Bragging Rights
Here's a list of press by writers and publications who found the Spokane region delightful. Each of these features is a result of a Visit Spokane PR pitch or assist.
2025
- Small Market Meetings | Dynamic Meeting Destinations
- Cool Material | Five Perfect Destinations for a Spring Getaway
- NBC Today Show | Where to Travel for Spring Break
- Suitcase Magazine | Where to Eat, Sleep and Play on a Washington Road Trip
- Northwest Travel & Life | 100+ Years of Elegance at Spokane's Davenport Hotel
- GRAB Magazine | Spokane, Washington: Waterfalls and more
- Lavender Magazine | The Pride of the Unexpected: Summer Travel Worth Discovering
- The Manual | Spokane is Washington's hidden gem for food & wine lovers
- Pride Journey | Spokane is one of the most welcoming mid-sized cities to visit
- Cool Material | The Spookiest Places in America that Aren't Salem
- Cool Material | The Perfect Fall Getaways
- USA Today 10 Best | Best Winery & Restaurant: Arbor Crest
- USA Today 10 Best | Best Craft Whiskey: Browne Family Spirits
- USA Today 10 Best | Best Hotel Bar: Peacock Lounge
- USA Today 10 Best | Best Riverwalk in the US: Riverfront Park
- USA Today 10 Best | Best River for Fly Fishing: Spokane River
- USA Today 10 Best | Best Recreational Trail in the US: The Centennial Trail
- USA Today 10 Best | Best New Food & Wine Festival in America: Davenport Hotel
- USA Today | Less Driving More Exploring: Take the ultimate road trip
- Wine Enthusiast | Spokane's Huckleberry Culture
- Newsweek | Best Arcade in America
- Sip Magazine | 48 hours in Spokane
- ARCADIA magazine (UK) | Explore Washington State
- Scottish Sun (UK) | Roadtripping Through Washington State
- Long Island Press | Historic Hotel Puts You into Spokane's Story
- Long Island Press | A River Runs Through It
- Fishing Booker | Best Fishing Cities in the US for 2025
2024
- Travel & Leisure | Sparkle City (in print Oct 2024) This Pacific Northwest Destination Is the Perfect Fall Getaway (digital)
- Cool Material | Spokane: An Outdoor Haven with an Impressive Cocktail Scene
- HGTV.com | Best Public Gardens in Each State-Manito Park
- Fodors | 8 Crush-worthy Road Trips: Spokane
- USA Today | Best Winery Restaurant: Arbor Crest
- Voyager Magazine (France) | Spokane, the gateway to the West
- Inside Hook | Why I Gave Spokane, Washington a Second Date
- KIRO Discover NW | Discover Northwest: Spokane
- GeekWire | From Timber to Tech: Spokane’s startup scene is ready for its big breakthrough
- Northwest Travel | 50-Year Anniversary of Expo '74 Spokane, WA
- Sierra Club | Stars Align for Salmon Restoration on the Upper Columbia River
- Men's Journal | Best Places to Vacation in 2024: Spokane #38
- Livability | Top 100 Places to Live in the US
- National Geographic UK | What to do and see in Spokane
- Insider.com | Skip these 6 popular US travel destinations and try their lesser-known neighbors for a cheaper, less stressful trip
- Wine Enthusiast | What, Exactly, is a GSM Wine?
- HGTV.com | Best Places to Retire
2023
- AARP Via Magazine | 23 Great Getaways Beyond Southern California
- Seattle Magazine | Hidden Cities: Spokane Stands Out
- Northwest Travel & Life | Discover Spokane for the Holidays
- Livability | Top 100 Best Places to Live 2023
- The Discoverer | 5 U.S. Cities You Don’t Know About, but Should
- The Passport Chronicles | 3 Day Itinerary for Spokane
- Meetings & Conventions | New Sports Venue Welcomes Groups
- Northwest Meetings & Events | Meetings Mingle with Nature in Spokane