Spokane district, Washington, United States

Places to visit near Spokane

Spokane is a city in Spokane district, Washington, United States, home to about 213,272 people. Within 50 km by road there are 100 places to visit — 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 parks, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 15 waterfalls. The must-see places are Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral (1 km), Looff Carrousel (1 km) and Christ the Redeemer Church (1 km).

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

Spokane at a glance

Location
Spokane district, Washington, United States
Population
about 213,272
Coordinates
47.6597° N, 117.4291° W
Places within 50 km
100 (30 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 Spokane

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Spokane: 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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Things to see near Spokane, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Spokane

114 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Spokane. The closest is Krell Hill (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Spokane

32 parks within 100 km of Spokane. The closest is Riverfront Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Spokane

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

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Waterfalls near Spokane

23 waterfalls within 100 km of Spokane. The closest is Huntington Park (1 km); the best-known is Spokane Falls (4 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Spokane

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Spokane. The closest is Cannon Hill Park (3 km); the best-known is Dishman Hills Natural Resources Conservation Area (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Spokane

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Spokane. The closest is Riverfront Park Clock Tower (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Spokane

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 9 km on the road.

  1. Start in Spokane
  2. 1 km Christ the Redeemer Church · church, Spokane
  3. 1 km Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture · museum, Spokane
  4. 2 km Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral · church, Spokane
  5. 2 km Cowley Park · park, Spokane
  6. 2 km Riverfront Park · park, Spokane
  7. 1 km Back to Spokane

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Spokane by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints14114Krell Hill (17 km)
    Parks2732Riverfront Park (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs831Shelley Lake (23 km)
    Waterfalls1523Huntington Park (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1223Cannon Hill Park (3 km)
    Forts & heritage812Riverfront Park Clock Tower (1 km)
    Churches57Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral (1 km)
    Other attractions67Monroe Street Bridge (1 km)
    Museums56Mobius Discovery Center (1 km)
    Beaches & coast06Sandy Beach (53 km)
    Caves03Cave Bay (58 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Blackwell Island (59 km)
    Temples01Aftershock (75 km)

    Spokane: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Spokane?

    Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral (church, about 1 km), Looff Carrousel (attraction, about 1 km), Christ the Redeemer Church (church, about 1 km), Riverfront Park (park, about 1 km), One Spokane Stadium (attraction, about 1 km), Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture (museum, about 2 km).

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

    100 places on Spotwander: 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 parks, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 waterfalls, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Spokane?

    Krell Hill, about 17 km by road; Carlson Hill (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Spokane?

    Riverfront Park, about 1 km by road; Coeur d'Alene Park (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Spokane?

    Shelley Lake, about 23 km by road; Findley Lake (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Spokane?

    Start in Spokane, visit Christ the Redeemer Church, then Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, then Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral, then Cowley Park, then Riverfront Park, and drive back — about 9 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Spokane?

    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.

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