Forrest's Guidebook to Spokane
Food Scene
Huckleberrys is the local organic grocery store and delicatessen with staple groceries, extensive wine selection, and ready to eat meals.
57 locals recommend
Huckleberry's Natural Market
926 S Monroe StHuckleberrys is the local organic grocery store and delicatessen with staple groceries, extensive wine selection, and ready to eat meals.
Rocket Bakery is a classic Spokane spot for baked goods and coffee. It's a block away from the apartment and is a great option for breakfast and coffee!
49 locals recommend
Rocket Bakery
1301 W 14th AveRocket Bakery is a classic Spokane spot for baked goods and coffee. It's a block away from the apartment and is a great option for breakfast and coffee!
Rut is a great new vegan restaurant in the neighborhood. It is a quick ten minute walk away from the apartment and has great lunch and dinner options!
9 locals recommend
RÜT Bar & Kitchen
901 W 14th AveRut is a great new vegan restaurant in the neighborhood. It is a quick ten minute walk away from the apartment and has great lunch and dinner options!
This is a cute bakery in the South Hill right next to Manito Park (also a must visit). Perfect for coffee and quick bites after a walk in the park!
47 locals recommend
Rockwood Bakery
315 E 18th AveThis is a cute bakery in the South Hill right next to Manito Park (also a must visit). Perfect for coffee and quick bites after a walk in the park!
Indaba Coffee was one of the first sustainably sourcing coffeeshops in Spokane. They have multiple locations throughout the city.
28 locals recommend
Indaba Coffee
1425 W Broadway AveIndaba Coffee was one of the first sustainably sourcing coffeeshops in Spokane. They have multiple locations throughout the city.
Bennidito's offers hearty, delicious pizza pies on the South Hill. They also have craft beer!
25 locals recommend
Bennidito's Pizza
1426 S Lincoln StBennidito's offers hearty, delicious pizza pies on the South Hill. They also have craft beer!
Flavorful and bold, Gordy's has been cranking out delicious sichuan food for over 20 years.
24 locals recommend
Gordy's Sichuan Cafe
501 E 30th AveFlavorful and bold, Gordy's has been cranking out delicious sichuan food for over 20 years.
This pre order and pick up only establishment has a rotating selection of international chefs serving pick up dinners Wednesday through Sunday. Online orders only. Delicious food that's reasonably priced.
Feast World Kitchen
1321 West 3rd AvenueThis pre order and pick up only establishment has a rotating selection of international chefs serving pick up dinners Wednesday through Sunday. Online orders only. Delicious food that's reasonably priced.
Fresh Soul has great southern soul food in the East Central neighborhood. Their catfish sandwich and fried green tomatoes (seasonal) are the best!
Fresh Soul Restaurant
3029 E 5th AveFresh Soul has great southern soul food in the East Central neighborhood. Their catfish sandwich and fried green tomatoes (seasonal) are the best!
This impressively renovated industrial site now hosts a large restaurant and brewery. Be sure to walk around to see the history while you wait for your entrees.
21 locals recommend
Steam Plant
159 South Lincoln StreetThis impressively renovated industrial site now hosts a large restaurant and brewery. Be sure to walk around to see the history while you wait for your entrees.
Perry St Brewing offers great local beer in the South Perry District.
41 locals recommend
Perry Street Brewing
1025 S Perry StPerry St Brewing offers great local beer in the South Perry District.
Lumberbeard Brewery offers great craft beers and sometimes features Skewers Food Truck which has amazing middle eastern food!
7 locals recommend
Lumberbeard Brewing
25 E 3rd AveLumberbeard Brewery offers great craft beers and sometimes features Skewers Food Truck which has amazing middle eastern food!
Classic Spokane diner. Great food and beers right downtown. There’s also a north side location.
6 locals recommend
The Onion Bar & Grill Downtown Spokane
302 W Riverside AveClassic Spokane diner. Great food and beers right downtown. There’s also a north side location.
Bangkok Thai
1325 S Grand BlvdBest Thai food in town! They also have two other locations.
Caruso's Sandwiches and Artisan Pizza
2314 N Argonne RdSuper tasty, fast casual food
Downriver Grill
3315 W Northwest BlvdExcellent spot for brunch
Luna
5620 S Perry StNice high end restaurant with great food and service!
Excellent high-end restaurant downtown. Delicious cocktails and great modern American cuisine!
25 locals recommend
Mizuna Restaurant and Wine Bar
214 N Howard StExcellent high-end restaurant downtown. Delicious cocktails and great modern American cuisine!
Baba (formerly Wandering Table) has great modern Mediterranean cuisine. Excellent bar as well!
21 locals recommend
Wandering Table
1242 W Summit PkwyBaba (formerly Wandering Table) has great modern Mediterranean cuisine. Excellent bar as well!
Sightseeing
Manito Park is the crown jewel of city parks. Designed by the Olmstead brothers (who designed NYC's Central Park) this historic park is great to visit year round. Be sure to visit the Japanese gardens, rose garden, conservatory, and stately Duncan gardens.
206 locals recommend
Manito Park
1702 S Grand BlvdManito Park is the crown jewel of city parks. Designed by the Olmstead brothers (who designed NYC's Central Park) this historic park is great to visit year round. Be sure to visit the Japanese gardens, rose garden, conservatory, and stately Duncan gardens.
Perry District has cute local stores to walk around and explore. Perry St Brewing is a craft brewery in the neighborhood.
25 locals recommend
South Perry District
Perry District has cute local stores to walk around and explore. Perry St Brewing is a craft brewery in the neighborhood.
This epic gondola ride brings you right over the impressive Spokane Falls and then under the historic Monroe Street Bridge.
11 locals recommend
Spokane Falls Skyride
This epic gondola ride brings you right over the impressive Spokane Falls and then under the historic Monroe Street Bridge.
This massive park straddles the best parts of the Spokane river. It was built for the World's Fair in 1970s and is still an important civic center. Ride the historic carrousel. Skate the ice path. Ride the gondola. Feed the "trash goat". Stroll over dazzling suspension bridges. Marvel at the power of the waterfalls!
213 locals recommend
Riverfront Park
507 N Howard StThis massive park straddles the best parts of the Spokane river. It was built for the World's Fair in 1970s and is still an important civic center. Ride the historic carrousel. Skate the ice path. Ride the gondola. Feed the "trash goat". Stroll over dazzling suspension bridges. Marvel at the power of the waterfalls!
Auntie's Bookstore
402 W Main AveA classic and much beloved local book store, right downtown.
Ornate and opulent, this Spokane landmark relives Spokane's glory days when timber and mining profits ruled. Stop in to see the lobby, do a fancy brunch, or get cocktails!
26 locals recommend
The Historic Davenport, Autograph Collection
10 S Post StOrnate and opulent, this Spokane landmark relives Spokane's glory days when timber and mining profits ruled. Stop in to see the lobby, do a fancy brunch, or get cocktails!
Just down the road, this modest park is a great starting point to explore the bluff trails that overlook Latah creek. Head south up hill. These trails are particularly excellent at sunset to catch the western light.
7 locals recommend
Polly Judd Park
West Cannon Place LaneJust down the road, this modest park is a great starting point to explore the bluff trails that overlook Latah creek. Head south up hill. These trails are particularly excellent at sunset to catch the western light.
Lovely spot for hiking along the Spokane river on well developed trails. Cool suspension bridge and neat basalt rock formations called "bowl and pitcher".
92 locals recommend
Riverside State Park - Bowl and Pitcher
4427 N Aubrey L White PkwyLovely spot for hiking along the Spokane river on well developed trails. Cool suspension bridge and neat basalt rock formations called "bowl and pitcher".
1 mile away from the apartment, this is a beautiful small park with a cute pond. It's on the way to Manito park, so if you're doing a walking tour, it's worth a stop
16 locals recommend
Cannon Hill Park
625 W 19thAvenue1 mile away from the apartment, this is a beautiful small park with a cute pond. It's on the way to Manito park, so if you're doing a walking tour, it's worth a stop
Hiking trails along the meandering river in the Little Spokane River Natural Area. Also check out the St. George's trail nearby.
8 locals recommend
Indian Painted Rocks Trailhead
5626-5742 W Rutter PkwyHiking trails along the meandering river in the Little Spokane River Natural Area. Also check out the St. George's trail nearby.
This 37 mile paved path runs along the Spokane river from 9-mile on the west to Post falls on the east. There are many access/parking areas. The trail is great for biking, running, or walking. It passes through River Front Park downtown.
73 locals recommend
Centennial Trail
Centennial TrailThis 37 mile paved path runs along the Spokane river from 9-mile on the west to Post falls on the east. There are many access/parking areas. The trail is great for biking, running, or walking. It passes through River Front Park downtown.
Excellent birding, wetlands, and meandering trails. Accessible year-round hiking near Spokane.
11 locals recommend
Turnbull National Wildlife
26010 S Smith RdExcellent birding, wetlands, and meandering trails. Accessible year-round hiking near Spokane.
Neighborhoods
Historic and boho Browne’s Addition is home to the MAC museum, the Elk restaurant, several impressive mansions including the Campbell house (open for tours) and Pattsy Clark’s, and a nice shaded park. Very close to downtown and the lower south hill
16 locals recommend
Browne's Addition
Historic and boho Browne’s Addition is home to the MAC museum, the Elk restaurant, several impressive mansions including the Campbell house (open for tours) and Pattsy Clark’s, and a nice shaded park. Very close to downtown and the lower south hill
City/town information
Beautiful town on Lake Pend Oreille. Come swim in the lake in the summer, visit the cute down town, or use it as a launching point for skiing at Schweitzer (winter) or hiking in the nearby National Forests (summer).
104 locals recommend
Sandpoint
Beautiful town on Lake Pend Oreille. Come swim in the lake in the summer, visit the cute down town, or use it as a launching point for skiing at Schweitzer (winter) or hiking in the nearby National Forests (summer).