Spokane district, Washington, United States

Places to visit near Mead

Mead is a town in Spokane district, Washington, United States, home to about 7,275 people. Within 50 km by road there are 107 places to visit — 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 parks and 16 waterfalls. The must-see places are Cat Tales Zoological Park (6 km), Minnehaha Park (11 km) and St. Aloysius Church (15 km).

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

Mead at a glance

Location
Spokane district, Washington, United States
Population
about 7,275
Coordinates
47.7674° N, 117.3549° W
Places within 50 km
107 (33 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 Mead

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mead

127 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mead. The closest is Krell Hill (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mead

35 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mead. The closest is Shelley Lake (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Mead

32 parks within 100 km of Mead. The closest is Wonderland Family Fun Center (6 km); the best-known is Minnehaha Park (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Mead

23 waterfalls within 100 km of Mead. The closest is Upper Falls Dam (16 km); the best-known is Spokane Falls (16 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mead

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mead. The closest is Cat Tales Zoological Park (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Mead

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mead. The closest is Mount Saint Michael (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Mead

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mead
  2. 6 km Cat Tales Zoological Park · nature spot, Spokane
  3. 22 km Spokane Falls · waterfall, Spokane
  4. 4 km Riverfront Park · park, Spokane
  5. 2 km St. Aloysius Church · church, Spokane
  6. 6 km Minnehaha Park · park, Spokane
  7. 11 km Back to Mead

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How to reach Mead

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    Within 15 km of Mead

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mead by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints14127Krell Hill (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1135Shelley Lake (23 km)
    Parks2732Wonderland Family Fun Center (6 km)
    Waterfalls1623Upper Falls Dam (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1321Cat Tales Zoological Park (6 km)
    Forts & heritage812Mount Saint Michael (5 km)
    Churches58St. Aloysius Church (15 km)
    Other attractions77Gonzaga Bulldogs (15 km)
    Beaches & coast17Sandy Beach (38 km)
    Museums56Bing Crosby House Museum (14 km)
    Caves03The Man Cave Mysteries (53 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Blackwell Island (53 km)
    Temples01Aftershock (63 km)

    Mead: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mead?

    Cat Tales Zoological Park (nature spot, about 6 km), Minnehaha Park (park, about 11 km), St. Aloysius Church (church, about 15 km), One Spokane Stadium (attraction, about 15 km), Riverfront Park (park, about 16 km), Spokane Falls (waterfall, about 16 km).

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

    107 places on Spotwander: 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 parks, 16 waterfalls, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mead?

    Krell Hill, about 27 km by road; Carlson Hill (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Mead?

    Shelley Lake, about 23 km by road; Newman Lake Flood Control Dam (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Mead?

    Wonderland Family Fun Center, about 6 km by road; Harmon-Shipley Park (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mead?

    Start in Mead, visit Cat Tales Zoological Park, then Spokane Falls, then Riverfront Park, then St. Aloysius Church, then Minnehaha Park, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mead?

    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 Mead

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