11 Things To Do for Spring Break in Spokane
Spring break is more than well-deserved time off. It's glorious sunshine after winter dark, the final flurries of snow dusting the mountains, and flowers blooming everywhere. Spokane—the Lilac City—makes an ideal spring break destination. It’s a perfectly walkable city, with gardens galore, an action-packed city park, and miles of walks, hikes, and bike rides just outside your door. Here are the top 11 things to do this 2024 Spring Break in Spokane.
![Spokane's riverfront park](https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/riverfront-park/BenMatthews-1010147-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=ec09421b246966f571d740c786ebebf7 320w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/riverfront-park/BenMatthews-1010147-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=ab15ee3fbb20afe140a19200ccc72ded 540w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/riverfront-park/BenMatthews-1010147-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=124a862f238e0438cd33695572a9bf1a 768w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/riverfront-park/BenMatthews-1010147-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1024&s=c4134c05a3b14909c6ab71434e0fe6e7 1024w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/riverfront-park/BenMatthews-1010147-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1200&s=fdd9ceff1c4d1681848ee02071d86f85 1200w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/riverfront-park/BenMatthews-1010147-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1440&s=e6581d4934df4cad7f1580e20c94d683 1440w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/riverfront-park/BenMatthews-1010147-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1920&s=e574db1b5cbdac003ba788dafcee42ac 1920w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/riverfront-park/BenMatthews-1010147-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=2560&s=c522fd9471548857e4d898146059d071 2560w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/riverfront-park/BenMatthews-1010147-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=3840&s=e905e382cf4c663065572e1adbaf5c2f 3600w)
Spokane is a vibrant college town, with more food, exciting art, and shopping options than you can check off in a week. It's a family-friendly environment, that also boasts one of the most dynamic beer and wine scenes in the Northwest. Further afield, Spokane is a gateway to winter sports and the perfect base camp for those final bluebird days of spring. Check out these things to do for Spring Break in Spokane.
![Ferris Garden Manito Park](https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/manito-park/DJI_0803.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=94fca38a02c0072268548b2e5fd949e0 320w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/manito-park/DJI_0803.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=25ef63a3a11979a1683d3ccf5612a095 540w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/manito-park/DJI_0803.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=dc91fde4eb1a6f0d2be7d489df14ddda 768w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/manito-park/DJI_0803.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1024&s=ddf0ac5aa0f8788d9bc4fe2ffb0d4c2f 1024w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/manito-park/DJI_0803.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1200&s=d9166eaa63950c044f8258480b0ab838 1200w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/manito-park/DJI_0803.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1440&s=1a07fab5a792760ae02d2c824c95448b 1440w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/manito-park/DJI_0803.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1920&s=83145b0ad12c3c440de92b5c2aa4be99 1920w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/manito-park/DJI_0803.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=2560&s=9ff63afef62c5a72b95e86ffa05a5a84 2560w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/manito-park/DJI_0803.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=3840&s=63028c62d48c8e49f520d37323f5d439 3840w)
#1 Discover Spokane Parks & Gardens
Spring in Spokane means it’s time for the lilacs to blossom in the Lilac City. This colorful bouquet was brought to the Spokane Valley around the turn of the last century and thrived so well the city adopted it as the official flower. With 23 different species, the Lilac Garden in Manito Park is the place to go for the bright colors and amazing aromas of spring.
Manito Park unveils epic blooms on the 117-year-old property, which also includes a Japanese Garden, Rose Hill, and two other gardens. Located in the historic South Hill neighborhood, check into a favorite home rental and stay in a classic 1920s bungalow with park views.
With 87 city parks and wise urban planning, over 80% of Spokane residents are within walking distance of green spaces. Other easy-to-enjoy garden highlights include the lush John Finch Arboretum, secluded Palisades Park, and epic Riverside State Park.
![Riverfront Park Stress-Free Activities in Spokane](https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/downtown/DJI_0661.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=08b1bee9dacce0a6f644125b628f646b 320w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/downtown/DJI_0661.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=79ccfca97d81f93fcaab764e9b6c2843 540w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/downtown/DJI_0661.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=ec79be0ba56f2487099ac3c7b176c1be 768w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/downtown/DJI_0661.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1024&s=02b560c7c6bf88813bf5692c6cb9a530 1024w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/downtown/DJI_0661.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1200&s=d001eeb1b0dd20d139bc58dac835010a 1200w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/downtown/DJI_0661.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1440&s=2f3c35f2c5b6bc3270b5bba131a42a43 1440w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/downtown/DJI_0661.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1920&s=15b5de88df3e139db6d10e9413493ced 1920w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/downtown/DJI_0661.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=2560&s=a4b6db3f4ff4e7283c75b20d4dbae7cd 2560w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/downtown/DJI_0661.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=3840&s=252d9258fa4519c876bd7a84ffdc2a25 3840w)
#2 Visit Riverfront Park
Riverfront Park is Spokane’s must-do and is totally unique among city parks nationwide. 146-foot Spokane Falls is the most impressive urban waterfall in the country. Buy a ticket for the Numerica SkyRide over the Spokane Falls and then ice or roller skate on the Numerica Skate Ribbon. Take the sculpture self-guided walk–capped off with a visit for the kids to the world-famous Garbage-Eating Goat, and the big Red Wagon--the planet's largest Radio Flyer. Take a nostalgic ride on the Looff Carousel, one of the country’s best-preserved hand-carved wooden carousels. Then be sure to return after sunset to watch the mesmerizing Pavilion Light Show. The fun never stops, from sunup to sundown.
![Ski Mt Spokane](https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/outdoors/MtSpokane-IMG_3433-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=90e60982c92e62bb32b55e9e93ed5cf5 320w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/outdoors/MtSpokane-IMG_3433-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=196ec4c5310a833613862f2546b5ddf0 540w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/outdoors/MtSpokane-IMG_3433-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=0eeccea6caa96b2456902df5007227df 768w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/outdoors/MtSpokane-IMG_3433-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1024&s=1e7616120ebbefe2c7595ae81826b725 1024w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/outdoors/MtSpokane-IMG_3433-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1200&s=776e523bd68868b526552da34ff8b775 1200w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/outdoors/MtSpokane-IMG_3433-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1440&s=16e9d7acab206e3c9e5b4da70f49fe5b 1440w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/outdoors/MtSpokane-IMG_3433-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1920&s=af9cda93b60050ad1a827162e5fb4249 1920w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/outdoors/MtSpokane-IMG_3433-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=2560&s=eb276c52523586c0664c3c0f1bfb5fef 2560w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/outdoors/MtSpokane-IMG_3433-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=3840&s=8b747bfe0041b24ae3a6538c5a84fa47 3840w)
#3 Go Spring Skiing
For powder enthusiasts, spring means the shredding is over—or is it? Spokane is your spring break winter sports base camp--with five resorts within two hours of downtown, including mile-high Mount Spokane just an hour away. Or venture into the gorgeous surrounding hills, the Inland Northwest is also one of the best places in the country to hike, fish, and camp.
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#4 Take a Walk on The Centennial Trail
Starting in Riverside State Park and stretching to the Idaho border, the Centennial Trail offers 40 miles of outdoor dedicated path leg-stretching fresh air. Go for a long ride or a short stroll, the choice is yours. The easiest place to access the Centennial Trail is in downtown Spokane, where three miles of the trail wind through the historic core. Hop on and hop off at any point to eat, drink, shop, and sightsee.
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#5 Immerse Yourself in Spokane's Art & Architecture
Culture doesn’t need to take a break—Spokane has a thriving gallery district, as well as the best museum in the Inland Northwest. The city turned 150 in 2023, so it is also chock full of historic neighborhoods, adorned with Victorian and Craftsmen houses. Spend an afternoon in Browne’s Addition, one’s of the city’s oldest and most charming neighborhoods. Grab lunch at Browne’s Bistro, then hit the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, aka the MAC.
![Discover the Ice Age Playground in Riverfront Park](https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/riverfront-park/20210529-Ice-Age-Playground-LKamrowski-14-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=32272fbb9874c33ec8deaddeb8d9c206 320w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/riverfront-park/20210529-Ice-Age-Playground-LKamrowski-14-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=47f047d0c112431d0164e6d0898e59ac 540w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/riverfront-park/20210529-Ice-Age-Playground-LKamrowski-14-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=faf363b930c0d4f3f42e307aa585d11c 768w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/riverfront-park/20210529-Ice-Age-Playground-LKamrowski-14-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1024&s=4c6f81d9763d60d9f98b2d0529b81b77 1024w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/riverfront-park/20210529-Ice-Age-Playground-LKamrowski-14-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1200&s=754fed69bad2b0033d2c23e86c8534fe 1200w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/riverfront-park/20210529-Ice-Age-Playground-LKamrowski-14-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1440&s=cb5af9b8e529fdd43e831e8e6b533c81 1440w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/riverfront-park/20210529-Ice-Age-Playground-LKamrowski-14-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1920&s=fd150b50af8bcb693c896ad83a1f9590 1920w)
#6 Activities for the Young or Young at Heart
Spokane is the perfect playground to bring the kids, load them up with yummy food, and then watch them burn off exuberant energy for days. Riverfront Park alone has enough tasty options to keep them endlessly occupied. The impressive, all-inclusive Providence Playscape promotes independence, equality, and social activity for all kids. The 12,000 square foot playground is safe, comfortable, and accessible for all.
Mobius Discovery Center has re-opened, dedicated to inspiring the littles to inquire, explore, and discover. Mobius offers experiential learning opportunities to encourage little ones to think creatively and solve problems—and it’s also a lot of fun! Next door, Huntington Park provides a quiet place to sit with an ideal vantage point for viewing the rushing river and falls below.
For lunch, visit the Garland district to eat burgers in a milk bottle. That’s right, inside a milk bottle! Mary Lou’s Milk Bottle is a throwback diner with award-winning milkshakes, homemade burgers, and more comfort food than the kids can eat. Unless they try really hard.
When dinnertime rolls around, the booming neighborhood of Kendall Yards has more treats for littles. Kids will love an ice cream break at The Scoop, or award-winning ‘za at Versalia Pizza. By this point, the grownups will be exceedingly content to spend a few hours at kid-friendly Maryhill Winery, which doles out excellent wine, live music, and sunset views over the river.
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#7 Plan a Romantic Date Day
Spokane’s gorgeous surroundings, manageable size, and ease of use make it ideal for a weekend away for couples. Start with a short, scenic drive out to Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, a historic vineyard with stunning views of the Spokane Valley.
After wine and a beautiful red and orange sunset sky, book a table at Luna on the South Hill, or at Osprey on the Spokane River. The allure of the surroundings is perfectly paired with the delicious food.
Before heading back to the hotel, cozy up to a romantic nightcap at any of these downtown liquor dens. With names like Volstead Act, Purgatory, Hogwash, and Cease & Desist--a good time is guaranteed for all.
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#8 Dive into Spokane's Diverse Food Scene
Dozens of top-flight food options in downtown Spokane make finding foodie favorites easy. Gastropub enthusiasts will love the menus—and drink selection—at Heritage Bar & Kitchen, or Wooden City. Casual diners and burger aficionados will appreciate newly crowned burger king Wisconsinburger. Fine diners will appreciate the Rat Pack nostalgia of Clinkerdagger.
Beyond the tried-and-true favorites, Spokane is home to a diverse and exciting food scene, which has become increasingly appreciated nationwide. Renowned local chef Chad White recently received his second James Beard Award nomination. The Top Chef season 13 contestant runs Zona Blanca, a Mexican ceviche bar slash gastropub in the heart of downtown, a must-eat for visiting gourmands.
#9 Explore Our Local Beer & Wine Scene
Spokane’s compact footprint makes it perfect for a pub crawl with your besties. The Cork District is a walkable circuit of downtown tasting rooms, and a cooperative showcasing the best local wines. Visit Barrister, the only winery in the state whose barrel room lies beneath railroad tracks. Barrister produces some of the most acclaimed reds in the state—all gently aged by the vibration of trains overhead.
Spokane is also acclaimed for its award-winning beer. The Spokane Ale Trail boasts an ambitious number of breweries! Start at No-Li, winner of fourteen medals in the 2024 International Beer Awards. Their riverside location on the banks of the Spokane River is ideal for reveling in spring weather outside, with a view and a beer. Then head downtown for a brewery crawl.
Iron Goat is a standout, with interesting snacks and great beer. Then off to Brick West, Whistle Punk, Lumberbeard, Black Label—outside of Seattle there are more breweries packed into a smaller space here than anywhere else in the state.
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#10 Shop Indie
Spokane has a small but mighty list of distinctive shops for finding that perfect gift. Two sister stores -- inspired by To Kill a Mockingbird – are well worth the visit. Boo Radley’s is a curio shop filled with unusual cards, t-shirts, and gifts for anyone with a sense of humor. Atticus Coffee & Gifts is its more sophisticated older sibling, with beautiful books and well-curated gifts for those on your gift list with impeccable taste for the finer things. Auntie’s Bookstore is a beloved local indie purveyor of books, while next door the aptly named Uncle’s Games stocks one of the best collections of board games in the state. Fringe and Fray has fab finds, Do It With Soul is resale clothing heaven, and Teleport Vintage + Co has bohemian chic for style mavens everywhere.
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#11 Slumber in Style
Spokane's downtown magic comes from its walkability. Give or take a lilac-dotted park or a snow-capped mountain, everything on this itinerary is just a short stroll away. So toss the car keys to the valet and get the party started!
Check into the Historic Davenport Hotel for a taste of turn-of-the-century splendor. The lovingly restored lobby is one of the most impressive rooms west of the Mississippi. Whether you’re staying there or not, order a cocktail in the Peacock Lounge among the decadent surroundings, and then ask the front desk about the self-guided walking tour.
A few blocks away, the Hotel Indigo offers a chic stay in a well-renovated space that is easy on the wallet. Inside, Magnolia American Brasserie makes a place for the whole group to meet, greet, and eat before heading out on the town.
Around the corner—similarly priced and equally charming—the Montvale Hotel is Spokane’s oldest boutique hotel.
These three and more are ideally located spots to park the car, lay your head, and get the most out of Spokane—spring’s walkable, ski-able, tasty, artsy, kid-friendly, romantic, sporty Lilac City!