A Stroll Along the Spokane Riverfront | 🌅 Must-Visit Photo Spots

🎠 Looff Carousel Built in 1909, this handcrafted carousel was carved by renowned artist Charles I.D. Looff 🪅🐎. It features 54 horses, 1 giraffe 🦒, 1 tiger 🐅, and 2 chariots. With a classic ring-toss game included, it’s a beautiful glimpse into early 20th-century amusement park culture. 💰 Pricing (same for adults & kids): $3.75 / ride Day Pass: $9.95 🚠 Numerica SkyRide One of Riverfront Park’s iconic attractions! This purple gondola glides gently above the Spokane River, offering breathtaking aerial views of Spokane Falls and the downtown skyline 🌊🏙️. Visit during spring snowmelt for the most powerful and dramatic waterfall scenes. ⏰ Seasonal Hours: Spring/Summer (Mar–Sep): 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Fall/Winter (Oct–Feb): 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Closed occasionally in winter for maintenance. 💰 Admission: Adults: $13.95 Children (under 12): $9.95 10% off for seniors 65+ and military ⛸️ Numerica Skate Ribbon This 715-foot-long ribbon-shaped path is a multi-season fun zone 🛼⛸️! In summer, it’s open for roller skating, skateboarding, and scooters. In winter, it becomes an ice-skating trail! Themed nights and events are held year-round. 💦 Spokane Falls One of the few major urban waterfalls in the U.S. 💙, made up of the Upper Falls and Lower Falls. Best Viewing Spots: Numerica SkyRide gondola (aerial view) Monroe Street Bridge (front-facing photo op) Huntington Park Trail Upper Falls Dam overlook (dam + upper falls) ⛺️ U.S. Pavilion The iconic structure from the 1974 World’s Fair 🏛️✨, now renovated and used for events, light shows 💡, and exhibitions. Offers great elevated views of the park. 💫 Sculpture Walk Take a relaxing walk and enjoy various large-scale sculptures and statues placed throughout the park 🗿🌿. Perfect for art lovers and casual strollers! 🐐 Garbage Goat An interactive art installation—this goat-shaped “eats” light trash when you press a button 🐐🗞️! A hit with kids and families. 🅿️ Parking: Lot across from the Carousel: $4 for 2 hours, then $1/hour Ice Age Floods Playground lot: $6 for 2 hours, then $1/hour #SeattleDayTrips #Spokane #RiverfrontPark #WashingtonTravel #FamilyFriendly #WaterfrontViews