Spokane Attractions

The Cathedral of St John the Evangelist in Spokane was started in 1925. Some of the impressive features of this Gothic cathedral are the stained glass windows, and the organ with more than 4000 pipes. Tours of St John the Evangelist are available to the public.

The Children's Museum of Spokane closed it's doors and the collection was integrated with the Mobius Kids.

The INB Performing Arts Center, formerly known as the Spokane Opera House, hosts a variety of musical performances and other major events and conferences. Check the online INB Performing Arts Center calendar for information on upcoming performances.

Manito Park in Spokane contains a variety of gardens, including the Nishinomiya Japanese Garden, Lilac Garden, the Renaissance style Duncan Garden, and a conservatory, as well as other areas. Manito Park is open year with a wonderful display of flowers during the summer months.

Mount Spokane is home to the Mount Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park, a popular ski and snowboarding area located northeast of Spokane. The hill features a large number of intermediate and advanced ski runs.

The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture in Spokane features exhibits and programs focusing on three major disciplines: American Indian and other cultures, regional history and visual art.

The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture also features an impressive American Indian Collection with photographs and artworks.

The 49 Degrees North Ski Resort is a popular skiing area, largely targeted at intermediate to beginner skiers. There is, however, some challenging terrain for the more advanced.

The town of Cheney is probably best known for being the home of Eastern Washington University. Cheney is less than a half an hour drive from the city of Spokane.

The little town of Chewelah is located north of Spokane, in the north-east of Washington. Within the surrounding area are a number of recreational opportunities, including skiing during the winter months.

Lincoln County Historical museum in Davenport is a nice diversion for visitors passing through the town. The museum looks at the history of Davenport, displaying Indian artifacts, agricultural displays, and information on the railroad.

Cat Tales Zoological Park in Mead started as a zoo for large cats, and began with only four cats in 1991. The zoo has grown in leaps and bounds since then, with a large collection of cats, including lions, tigers, pumas, lynx, bobcats, and a wide variety of other animals. The zoo also offers educational programs, including zoo school.

The Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge protects habitat used by a declining population of waterfowl. The area encompasses marshes and wetlands, and can be appreciated best by taking advantage of some of the walking trails or the auto route that runs through the Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge.