If you are into nature retreats that are intricately connected into the heart of Downtown, check out the nearby Riverside state park that features hiking and bike trails extended northwest beyond Nine-Mile falls if you are looking to loop back around the river. Or spend your time exploring the trails close along the Spokane River, even taking Upriver Drive to Boulder Beach and keep going to reach Idaho. From the heart of Downtown Spokane, Riverfront Park brings you closer to an experience with many options, whether enjoying yourself at our annual eight-mile long marathon the ‘Bloomsday’ Race, or the largest three-on-three street basketball tournament in the world, Hoopfest or attending an event at the Spokane Arena or Northern Quest Casino. As you make your way Downtown from the sounds of live music playing at annual ‘Street-Musican Week’ through a skywalk into a more relaxing scene, take a few steps from the five-story high Riverpark Square Mall to crossing the street and mere steps away from the sound of rushing water and feel the mist flying up from the Spokane Fallsthrough From the Gondola, to the newly rebuilt Carousel, Ice-Skating Ring, IMAX theatre, amusement rides, Special Events like Chinese-Light Festival, Movie Night, and newly constructed upcoming attractions like the sister cities gardens. Less than a mile away west from the ‘MAC’, Museum of Arts and Culture. From there, take the Centennial Trail as it continues along the Spokane River and takes you through Eastern Washington University and Gonzaga University campuses! Stay on this trail and and after about twenty-miles you will find yourself in Idaho. No matter where you find yourself in this scenic town, you are sure to find a place that is great for meditation, relaxation, and being close to nature while a footsteps away from urban comforts. Great for people wanting to live an active and balanced lifestyle. Great environment for inspiring artistic creativity for painters, writers, sculptors, musicians, and people of all walks of life. Overall rating: 8/10 There is a lot of construction going on right now. I would recommend visiting for a special event, there are a lot of nice hotels like the new Davenport Grand.
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