Great place for an afternoon visit
I have been to the Spokane area a few times in the past few years but I have not had the time to see the famous Spokane Falls. This time I was on a mission to finally see them. I made all of my business appointments for early morning so I had some time in the afternoon to actually spend some time at the falls. There is plenty of parking nearby on the streets and there are public parking spots nearby. There are gondolas which take you over the falls, bit since it was October they are only available at certain times during the week so I was not able to take a ride. To get to the preferred viewing locations near the falls you have to go done many steps, but the effort is worth it.
There are some very nice views of the falls and the river. You have to walk around to find good vantage points for pictures. There are also signs and information posts around the area where you learn about the falls and the local indigenous culture. This is a great place for a solo visit or a family visit and you could spend a few hours taking it all in. A spectacular spot for an...
Read moreWe spent the $16 for the gondola ride because I thought it would be fun, but it was pretty uneventful. We spent most of our time waiting for the unloading and reloading of guests. You can walk over and look at the falls just as easily. I love exploring and trying out touristy things, but this was a bit disappointing. In addition, much of the park area was under construction while we were there. Oh well, just a timing issue. It was still nice to...
Read moreThis place is beautiful, great place for families, and animals. The waterfalls are amazing to watch. You can feel the water sometimes so it’s great on a warm day. If you want to go for a stroll or walk a pet I would definitely recommend going here. Love going here for a walk, and it’s near some food places so if you get hungry then you can get some food. It’s also near downtown so shopping after is...
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