 Spokane Upper Falls 3x2 crop, Martin Kraft, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Spokane Museum of Art and Culture, Murderbike, Public domain
- Spokanefallsm05, en:User:Sundodger, Public domain
- 51415 MontvaleHotel Spokane, OliverDonovan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WSU Health Sciences Spokane campus 2015, WSU Health Sciences Spokane, CC BY 2.0
- Otis Hotel East, SpokaneWilly, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clemmer Theater, Murderbike, Public domain
- LcPostcard, Lewis and Clark HS, Public domain
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