Spokane
A waterfall in the middle of downtown, and the dry sunny side of the state around it.
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The Spokane Falls run hardest with the May snowmelt, and the Riverfront Park gondola crosses directly over them.
Coeur d'Alene in Idaho is 40 minutes east, which makes lake days an easy add on from a Spokane base.
More than 30 wineries have tasting rooms in and around the city, several of them walkable from downtown.
Local knowledge
Contributed by guides, operators and creators on the ground. Community advice, kept separate from official sources.
Late May is when the falls through downtown are loudest, and the Centennial Trail is already dry enough to cycle.
Frequently asked questions
Yes for outdoors and value. Riverfront Park, the falls, the Centennial Trail and lake country all sit close together.
About 280 miles, so four and a half hours by car or a one hour flight.
April and May with the snowmelt, when the volume through downtown is at its most dramatic.
To enter or transit through the US, you must have either an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) or a visa. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
To enter the US, your passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s US guide. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of the US. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
Global Affairs Canada currently advises normal precautions (level 1 of 4). Advice differs slightly between governments, so check your own country's advisory before you travel.
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