Spokane district, Washington, United States

Places to visit near Cheney

Cheney is a town in Spokane district, Washington, United States, home to about 11,534 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit — 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 parks, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 11 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are John A. Finch Arboretum (24 km), Qlispé Raceway Park (25 km) and Manito Park (26 km).

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Cheney, Washington
Cheney, Spokane district, Washington, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cheney at a glance

Location
Spokane district, Washington, United States
Population
about 11,534
Coordinates
47.4874° N, 117.5758° W
Places within 50 km
79 (27 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Cheney

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cheney: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cheney

80 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cheney. The closest is Krell Hill (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Cheney

33 parks within 100 km of Cheney. The closest is Spokane Plains Battlefield State Park Heritage Site (23 km); the best-known is John A. Finch Arboretum (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cheney

32 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cheney. The closest is Findley Lake (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cheney

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cheney. The closest is Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Cheney

21 waterfalls within 100 km of Cheney. The closest is Mystic Falls (24 km); the best-known is Spokane Falls (28 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Cheney

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cheney. The closest is South Cheney-Spokane Road (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Cheney

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 66 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cheney
  2. 5 km Findley Lake · lake, Spokane
  3. 30 km Manito Park · park, Spokane
  4. 4 km Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture · museum, Spokane
  5. 1 km High Bridge Park · park, Spokane
  6. 2 km John A. Finch Arboretum · park, Spokane
  7. 24 km Back to Cheney

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How to reach Cheney

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cheney by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints480Krell Hill (29 km)
    Parks2833Spokane Plains Battlefield State Park Heritage Site (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs632Findley Lake (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1123Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge (8 km)
    Waterfalls721Mystic Falls (24 km)
    Forts & heritage614South Cheney-Spokane Road (13 km)
    Other attractions67Northern Quest Resort & Casino (24 km)
    Museums57Campbell House (26 km)
    Churches57Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist (27 km)
    Beaches & coast16Johnsons Beach (44 km)
    Caves03Cave Bay (66 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Blackwell Island (77 km)
    Temples01Aftershock (100 km)

    Cheney: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cheney?

    John A. Finch Arboretum (park, about 24 km), Qlispé Raceway Park (attraction, about 25 km), Findley Lake (lake, about 5 km), Manito Park (park, about 26 km), High Bridge Park (park, about 26 km), Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture (museum, about 27 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cheney?

    79 places on Spotwander: 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 parks, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cheney?

    Krell Hill, about 29 km by road; Mica Peak Conservation Area (46 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Cheney?

    Spokane Plains Battlefield State Park Heritage Site, about 23 km by road; John A. Finch Arboretum (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Cheney?

    Findley Lake, about 5 km by road; Middle Pine Dike Dam (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cheney?

    Start in Cheney, visit Findley Lake, then Manito Park, then Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, then High Bridge Park, then John A. Finch Arboretum, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cheney?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Cheney

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Cheney’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Cheney on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.