Living in Spokane
Life beyond Residency in Spokane, Washington
Discover the best of the Northwest in Spokane. Home to renowned urban and national parks and the Inland Northwest’s largest cultural museum, Spokane offers a charming blend of scenes. The city’s accessible downtown has the largest urban waterfall in the U.S.
Located in Eastern Washington, Spokane is about 20 miles west of Idaho and 110 miles south of the Canadian border. With a motto of “Near Nature, Near Perfect,” Spokane is known for its natural beauty, accessibility, and historic influence.
Recreation Outdoors
- 5 Ski Resorts within 1-2 hours drive
- Hiking and Biking Trails
- 76 lakes all within a 1-hour drive from Spokane
- Rafting and Kayaking
- Fishing and Boating
Parks
- Riverside State Park
- Mt. Spokane State Park
- Manito Park
- Riverfront Park
- Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge
Art & Music
- Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture
- Spokane Symphony
- Live Theater
- Comedy and Improv Shows
- Concerts
Sports
- Spokane Chiefs Hockey
- Spokane Indians Baseball
- Hoopfest
- Bloomsday
