Spokane, the
Gateway to
Great American Experiences!
Discover Spokane - a friendly and surprising destination. Spokane is
a medium sized town, offering the amenities of a big city with the
friendly atmosphere and ease of movement of a small town. From the
beauty of the Spokane Falls, to a robust downtown nightlife, to an
endless variety of outdoor activities, discover all that Spokane has
to offer. In just minutes you can step from the city into the near
nature that surrounds the area.
When you visit Spokane, you’ll
experience the best in restaurant cuisine, theater, parks, event venues,
lakes and mountains. You are
invited. Experience Spokane.
Spokane is a place where you
can experience :
Semi-arid climate and four distinct
seasons of spring, summer, fall and winter
Easy access to the
great outdoors for scenic views, uncrowded treks and recreation
Boating
and swimming on dozens of fresh water lakes and waterways
25
miles of bike trails
World class skiing at 5 ski resorts
all under two hours drive
Many public parks with flower gardens,
picnic areas and children’s’ playgrounds
20 golf
courses are within an hours drive
Semi-pro and amateur sports
abound in Spokane – Baseball,
soccer, hockey, basketball, football
Music from
jazz to classical to rock and roll, art galleries and culture
museums
5 major colleges close to the city
Rich history of American
architectural influence in beautiful downtown Spokane
Major
Spokane events :
Spokane’s Bloomsday, the first
Sunday in May, is the largest community run in the USA
Hoopfest
in early June is the largest 3 on 3 basketball tournament
in the USA
Lilac Festival in May offers parades, garden tours,
family fun
Spokane Interstate Fair early Sept has animal,
vegetable, flower displays, rodeo, carnival
First Night a
New Years Eve celebration of the arts and entertainment
Gonzaga
University’s Basketball Team, The ZAGS, is a dominant
force in National Collegiate Amateur Associate (NCAA) basketball.
International
Travel Tips for Spokane :
Weather
Four distinct seasons of spring, summer, fall, winter
Semi-arid climate means clear skies much of the year
Averages 16.71 inches (114 mm) of rainfall per year
Cold winters and hot summers
Temperatures are shown in Fahrenheit, occasionally in Celsius.
Simple approximate conversion C to F: 2 times Celsius plus
32 degrees
F to C: Subtract 32 degrees, divide by 2
Currency Exchange
Currency exchange is not readily available in Spokane.
Exchange international currencies at your first port of entry
into the USA.
Washington Trust Bank at 717 West Main Ave offers limited international
currency exchanges.
Electricity
Electricity is 110 volts, 60 cycles.
220-volt appliances require a power converter.
Plugs are USA standard two and three prong.
Tickets and Entertainment
Call Tickets West at 1-800-325-7328
Tickets for sporting or entertainment events are also available
at the door
Taxi Service
Available at hotels and entertainment events
Not readily available on the street
Tipping
Tipping in the USA is voluntary but expected.
Tip in restaurants, taxicabs, hotel bag porter, hair stylists
Gratuities may be, but are not automatically added to the
bill.
Tipping Guidelines:
10 – 20 % is the guideline.
Restaurant servers are usually given 15% of the total
bill. Up to 20% to reward good service.
Taxi drivers usually receive 15% of the fare
Doormen, skycaps and bag porters are usually tipped $1
per bag.
Time Zone
The United States has 4 main time zones that are 3 hours
apart from coast to coast.
Spokane is Pacific Standard Time (PST); Pacific Daylight
Time (PDT) May – October.
The
Experience Spokane Visitor Map is available at participating Hotels
and stores
