Spokane, WA Hotels

Spokane is a major metropolis and economic centre for the state of Washington but is surrounded by vast farms and mountains, which makes this area very attractive to all sorts of visitors. Travellers who enjoy outdoor activities can golf, hike and river raft in Spokane. Cyclists and mountain bikers will enjoy riding on Centennial Trail,Bead Lake Loop or South Hill, which are sure to make quads burn.You can take a more relaxed ride through downtownSpokane where the streets are very bike-friendly. The trails run through local attractions like Riverfront Parkand the historical neighbourhood of Browne's Addition. If you are interested in clothing-optional exercises, you should visit during late July to participate in the zany Bare Buns Fun Run.More traditional naturalists will enjoy the Cat Tales Zoological Park or the Finch Arboretum. A popular cultural attraction in Spokane is the historical Broadview Dairy building, which includes an actual dairy, a museum and the Caterina Winery. Music lovers should visittheKnitting Factory, a large concert hall offering a variety of performances all year.

When to Go

The best time to visit Spokane depends on your climate preferences. Spokane has four very distinct seasons with varying temperature ranges. The summer temperatures are quite pleasant and warm, with highs reaching the mid-20s°C (mid-70s°F). Those who travel to this city for golf may want to visit during summer or early fall for mild temperatures around 13-15 degrees C (55-59 degrees F) and low rainfall averages. During the winter months, visitors can expect more precipitation as well as snow.

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Four very distinct seasons; spring and fall most mild

Summer highs can reach 26-27 degrees C (79-81 degrees F); Winter lows range from -1 to -4 degrees C (30 to 25 degrees F)

November – January sees 3-4 cm (1.2-1.6 in) of rain or snow per month

· November to February (winter): -4 to 5°C (25°F to 41°F)

· March to May (spring): -1 to 19°C (30°F to 66°F)

· June to August (summer): 10 to 28°C (50°F to 82°F)

· September to November (fall): -2 to 22°C (28°F to 72°F)

Getting There

If you travel to Spokane, by air, you will arrive at the Spokane International Airport, which is less than 4 km (2.5 mi) from the centre of the city. Taxis and shuttles are the main modes of airport transportation to local hotels. If you are driving, you will use I-90 to enter the city. You can also travel to Spokane from various parts of the US by Amtrak and Greyhound. Both operate from the same station near many major hotels in downtown Spokane. For traveling around Spokane, visitors can take local buses as well as taxis.

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Spokane International Airport offers flights to many cities in the US, Alaska, and Canada

Greyhound buses and Amtrak trains run from a centralized station

STA buses and cabs are cheap methods for vicinity travel