Best Things to Do in Spokane With Kids
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Enjoy the bird’s-eye view of Spokane Falls from the Numerica SkyRide gondola. Credit: Natasha Dillinger
Fall for Spokane Falls
Where can you see a stunning waterfall right in the middle of town? Spokane, of course. Referred to as “Stluputqu” (meaning “swift water”) by the Spokane Tribe, Spokane Falls offered rich fishing grounds for Native American people before dams prevented the return of Chinook salmon. Today, the falls (which are still swift) provide hydroelectric power to thousands of regional customers.
You have several options to see the falls up close, whether from a walkable viewpoint or soaring over the falls in a gondola cabin via the Numerica SkyRide. The gondola ride is about 20 minutes long and makes a great “rest” time if you’ve just arrived in town.
Next up: riverside play
