Guidebook for Lil' House-Garland District
Drinks & Nightlife
Bon Bon bar & Lounge...on the west side of the revived 70 yr old Garland Theater. Imagine 1950's moms smoking cigarettes and drinking a mid-day martini while the kiddies go to the matinee...Fresh, custom cocktails. http://www.inlander.com/Bloglander/archives/2016/04/06/happy-hour-of-the-week-getting-crafty-at-bon-bon
23 locals recommend
Garland Theater
924 W Garland AveBon Bon bar & Lounge...on the west side of the revived 70 yr old Garland Theater. Imagine 1950's moms smoking cigarettes and drinking a mid-day martini while the kiddies go to the matinee...Fresh, custom cocktails. http://www.inlander.com/Bloglander/archives/2016/04/06/happy-hour-of-the-week-getting-crafty-at-bon-bon
Brown Derby Bar
808 W Garland AveClose by watering hole-in-the-wall. Old school neighborhood bar.
Food Scene
Landmark diner and soda fountain. A breakfast must when at the Lil'House.
6 locals recommend
Fergusons Fountain Cafe
804 W Garland AveLandmark diner and soda fountain. A breakfast must when at the Lil'House.
Friendly, good coffee, locally owned, wifi hotspot 7 days/wk 6am-6pm.
49 locals recommend
Rocket Bakery
1301 W 14th AveFriendly, good coffee, locally owned, wifi hotspot 7 days/wk 6am-6pm.
Classic, reasonable and just a short walk away. Get your meal and some exercise.
6 locals recommend
Wall Street Diner
4428 N Wall StClassic, reasonable and just a short walk away. Get your meal and some exercise.
1.5 miles south of the Lil House...
Anthony's Happy Hour makes the bill reasonable and gives you a must see view of the Spokane Falls.
35 locals recommend
Anthony's at Spokane Falls
510 N Lincoln St1.5 miles south of the Lil House...
Anthony's Happy Hour makes the bill reasonable and gives you a must see view of the Spokane Falls.
Prefered Mexican restaurant. Small simple and delicious. Super reasonable. South on Monroe about 20 blocks.
Gerardo's Authentic Mexican Food
2706 N Monroe StPrefered Mexican restaurant. Small simple and delicious. Super reasonable. South on Monroe about 20 blocks.
Bennidito's Pizza
1426 S Lincoln StGreat Pizza, micro beer selections available. Pizza Delivery.
Stop here on your way to the Lil' House and pick up fresh, organic produce, hot prepped food by the lb, or meats and snacks. Like a Whole Foods-delicious and a bit spendy.
27 locals recommend
My Fresh Basket
1030 W Summit PkwyStop here on your way to the Lil' House and pick up fresh, organic produce, hot prepped food by the lb, or meats and snacks. Like a Whole Foods-delicious and a bit spendy.
Essentials
Safeway
2507 W Wellesley AveClosest large grocery
Trader Joe's
5520 N Division StA new Joe's and just a quick trip north for provisions.
Natural Grocers
4603 N Division StOrganic, vegan, etc.
Everything Else
Gonzaga University
502 E Boone AveGU campus not far
Whitworth University
300 W Hawthorne RdWhitworth, just north of the Lil' House
Walmart
2301 W Wellesley AveCheap everyday items. Note: Not a "super" store so no alcohol available.
Selection of newer/hipster spots: breakfast, lunch, dinner within Spokane's newest housing development along the north bank of the Spokane river with easy access to the Centennial Trail and Spokane Falls lookout.
19 locals recommend
Kendall Yards Night Market
1335 W Summit PkwySelection of newer/hipster spots: breakfast, lunch, dinner within Spokane's newest housing development along the north bank of the Spokane river with easy access to the Centennial Trail and Spokane Falls lookout.
Stop here on your way to the Lil' House and pick up fresh, organic produce, hot prepped food by the lb, or meats and snacks. Like a Whole Foods-delicious and a bit spendy.
27 locals recommend
My Fresh Basket
1030 W Summit PkwyStop here on your way to the Lil' House and pick up fresh, organic produce, hot prepped food by the lb, or meats and snacks. Like a Whole Foods-delicious and a bit spendy.
Sightseeing
New plaza by Spokane's city Hall gives visitors stunning views of Spokane River's Falls in the heart of the city just east of the Monroe street bridge. Spring run off is fabulous and roaring. A must see.
18 locals recommend
Spokane Falls
New plaza by Spokane's city Hall gives visitors stunning views of Spokane River's Falls in the heart of the city just east of the Monroe street bridge. Spring run off is fabulous and roaring. A must see.
Parks & Nature
Gondola, Centennial trail, fountains. This iconic park was established for Expo '74 and remains a big draw for visitors, runners and kids.
11 locals recommend
Riverfront Park
Riverfront ParkGondola, Centennial trail, fountains. This iconic park was established for Expo '74 and remains a big draw for visitors, runners and kids.
Beautiful scenery. Suspension bridge w/ picnic spots by the Spokane River.
32 locals recommend
Bowl and Pitcher
Beautiful scenery. Suspension bridge w/ picnic spots by the Spokane River.
Runs through city all the way to Couer D'Alene, Idaho. Walking, biking trail along the river and through the downtown core.
73 locals recommend
Centennial Trail
Centennial TrailRuns through city all the way to Couer D'Alene, Idaho. Walking, biking trail along the river and through the downtown core.
Incredible view of Spokane's iconic Falls in the center of town. Spring run off is a must see phenomenon of awe inspiring water at all time highs.
9 locals recommend
Huntington Park
350 N Post StIncredible view of Spokane's iconic Falls in the center of town. Spring run off is a must see phenomenon of awe inspiring water at all time highs.
80 acres of green gardens in the middle of the south hill residential area. Gardens include: Japanese, Rose, Perennial, Formal, and the Gaiser Conservatory.
206 locals recommend
Manito Park
1702 S Grand Blvd80 acres of green gardens in the middle of the south hill residential area. Gardens include: Japanese, Rose, Perennial, Formal, and the Gaiser Conservatory.
Arts & Culture
Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture
2316 W 1st AveSpokane history and collections