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Stop 9: Spokane, WA
The grand finale. Bigger than you'd expect — a real Pacific Northwest city with a beautiful riverside park, great food, and excellent kid attractions. End the trip on a high note. GEG airport is just 10 minutes from downtown.
Where to Stay
🏨 Hotels
The Historic Davenport Hotel
★★★★★
$200–$320/night
The most iconic hotel in Spokane — stunning lobby with incredible architecture. Indoor pool. 2 blocks from Riverfront Park. A grand finale worthy of this trip.
⭐ Most Iconic Hotel in Spokane
Davenport Grand Hotel
★★★★
$180–$280/night
Downtown Spokane icon, indoor pool. Connected to Spokane Convention Center. Close to Riverfront Park (0.3 miles). More modern than the Historic property.
🏙️ Best for Walkable Downtown Access
Oxford Suites Spokane Valley
★★★
$140–$200/night
Large suites, indoor pool with waterslide 🎉. Free evening reception (essentially a free dinner Mon–Thu). Hot breakfast included. Best family value in Spokane.
💰 Best Family Value
🚐 RV Parks
Trailer Inns RV Park (Spokane Valley)
$55–$75/night
Full hookups, indoor heated pool, jacuzzi. Laundry, WiFi, near I-90. Convenient location for the final night.
⭐ Best Amenities for RV
KOA Spokane
$60–$85/night
Full hookups, pool, playground. Kabins available. Reliable KOA for the final night.
Riverside State Park Campground
$30–$45/night
State park campground on the Spokane River. Hookup sites available. Beautiful natural setting — best scenery of the Spokane RV options.
🏞️ Most Beautiful Setting
Attractions & Activities
Riverfront Park
The heart of Spokane. Renovated world-class urban park: gondola rides over Spokane Falls, splash pads, playground, skate ribbon, the Big Red Wagon (climbable), mini golf. FREE to enter — rides/attractions ticketed separately.
Spokane Falls
Most powerful waterfall in the western US by volume — viewable right from downtown. Stunning at any time of day, especially after summer rains. The gondola ride gives the best view.
Mobius Children's Museum
Hands-on science and discovery museum for ages 3–12. Excellent interactive exhibits. Downtown location, easy to fit in before the airport. Kids aged 6–12 especially love it.
Riverfront Park Gondola
Ride over Spokane Falls — $6/ride. One of the most unique gondola experiences in the US, riding over powerful urban waterfalls. Don't miss this.
Manito Park & Duncan Garden
Stunning botanical gardens — formal European-style flower garden, Japanese garden, rose garden. Free admission. Beautiful family walk on the last day.
Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture
Great regional history and cultural museum. Good for older kids who want to understand the Pacific Northwest's Native American and pioneer heritage.
Final Day Options (Flying Out from GEG)
🎯 Departure Day Checklist
- ✅ GEG is just 10 minutes from downtown — no early morning panic needed
- 🍳 Breakfast at Frank's Diner (oldest dining car restaurant in the US — 1931)
- 🚐 Drop RV at designated drop location + take Uber/Lyft to GEG
- ☕ Last coffee at Atticus Coffee — best coffee shop in Spokane
- 🎒 Kids happy, memories made, trip complete 🦞
Restaurants
- Frank's DinerBreakfast institution — 1931 dining car, oldest in the US. Do this on your last morning
- The Elk Public HouseCraft beers (adults), great burgers, arcade games — family-friendly pub
- Santé RestaurantUpscale farewell dinner — exceptional Pacific NW cuisine. Worth the splurge for the last night
- No-Li BrewhouseGreat casual lunch on the Spokane River — relaxed final afternoon atmosphere
- Atticus CoffeeBest coffee shop in Spokane — perfect departure morning stop
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