Best Things to Do in Spokane With Kids

Children play in the kids’ play area at Uprise Brewing, a family-friendly brewery in Spokane, destination for Seattle families

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The impressive kids’ play area at Uprise Brewing in Spokane. Natasha Dillinger

Where to eat in Spokane

When in Spokane, you don’t have to choose between kid-friendly food and good food.

The brewery scene here is unmatched. Relative newcomer Uprise Brewery is owned by parents, so you won’t be surprised that there’s a large dedicated play area for kids with ball mazes, dollhouses, books and games — in addition to corn hole on the patio. Juicy and flavorful braised pork fills a sandwich or taquitos (get the sauce on the side for dippable fun).

Other brewery stops include Humble Abode, whose kid-friendly features center on foosball and house-brewed root beer, or No-Li Brewhouse, which offers river views from the patio.

If a classic burger-and-milkshake dinner is what you’re after, hit the ATM for some cash and head to Mary Lou’s Milk Bottle. For family-style Ethiopian dining, enjoy a combo platter from Queen of Sheba. This spot is located conveniently close to the Ice Age Floods playground.

A young diner delights at the sight of his teddy bear hotcake from Crimson Hearth family-friendly dining Spokane — A young diner delights in his teddy bear hot cake at Crimson Hearth. Credit: Natasha Dillinger

To fuel up for a play-filled day, we loved our breakfast at Crimson Hearth. Kids can choose their favorite classic lunch box full of toys before chowing down on a teddy bear hot cake (kids’ meals are only $4!).

Before heading out of town, save room for tacos from Cochinito. My kids loved their perfectly grilled quesadilla, but I went more gourmet with a trio of tacos packed with fillings like maitake mushrooms, pork belly and octopus.

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