Spokane!

Spokane Region – Quick Facts!

Population
City of Spokane - 197,400
Greater Spokane (County) - 428,600

Airlines Serving Spokane International Airport (GEG)

Air Canada Northwest Airlines
Alaska/Horizon Air Southwest Airlines
America West United Airlines/United Express
Delta Air Lines

Hotels Within Two Mile Radius of Gonzaga University

Courtyard Marriott (149 guest rooms) $69 - $94
DoubleTree Hotel (379 guest rooms) $99 - $129 *
Fairfield Inn Marriott (114 guest rooms) $69 - $89
Holiday Inn Express (128 guest rooms) $85 - $90
Red Lion Hotel at the Park (430 guest rooms) $99 - $129 *
Red Lion River Inn (245 guest rooms) $89 - $129 *
[*indicates meeting room, banquet, and restaurant facilities on property.]

Golf

10 "Premium" golf courses in Spokane and 7 municipal/county courses.
Over 52 golf courses in the region, including Eastern British Columbia.

 
Skiing
13 amazing ski resorts in the region, including five located less than two hours from Spokane! Some of these ski resorts include Mt. Spokane, Silver Mountain, 49 Degree North, and world famous Schweitzer Mountain in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Shopping

Three regional destination malls featuring world-class retailers such as: Abercrombie & Fitch, Banana Republic, Pottery Barn, Bath & Body Works, Bon Marche, Eddie Bauer, Godiva Choclatier, Nordstrom, and Williams-Sonoma.

Northtown Mall – 172 retailers

River Park Square – 38 retailers

Spokane Valley Mall – 120 retailers

Lakes & Rivers

76 spectacular lakes, four major rivers, and dozens of small rivers with many state and federal parks provide fishing, camping and hiking opportunities throughout the region.

 

Attractions
Silverwood Theme Park offers two roller coasters (largest in region) over 60 rides, games, and attractions. The newly opened Boulder Beach Water Park has a wave pool, slides, and kids water park. Open May – October.



River Front Park, located in downtown Spokane, Riverfront Park was created for the 1972 Spokane Worlds' Fair. With over 100 acres, it features a skating rink (in winter), rides, gondola tours of world famous Spokane Falls, historic 1909 carousel, IMAX Movie Theatre, and more.

Lake Cruises
Both Lake Coeur d'Alene and Pend Oreille have cruises daily with group charters available daily April – November. Lake Coeur d'Alene has charters available year round.

Gaming
Six casinos, several with overnight accommodations and restaurants.

Historical and Cultural Landmarks
Cataldo Mission Grand Coulee Dam
Coeur d'Alene Lake Hells Canyon Recreation Area
Glacier National Park Lake Pend Oreille
Gonzaga University Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture (MAC)

Local Websites

www.mtspokane.com(ski)
www.schweitzer.com(ski)

www.spokanecity.org
www.visitspokane.com

www.coeurdalene.org
www.northwestmuseum.org

www.coeurdaleneidaho.org
www.silverwoodthemepark.com

www.hellscanyonvisitor.com
www.grandcouleedam.org